Quartermaster Blog

Rain you can mostly plan for. Wind is the part that catches people out, and around here the first casualty is usually a tree. Most of what protects your house costs very little and takes an afternoon, the trick is doing it at the right time.

Scratching above the bedroom ceiling at five in the morning, or the heavier shuffle of something pacing the eaves at dusk. Two common assumptions about getting rid of squirrels or raccoons in an attic can both lead you wrong. A Toronto wildlife removal guide to timing, DIY pitfalls, and the part most homeowners underestimate.

Door-to-door home service scams ramp up every spring, and they follow a familiar playbook. Pressure tactics, cash-first demands, and urgent safety claims are designed to get you to act before you think. Here's what to watch for, how to vet anyone you hire, and what Ontario law lets you do if you've already signed something.

Another stretch of heat is coming, and your air conditioner may not be ready. Two GTA contractors break down the simple maintenance any homeowner can do, the DIY mistakes that end up costing far more than a service call, and the warning signs that mean you should pick up the phone today.

Toronto doubled its Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy on May 1, 2026. The maximum payout is now $6,650 per property. The updated program covers backwater valves, sump pumps, battery backups, and a new home plumbing assessment. Here's what qualifies, what each device does, and what you need to know before you apply.

Heavy snow can block furnace and water heater vents, especially in cold climates in the GTA. This article explains what external vents are, why snow buildup matters, and what usually happens when vents are obstructed. It also outlines how homeowners typically handle it.