October is the last month to prepare your home for the cold and wet months of winter. A systematic inspection of home systems and the exterior is essential to a safe and secure home. Remember, tradespeople are the busiest during the worst weather: it seems everyone’s furnace will go out on the coldest day of the year.

Chilly autumn air signals the last opportunity to prepare your garden for winter. With some planning and proactive care, your vegetable gardens, grassy areas, and shrubs will be ready for the first warm days of spring.In the garden, harvest all the remaining plants and remnants. Clean the soil of weeds and prune perennials to encourage fullness. Do...

Autumn is a season full of traditions that celebrate the harvest and the coming of winter. The weather is cooler and sometimes even cold. The wind is more noticeable and leaves blow around like colourful confetti. It’s also a time when your home needs one last inspection before the snow (or West Coast rain) arrives.After the leaves have fallen from...