Home Comfort Education Centre

Canadian summers are unpredictable if nothing else. From cold fronts to heat waves, bugs to rainstorms, high winds to droughts, it’s hard to know what to expect in the morning. As a homeowner, it’s certainly enough to keep you on …

When was the last time you felt grateful for clean air? Was it the last time you stepped outside, and took a breath of fresh crisp air? It is a cathartic feeling to breathe deeply; knowing you are taking in …

On Saint Patrick’s Day, everyone gets to claim a little bit of Irish ancestry, no matter how distant the relation. With this honorary Irish ancestry comes the beloved Luck of the Irish. Filled with visions of shamrocks and leprechauns, the …

Spring is just around the corner and that means your home will need a little tender loving care. There are many areas of the home that need attention before summer. Here is a list of our top 10 items to …

Spring can be a great time of the year – sunshine, warmer temperatures, and blooming flowers can do wonders for your mood. Unfortunately, for many people, spring also brings allergies. Are you one of the millions of people who deal …

Each year Valentine’s season is a chance for lovebirds to show how much they care about one another. Social media feeds explode with candlelit dinners, fun celebrations and declarations of love. It’s also the season for commitment dodgers. We bet …

Winter is here in Edmonton, which means the heat is on at home! How wonderful to have your home all warm and cozy after a day spent outside marveling at the wonders of nature in the wintertime. There is more …

With more homeowners taking the time to automate and upgrade different sections of their home including lighting and air conditioning, why does your plumbing have to take a back seat? You shower daily and spend time in the bathroom getting …

The plumbing in your home is essentially the source for many of your comforts and conveniences. Want to take a hot shower? There’s a plumbing pipe for that. Running your dish or clothes washer? There’s definitely pipes providing water for …

Edmonton has a lot for its residents and homeowners to enjoy in the area. Take in a show at the Winspear Centre or do some shopping at the West Edmonton Mall. Whatever your leisurely activities are, they probably don’t include …

Your garbage disposal helps to prevent clogging by breaking down food waste into smaller pieces, but it can easily be overwhelmed with food, grime, or a lone spoon. A garbage disposal can easily break down without proper maintenance, as it …

Sump pumps serve the very important purpose of helping to prevent flooded property. They’re typically installed in the basement or below-ground levels of a home or business and work to collect water in a sump basin, or pit, and then …