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Tidying up the garage

Get your garage shipshape now and you’ll appreciate it later.

2024 household hazardous waste depots

One-day drop-off depots organized by the city are set to resume.

More Homeowner Helper articles

Check out our full collection of home maintenance articles.
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TLC for your tree

Here's what you need to know so your tree will last and to keep you safe.

Instant Pot troubleshooting

Getting rid of stains & odours, plus general care and cleaning of your Instant Pot.

Seven top home maintenance tasks

7 essential home maintenance tasks for early winter.
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Be safe with flammables

How to store and dispose of paint, gasoline and other dangerous materials.

Detector check

Fire and carbon monoxide: Early detection saves lives.

Hot water tank TLC

Maintaining your hot water tank will save you aggravation and money.
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Prevent faucet freeze-up

Save yourself a lot of grief by draining your exterior faucets before we get freezing temperatures.

Winter & your mechanical systems

Get your heating system tuned up now, not when it's 30 below.

5 fast home maintenance jobs

Keep your home up to snuff while leaving lots of time to bask in the long weekend.
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How to wash pillows

Cleaning your pillows keeps them hygienic and smelling fresh

Fire-proof your dryer

Simple, regular maintenance can prevent a fire in your clothes dryer.

6 easy summer maintenance tasks

Tackle one a day to make your home maintenance a lot easier.
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Driveway sealer know-how

Sealing your driveway is a DIY project that boosts the look of your property.

Homeowner Helpers: Six July DIY home maintenance tasks

Checking on pesky critters and five more household tasks for July.

Cleaning your kettle

From our Homeowner Helpers file, here’s an easy way to descale your kettle.
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