Does your home seem dustier than usual? Although it’s impossible to eliminate all dust from an indoor space, it can be frustrating to see a visible layer of dust on your surfaces just a few days after you last cleaned them. Here are a few reasons why this might be happening and some things you can do to prevent it. 1. You Have Pets Having…

Good news: you’ve found the home of your dreams! Bad news: its furnace is ancient. This scenario is a reality for thousands of Canadian homebuyers each year. While an older furnace is far from a dealbreaker if the rest of the property meets your needs, you will need to take some extra steps to protect yourself from this potential liability. The following four tips will help…

Thanks to our famously frigid winters, an efficient, working furnace is a necessity for Canadian homeowners. If you don’t already have one, you have two options to get one: buy it or rent it. Which should you choose? It’s hard to say. Read over the pros and cons of each option below to help you decide. 1. Renting Your Furnace Pros There are no up-front…

Before buying or renting a furnace, it’s wise to do what you can to ensure it will really meet your needs. A furnace that is too small will deliver inconsistent and unsatisfactory heating. That’s especially noticeable when you have multiple rooms that need to be heated or many people in the house. One that is too large may have better heating performance in some situations,…

Winter is on its way, and it’s natural to want to keep the family warm and toasty as you feel that chill in the air. It’s time for the furnace to come out of its long hibernation! But the change of weather leaves many families asking: “Should I continuously run my furnace in winter?” Let’s take a closer look at furnace settings and what they…