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Thunder Bay Maintenance & Repair information, listings and links

This section discusses the many issues in repairing or maintaining your own home.

General Procedures

Home Readiness

• Protect Yourself from A Home Invasion
• Protect Yourself With A Fire Escape Plan
• Keep Family Safe From Fire
• Preventing Roof Ice Dams
• Spring Cleaning Tips
• Winter Readiness Tips
• Five Ways To Avoid Injury Shoveling Snow
• Does Your Home Have A Radon Problem

Thunder Bay Energy Efficiency Issues

• 8 Ways To Lower Water Usage
• 12 Ways To Lower Your Electric Bill
• Energy Usage Calculators
• Green Projects For Home
• Green Prower Sources In Canada
• Home Appliance Efficiency
• Save Energy This Winter
• What Are Greenhouse Gases
• Energy Efficiency Tips

Thunder Bay Home Repair & Maintenance

• Appliance repair
• Licensing and Unfair Trade Practices: Information about choosing contractors Alberta Housing and Consumer Affairs
  
• Caring for hardwood floors US Hardwood Manufacturers Association.
• Home Maintenance and Repair Database
  from Michigan State University Extension

  Home Maintenance (Hometime TV show)

  Home Technology (Hometime TV show)

  Appliance Tips (courtesy of Popular Mechanics)

  Seasonal Maintenance Checklists (Ontario New Home Warranty Program)

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter

Thunder Bay Plumbing Issues

• Toiletology 101
  fixing toilet problems (plus some fun things to do)
• Septic Tank Repair Page