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Household batteries could cause a serious fire if improperly stored in your home or elsewhere.

Steve Maxwell explains the sometimes-obscure physics behind cold-climate building challenges.

Kitchen specialist Laurysen Kitchens shares 9 trends for 2026 in this guest column.

It’s an easy way to get through winter and plan for the warmer weather, writes Sue Pitchforth.

Home maintenance is one of the most environmentally responsible things a person can do, writes Steve Maxwell.

Additional dwelling units (ADUs) have moved beyond custom homes and renovations to production builders — proving they’ve gone mainstream.

Ottawa’s new comprehensive zoning bylaw is an important milestone for housing and our broader economic future, writes Jason Burggraaf.

Here are nine ways to recycle your household items and help others.

Every winter some of the most costly pipe failures happen in places homeowners least expect, writes Steve Maxwell.

You’d be surprised at what’s been forgotten (and has expired) in your cupboards.

Thinking of a home office? Laurysen Kitchens shares nine tips to keep in mind in their latest guest column.

January is a prime time to look at your home in a new way. Here’s how, writes Sue Pitchforth.

Check out our full collection of home maintenance articles.

Tool technology will leverage your time working around the house, writes Steve Maxwell.

In a Q&A, the celebrity designer talks trends, Instagram and messy homes.

Save money and stay comfortable with these DIY maintenance tips.

Check out what’s hot in Ottawa housing, renovations, design & decor for 2026.

There are alternatives to just putting it in the garbage.