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Check appliances

Looking after electrical goods will save you money in the long term. “Regular, small tasks keep appliances working efficiently and help you avoid early replacements,” says Paula Higgins, the founder of the HomeOwners Alliance.

Limescale can build up

House price predictions for 2026, mortgage mistakes and the Home of the Week: Canadian real estate news for the week of Jan. 9

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The Home of the Week is an eco-friendly house on Herman’s Island, N.S.Jake Brenner/Supplied

This week: Seven charts that show where the housing market is heading in 2026, and how to learn from mistakes

4 Home Repairs You Should Always Do Before Retirement

There’s a lot to get done when you’re counting down the days to retirement, and although taking care of your home seems like something you can put off, it should still be a top priority. “As you approach retirement, it’s

Celebrating 1,000 Rave Reviews with a 4.8-Star Rating: Mr.

West Chicago, IL, Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mr. Handyman of Wheaton-Hinsdale proudly announces the achievement of surpassing 1,000 reviews on Google while maintaining an impressive 4.8-star rating. This milestone highlights the growing demand for reliable home repair services

Toronto house is under $600,000 but also less than 4 metres wide

The real estate market in Toronto has been tragic this year, and homes have been consistently selling for under asking. 

That being said, the Canadian Real Estate Association reports detached houses selling for an average of $1.17 million this year. 

Airbnb Checkout Instructions Include Reupholstering, Drywall Repair

LOS ANGELES — Local tourist Daniela Harper was stunned to discover her Airbnb checkout instructions included what most would call full-scale construction work, sources confirmed.

“My partner and I were only in town for the long weekend. We found this

10 Seasonal Home Tasks Older Adults Should Automate Immediately

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Winter is one of the most demanding seasons for home maintenance, especially for older adults aging in place. Cold weather, snow buildup, and shorter days make routine tasks harder, riskier, and more time‑consuming for retirees. Automating certain

Home – Burst pipes and busted lights: Avoiding holiday home repair disasters | News

(StatePoint) As the weather turns colder and the holidays draw near, many of us are making a home maintenance list and checking it twice.

From weatherizing pipes to tackling simple fixes, T-Rex brand, a leading manufacturer of premium repair tapes,

CEO of Ontario real estate regulator out after iPro scandal


Contractor faces charges related to unfinished repairs

TAMPA, Fla. — Bradenton Police officials announced they arrested Brian Michaud in relation to an investigation into unfinished hurricane repair work for seniors. 


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  •  Fourteen seniors said they spent a compbined $220,000 for hurricane repairs not