1. •Habitat for Humanity Canada.  I am an active volunteer on their builds and they are an amazing organization.

  2. •When you need a building permit and when you do not.

  3. •Get it in Writting.  A great site about hiriing a contractor with information specific to where you live.

  4. •Canadian Housing and Mortgage Corporation.  This is a great site with a wealth of information for home owners.

  5. •Ontario Building Code.  Information about the newly revised building codes for Ontario. 

  6. Changes include:       

  7. •Significant increases in the energy efficiency requirements for buildings;

  8. •Increased accessibility requirements for buildings;

  9. •Updating/simplifying the requirements for small buildings, including houses.