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Home Generators Explained: Types, Costs, Sizing, Installation and Safety

Cam Allen L.I.W. NHI — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:11:05 +0000

Is a Home Generator Becoming a Necessity? How They Work, What They Cost and How to Install One Safely In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ questions about home renovation and climate resilient homes. Have […]

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How to Vet a Roofer Before the First Prairie Storm Hits

Nathan Washington — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:29:19 +0000

How to Vet a Roofer Before the First Prairie Storm Hits A Working Roofer’s Guide to Sorting the Crews Worth Calling from the Ones that Vanish in October By Nathan Washington, W Contracting Every spring the phone starts ringing in […]

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Living Through a Full Home Renovation: What the Sequence Actually Looks Like

Green Building Canada — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:20:04 +0000

Living Through a Full Home Renovation What the Sequence Actually Looks Like From the inside, a full home renovation is mostly noise and disruption. Walls come open, tools are everywhere and there is a different trade in the house most […]

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An Added Direction: Climate Resilience

Cam Allen L.I.W. NHI — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:09:48 +0000

An Added Direction: Climate Resilience In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question? Enter it in the form below. A couple of weeks ago it was brought to my attention […]

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Discover Tiny Homes & Small Prefab Home Builders in Manitoba

Fabian Raemy — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:40:16 +0000

Discover Tiny Homes & Small Prefab Homes in Manitoba Compare Homes Based on Size, Features, Services and Prices (Updated 2026) Tiny homes are gaining attention in Manitoba as buyers look for lower-maintenance housing, rental units and alternatives to full-sized homes. […]

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How to Prepare Your Home for Winter

Cam Allen L.I.W. NHI — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:18:59 +0000

Preparing Your Home for Winter In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question? Enter it in the form below. It seems once the calendar turns over to September and the […]

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Why Renovating Your Bathroom Is Worth It: Comfort, Function and Home Value

Green Building Canada — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:37:07 +0000

Why Renovating Your Bathroom Is Worth It Comfort, Function and Home Value A bathroom renovation can do more than give an outdated room a fresh look. It can make your home more comfortable and functional, address problems before they become […]

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Give Your Basement a Second Life

Green Building Canada — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:32:00 +0000

Give Your Basement a Second Life How to Create an Energy-Efficient Media Room and a Low-Waste Home Office The greenest square footage you will ever add to your house is the square footage it already has. A typical Canadian basement […]

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5 Durable and Sustainable Tile Materials to Consider for Your Residential Property

Green Building Canada — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:02:06 +0000

5 Durable and Sustainable Tile Materials to Consider for Your Residential Property Choosing the right wall or floor tile means balancing daily performance with long-term durability. These two components can transform a space into one that holds up for decades. […]

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Wooden Windows vs uPVC: Comparing Cost, Lifespan, Repairability and Whole-Life Sustainability

Green Building Canada — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:14:15 +0000

Wooden Windows vs uPVC Comparing Cost, Longevity, Repairability and Whole-Life Sustainability Choosing between wood and uPVC (aka PVC or vinyl) windows usually comes down to upfront cost, and on that measure uPVC almost always wins. What gets left out of […]

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