How often should you replace your furnace humidifier pad? Most bypass humidifier water panels should be replaced once a year, usually at the start of the heating season. Homes with hard water may need to replace them more often, because minerals crust over the pad and stop it from adding moisture. A clogged pad is one of the most common reasons a home stays dry all winter. Sherwood Mechanical explains how to spot a worn pad and keep your humidifier working. Learn when to replace your furnace humidifier pad.

Many homeowners ask whether a crawl space vapour barrier qualifies for BC Hydro or CleanBC rebates. On its own it doesn’t, because insulation rebates are based on the R-value added. Insulating the crawlspace walls does qualify, at $0.09 × R-value × square footage, up to $1,200, when a Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN) member does the work. Pairing the barrier with wall insulation gets you moisture control and a rebate in one project. Check BC rebates for crawl space work.

Men’s fashion is moving toward more relaxed silhouettes, and proportion changes everything. A slightly relaxed sweater paired with straight-leg or wide-leg trousers creates a balanced, modern look without feeling exaggerated. A chunky cable knit pairs best with trousers that have some volume, while a streamlined half-zip works with relaxed denim or pleated pants. Learn more about men’s sweater proportions in our BIA BORO guide

Your commercial re-roofing project in Edmonton doesn’t have to start in spring to be planned well. Winter is the perfect time to get ready. Inspect the roof in October or November, collect detailed quotes and set your budget in December through February, then book your installation slot by March or April. Property owners who plan in winter get earlier start dates, better contractor availability and more time to compare options. This guide includes a simple month-by-month planning timeline.

Yes, siding can be installed in an Edmonton winter, but the material matters. Steel handles cold installation best, James Hardie installs well with cold-rated sealants, and vinyl needs extra care because it can crack when cut or nailed in deep cold. Our guide includes a winter installation table by material, explains why expansion gaps matter for vinyl, and shows why booking siding work in fall or winter can mean faster scheduling.

You can prevent most furnace burning smell problems before the first cold snap. Change your filter, book a yearly furnace tune-up, keep boxes, laundry and paint cans away from the furnace, and run the heat for an hour on a mild fall day to burn off summer dust before you really need it. These simple habits also help your furnace run safely all winter. Purcell Heating & Air shares practical, Calgary-tested tips in this easy guide, plus when a smell means you need a repair instead.