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Tarion provides 8 quick facts about radon for homeowners, including new home warranty information.
As a homeowner, if you are wondering when and if you need to hire an architect, check out the OAA’s resources to help you determine that – and their Directory to research licensed architects.
Whether you are a new home builder trying out new innovations, a new homeowner embarking on renovations or a building official trying to determine product eligibility for an alternative solution: Check out CCMC’s Online Product Registry.
If you are a homeowner in Toronto, your city has prepared a resource section to support you in maintaining an energy efficient home, learning about incentive programs, help you with renovations, understanding climate impacts on your home and reducing waste.
Climate conditions continue to impact the resiliency of our homes. The ICLR has developed a ‘Protecting Your Home From..’ series, including one focused on Basement Flooding, to help you in protecting your home.
So You’re Thinking About Buying a Condominium? CMHC, Canada’s Mortgage and Housing Corporation, has prepared many resources including a Condominium Buyer’s Guide to provide you with the basic background information you need to figure out if condominium ownership is really for you.
As a condominium owner there is a lot to become aware of, and benefit from in condo living. The Condominium Authority of Ontario has prepared a free Condo Owners’ Guide to support your condo ownership journey.
Although renovators are not licensed or regulated in Ontario, there are still resources available for homeowners looking to find a reliable contractor for their home renovation projects.
The Canadian – National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP) has a database to help consumers find local professionals who have been trained in radon mitigation, so you can have ease of mind that your new mitigation system will be installed successfully.
