House Renovation

Police warn public about home renovation scam in Halton Region

Halton police are warning the public about an ongoing home repair fraud scheme. The fraud involved contractors traveling door-to-door, performing cold call sales of services such as chimney or driveway…

30/10/2025

House Renovation

What did people wear in the 1700’s?

Otherwise titles Colonial Clothing 101. What DID people wear in the 1700's? Do we even know? The answer is YES! We actually know quite a lot about what our forefolk…

22/10/2025

House Renovation

Spring is Scam Season for the Latest No. 1 Scams

Breadcrumb Trail Links columnists Fraudsters can arrive in any form; at your door, on the phone, or via email, online ad or even text message. Published March 13, 2023 •…

21/10/2025

House Renovation

How protected are BC homeowners when home renovation projects go sideways? – BC

Months after he hired a contractor to renovate his home, Scott Leathem says he's still dealing with numerous deficiencies. “You're getting screwed by the people that you hired for lack…

16/10/2025

House Renovation

3 suspects sought in allegations downtown Toronto home renovation scam

Toronto police are asking for the public's help identifying three suspects who are confidently convinced a homeowner their roof needs repairs before demanding cash. Police said an unknown man knocked…

09/10/2025

House Renovation

Americans Spent Record $567 Billion to Fix Their Homes Last Year

Americans spent a record $567 billion on home renovations last year as owners shunned relocations amid rising mortgage rates and home prices, according to a study from Harvard's Joint Center…

03/10/2025

House Renovation

This Valentine’s Day, Shop Made in the USA

This Valentine's Day consider showing the ones you love you care by supporting American small businesses. It's a double win to show those you love you care with little tokens…

02/10/2025

House Renovation

Chilmark supportive of Howes House renovations

The Chilmark select board welcomed West Tisbury select board members at their meeting Tuesday, to discuss the future of the Howes House in West Tisbury. Howes House, home to the…

27/09/2025