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An Invisible Killer

“You can’t smell it, or see it, or taste it. It’s a silent killer. It’s the best hidden secret that shouldn’t be.”

Featured Articles

They are our future

The energy, speed, comaraderie and lively spirit of today's kids gives hope for the future.

Living together

Multi-generational living is becoming increasingly common -- and successful -- in uncertain times.

The Perfect Trio

What happens when you combine the talents of three experts? You get a pretty sweet kitchen.

How to survive a financial crisis

This isn’t the first time we’ve gone through a crisis like this, and there are lessons to be learned.

Reno Tour

Take a virtual walk through of some extraordinary renovations in 2022.

Internet treasures

Fun and inspiring sites if you have ‘reno’ on your mind

Design for everyone

Universal Design is well suited to people in the moment and also as they move from stage to stage in life.

Staying safe

There are so many stories of amateur renovations that leave people high and dry without recourse.

Ask an expert about radon

We asked Rob Mahoney of Radon Works, Ottawa, to tell us what we should know about radon.

An Invisible Killer

“You can’t smell it, or see it, or taste it. It’s a silent killer. It’s the best hidden secret that shouldn’t be.”