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Improving Your Water Quality — What you need to know about home water filtration systems
/ Home Renovation / Home Safety & Maintenance / Kitchen Renovation
Friday, August 27th, 2021 @ 2:42pm
Water is an essential part of our everyday life. Not...
9 Things to Consider When Buying New Windows
/ Exterior Renovation & Landscape Construction / Home Renovation
Tuesday, August 17th, 2021 @ 4:58pm
I get a lot of emails regarding windows, like how...
Heat Pump Systems: What You Need To Know
/ Home Renovation / Home Safety & Maintenance
Monday, August 9th, 2021 @ 3:11pm
A residential heat pump is an HVAC system that uses refrigeration and...
Why You Need A Building Permit
/ Home Renovation
Monday, August 2nd, 2021 @ 2:46pm
I get a lot of emails from homeowners asking me...
MIKE’S TV SHOWS 
After working in the building industry for more than 35 years, Mike was asked to develop and host his own TV series, Holmes on Homes®, which became an international success and broke ratings records. Since then, he has used his no-nonsense Make It Right® attitude to educate homeowners on proper building code, what to look for in contractors and their rights as homeowners. His TV shows are broadcasted in over 90 countries.
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I recommend changing your filter every 90 days at minimum, and monthly in the winter. If the air filter is dirty, your indoor air is dirty. It’s a good habit to change them monthly – at least in the summer and winter.
Neglecting small home maintenance tasks will cause you grief in the long run.
Here is your complete home maintenance checklist:
https://makeitright.ca/holmes-advice/home-safety-maintenance/the-complete-home-maintenance-checklist/
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You know I am not a fan of complicated DIY jobs, and this is one of them. A retaining wall may be a small part of your yard, but it’s got a big job to do.
If you want to build a retaining wall yourself, go for a shorter retaining wall height.
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Heat Pump Systems: What You Need To Know https://t.co/wzwMAjQP1r @BoschHVAC
If you have wisely budgeted for bigger remodelling projects, here are some upgrades that will instantly add value to your home:
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Throughout my career, I have seen some really crappy tiling jobs and it’s usually because the contractor didn’t level the floor. When it comes to flooring what the finish looks like is largely a result of what’s underneath it.
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