Summer storms in Toronto and the GTA: What to do before and after
Wind does the real damage in a GTA summer storm. What to check on your trees, roof, gutters, and power, before and after it hits.
Michelle Meleskie
02 Jun 20264 min read
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Announcing: New custom Maintenance Plans from Quartermaster
Introducing Maintenance Plans: a simpler – and free – way to stay ahead of everything your home needs.
Your Maintenance Plan begins by answering a few questions about your property. From there, you’ll instantly receive a plan tailored to your specific home complete with a checklist of seasonal tasks and ongoing routines, including reminders for garbage and recycling pickup.
Neo Financial's The Get: Should you DIY that home repair? Or hire someone who can do it fast?
Should you try to tackle that home repair yourself? Or is it worth the money to hire someone to handle it? Quartermaster Editor Penelope Graham weighs in on how much typical reno jobs cost in The Get from Neo Financial, along with what else to consider.
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Heat pump vs. furnace: What the new national heat pump rebate means for GTA homeowners
Canadian homeowners now have a new option for improving their home’s heating and cooling systems – and the chance to slash their energy bills at the same time. On October 8, 2026, the federal government announced the launch of the National Heat Pump Rebate program, part of a $2-billion investment effort to retrofit 1 million homes with heat pumps – energy efficient dual heating and cooling systems – over the next eight years.
Penelope Graham
05 Nov 20269 min read
Last yard waste pickup 2026: Toronto and GTA
What counts as yard waste, non-bagging options, and key rules by municipality in the GTA. Plus, Find your last yard waste pickup date in Toronto and the GTA for 2026.
Michelle Meleskie
02 Nov 202611 min read