Getting your furnace humidifier settings right is the key to a comfortable Alberta winter. With a manual dial, check the forecast low each week, turn the setting down before a cold snap arrives, and back up when it breaks. Newer automatic humidistats with an outdoor sensor adjust for you. Sherwood Mechanical’s guide shows exactly what to set your humidifier to at every temperature, plus why a cheap digital hygrometer is worth having. Learn the right furnace humidifier settings for Alberta winters.
Choosing the right crawl space vapour barrier thickness makes a big difference to how long it lasts. A 6 mil sheet is often treated as the basic minimum, but it tears easily during installation and later maintenance. A 10 to 12 mil barrier is a good balance of strength and cost for most Lower Mainland homes, while a reinforced 15 to 20 mil liner suits crawl spaces used for storage or with a furnace or water tank that needs service. Learn what thickness of crawl space vapour barrier to use.
Few pieces bridge casual and refined style like the men’s half-zip sweater. Our oatmeal ribbed half-zip features vertical texture and a raised collar you can wear open over a white tee for weekends or zipped up beneath a wool coat for colder days. Its neutral colour works with denim, tailored trousers and earthy autumn tones. Discover how to style a half-zip sweater in our latest knitwear guide from BIA BORO Menswear
Facing a failing roof as winter arrives? This guide to winter roofing in Edmonton helps commercial property owners decide whether to replace now or wait for spring. Replace in winter when leaks are spreading, repairs no longer hold, water is damaging inventory, or an inspection finds widespread wet insulation. Make a temporary repair and plan for spring when leaks are limited and the roof is still mostly sound. Make the right call for your building, budget and tenants.
A September 2026 study for the Insurance Bureau of Canada found that hail-resistant roofing and siding can lower home insurance premiums in high-risk Alberta areas by up to 50 percent. More insurers are also offering money toward resilient siding after a hail claim. Silverline Roofing’s guide explains what this means for Edmonton homeowners, which siding materials to ask your insurer about, and why upgrading after a claim can pay off.
A furnace burning smell can come from five common sources: dust burning off after summer, factory coatings on a brand-new furnace, an overheating electrical part such as the blower motor or capacitor, a worn blower belt on older furnaces, or a clogged filter that restricts airflow. Each one has a different fix, and only some are safe to wait out. This homeowner-friendly guide from Calgary's Purcell Heating & Air explains every cause in plain language and tells you exactly when a technician needs to take a look.