Sudbury news: Judge rules against couple facing $400K home repair bill


A judge has ruled against a Sudbury couple who sued the former owners of their house when major problems emerged with the foundation.


The couple sued for $400,000, the current cost of repairing the damage. But the judge

Large number of applications for small home repair initiative

MINISTER of State for Social Services Lisa Rahming.

By JADE RUSSELL

Tribune Staff Reporter

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STATE Minister of Social Services and Urban Development Lisa Rahming said officials are working actively to repair homes for hurricane season through the ministry’s small

APCHA moves home repair grant proposal forward | News

The Aspen-Pitkin County Housing Authority Board of Directors sent a new home repairs grant pilot program to the Pitkin Board of County Commissioners and the Aspen City Council for approval. 

The program would award grants of up to $5,000 to

Car flies off the road and crashes through second story of home | US News

A white Subaru crashed through the second story of a home in Colfax, California (Picture: Cal Fire Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit)

A car that flew off a road and crashed through the second story of a home has left an elderly couple

Home Repair Fraud: Scammers going door-to-door for “work”

Be careful with you let work on your home!

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is issuing another warning to residents about a home repair fraud operating in the region. They say it’s very similar to reports that popped up

Should you use home equity to finance emergency repairs?

In certain circumstances, it may make sense to use your home equity to pay for emergency repairs.

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When you own a home, unexpected repairs are likely to happen. Whether it’s a failed water heater, broken pipes or something

Police warn Oakville, Burlington, Milton residents about home repair fraud in the region

The Halton police issued a warning to residents in Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville about a home repair fraud operating in the region.

The fraud involves contractors travelling door-to-door selling services that are unsolicited by a consumer. Police say

Nova Scotia announces extra $5 million for home repair programs – Halifax

The Nova Scotia government is putting more than $5 million in funding toward a number of programs to help people repair and adapt their homes.

The $5.2-million investment is meant to “address

Home remodeling exploded as a result of pandemic: Housing expert

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck and lockdowns ensued, Americans found themselves with more time than ever to focus on their living environments.

As a result, home remodeling in the U.S spiked. Annual spending on improvements and repairs to owner-occupied and

Here’s why the cost of home renovations are rising

Homeowners planning major renovations this year could face sticker shock. 

The price of construction and building materials rose 3% in February from a year ago, labor data shows. But some items have  skyrocketed. The cost of construction bricks has jumped