Housing NWT has not ensured fair access for residents, audit finds

Housing NWT did not ensure residents most in need of shelter had equitable access to public housing and did not effectively ensure the state of repair of its units, Canada’s auditor general has found.

The Office of the Auditor General

This retired firefighter battles Detroit’s home repair crisis

Resilience in the D is a five-part series launched to commemorate BridgeDetroit’s fifth anniversary and recognize Detroiters who have made a difference in their communities. Selections were made based on resident nominations.

Gary Ringer, a retired firefighter, circled a one-story

Milwaukee renovation show offers basement repair tips after floods


The annual Home and Remodeling Show returns to the Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center Oct. 17 through Oct. 19 with a new section about basement repair following historic flooding this summer.

The 35th annual Home and Remodeling show returns

Habitat for Humanity launches home repair program in Ottawa County

To qualify, applicants must meet income guidelines and have at least one household member who is either over the age of 60 or living with a disability.

PORT CLINTON, Ohio — Habitat for Humanity of Ottawa County is expanding its

We Asked Maintenance Pros What They Actually Use to Clean Gutters Fast

Cleaning gutters is a home maintenance task that many homeowners dread, and for good reason. Not only is gutter cleaning a less-than-enjoyable task, but it can also be very dangerous, depending on the height of your gutters, the slope of

If you can repair these 8 basic things around the house, you’re more competent than most people your age

Most people like to think they’re “handy.”

But handiness isn’t just about knowing which wrench to grab or how to use a power drill without losing a finger. It’s about patience, curiosity, and the quiet confidence that says, “I can

Six Home Improvement Tools You Can Get for Under $20 During Prime Day

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Fix draughts and check your energy tariff: five steps to getting a home ready for winter | Home improvements

Check your heating

The heavy rain and winds of recent weeks confirm that autumn is here. The warm summer months are behind us and it is time to carry out some checks to make sure your home is ready for

5 Outdoor Renovations You Should Always Do in October for a Better Spring

Key Points

  • Protect the home with exterior maintenance, like gutter repair, window sealing, and roof replacement.
  • Prepare the yard for spring by planting spring bulbs and reseeding bare lawn patches.
  • Treat and seal driveways, decks, and fences to protect and

MKE Common Council approves $750,000 for flood relief and home repair assistance

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Common Council approved $750,000 in emergency funding Tuesday to help homeowners recover from the historic flooding that struck southeast Wisconsin in August.

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The funding will