HOMEEXTENT Home Maintenance Library

The CMHC Order Desk is your one-stop shop for all free and priced publications, reports and other CMHC resources. Some products are available in both print and electronic format, and you can order online, or through our Call Centre at 1 800 668-2642 (outside Canada, dial 613 748-2003). Some of the more frequently used articles and pages are listed below


 


Common Household Issues


Air Leakage
Improving Air Leakage around the House 		Air Leakage
Window related Issues
Air Leakage
Controlling Indoor Moisture Issues 		Grout Sealing
Properly Sealing Your Tile Shower
Air Leakage
Attic Venting, Attic Moisture and Ice Dams		 Air Leakage
Step by Step Instructions on Exterior Caulking
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting		 Exterior Painting
Renovating Your Basement - Moisture Problems
Exterior Painting
Avoid Basement Flooding

Seasonal Household Checklists


Air Leakage
Summer Maintenance		 Air Leakage
Seasonal Maintenance Schedule
 
   

Choosing the right Equipment for Your Home


Gas Furnace
Choosing the right Gas Furnace
   
   

Also the links below will direct you back to the Ministry of Natural Resources of Canada pages for some very useful tips. Find out how to conserve energy at home and how to build an energy-efficient new home. Learn how you can save money by choosing the most energy efficient appliances and heating or cooling equipment.