Maintaining a Home

CMHC for Consumers	November 2006

Maintaining a Home

For most Canadians, their home is their most important investment. It's where your family spends a lot of time, so keeping it healthy, well tended and safe is important. A regular schedule of seasonal maintenance and repairs can help you protect your investment by putting a stop to the most common and costly problems before they occur.

In This Section:

General Maintenance and Repair
Learn more about basic, regular maintenance tasks that should be performed on your home and its systems.
Your Home and Your Health
Basic repairs and maintenance provide great opportunities to make your home healthier. Learn more our Healthy Housing^™ concept and what you can do to correct moisture and air issues in your home.
Adaptations for Seniors
Homes can be adapted to meet the changing needs of seniors, improving safety and allowing seniors to maintain their independence.

Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings
Find out how to make your home more energy-efficient and learn about alternate sources of home energy
Emergencies
Learn how to keep you and your family safe during and after power outages and floods.
Landscaping
Maintaining your property is just as important as maintaining your home. Learn more about your soil, garden and lawn.
Water and Wastewater
Learn about water treatment processes, distilling, filtering and softeners.
Maintenance Videos
A series of short online videos offering information and tips about home maintenance.

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