Buying a foreclosure or power-of-sale home in Ottawa can be an excellent opportunity to purchase property below market value. These bank-owned homes often attract investors, first-time buyers, and renovators looking for long-term value. However, foreclosure properties also come with higher risk, making a professional home inspection essential. Before committing to a foreclosure purchase, it’s critical to understand the condition of the home. A detailed inspection by an experi

As the outside air becomes cold and dry during the winter season, so does the air inside your homes. The levels of humidity in the air can affect the comfort of your home. According to the comfort zone diagrams of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy standard, there is no recommended lower level of humidity limits for achieving thermal comfort, however dry conditions can

Part of responsible homeownership includes, of course, regular home maintenance. And there are some tasks that, if deferred, can lead to...

High efficiency heating systems have become popular because they save fuel and, one would suppose, save money. But what do they mean when...

Heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) are designed to exhaust the stale outgoing air from your home and warm the incoming fresh air. While...