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Homeowner Helpers: How to solve stinky carpets in summer

How to solve stinky carpets in summer.
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Homeowner Helpers: Is your hot water tank full of gunk?

An annual cleaning keeps it from filling up with gunk.
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What should the cost of landscaping be for your home?

Do you know what the cost should be for your home’s landscaping?
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Landscaping ideas and advice to turn your outdoor space from a dud to a stud

How to turn your yard from a dud to a stud: From our main stage presentation at the spring home show.
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Homeowner Helpers: Fertilizing indoor plants in the spring

Your plants are hungry: Spring means fertilizing and tidying up your collection of indoor plants.
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Basement Q&A: Backwater valves, levelling concrete floors & insulation

Should you install a backwater valve, how to level a concrete floor & insulation.
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Fasteners 101: Five fasteners you should know about

There are hundreds of kinds of fasteners, but these 5 are indispensable for building and maintaining things around your home.
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Carson Arthur’s outdoor expertise comes to Ottawa

Popular outdoor expert Carson Arthur returns to the Ottawa Home & Garden Show March 21-24.
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Insulation myths: Four popular misconceptions busted

Four popular misconceptions that can keep you from getting maximum energy performance from your home.
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Home design innovations: Three key features & why they matter

Powerful trends are coming together to make homes better than ever. Here's why they matter.
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Home insulation is the invisible investment that keeps paying off

Home insulation is the invisible investment that keeps paying off.
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Knob & tube wiring: What are the options for dealing with it?

What are the options for dealing with it?
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How to have success with caulking

If your caulking jobs fail prematurely, here’s how to solve the problem.
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Is a tankless water heater right for you?

Is a tankless water heater right for you? Some things to consider.
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Stacking firewood: Why round piles are a better option

Why round piles are a better option.
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Prevent deck finishing disasters & keep your deck looking great

How to prevent deck finishing disasters and keep your deck looking great.
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Where and when laminate flooring is a great DIY option

The straight facts on where and when it’s a great DIY option.
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