CRA has clarified the rules for new MHRTC home renovation tax credit

Jamie Golombek: Main home and secondary unit for a relative can be built at same time and still qualify for $7,500 credit

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Among the 2023 tax changes

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How to Prioritize Your Home Renovation: 6 Areas to Focus on First

Whether you’re a new homeowner looking to personalize your space or an existing homeowner seeking to revamp your living quarters, prioritizing your renovation projects is essential. With countless ideas and improvements to consider, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why we’re here to guide you through the process and help you focus on the right areas first. In this article, we’ll walk you through six key areas that deserve your attention from the get-go. By the end, you’ll have a clear roadmap to transform your home into the haven you’ve always dreamed of. Let’s get started!

Roofing and Structural Integrity

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Flint council must decide if $5M is enough for ARPA home repair program

FLINT, MI — Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley’s plan for spending $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds on home repairs for residents could be approved in the next 24 hours despite lingering objections from some residents and City Council members.

The council took no action on the program when it met last week but could give it both initial and final approval when it meets on Monday, July 24, potentially ending months of debate over how much of the city’s remaining ARPA funds should be dedicated to the city’s housing stock and whether a citizen advisory committee involved in

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Nova Scotia floods cut off sole rail link connecting Halifax to rest of Canada

The devastating floods in Nova Scotia have taken out the Canadian National Railway train line that connects the port of Halifax to the rest of the country, disrupting services in the region with no word on when they will resume.

A Transport Canada spokesperson confirmed to Global News Monday that the sole rail line, which connects the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, has been affected by heavy flooding. The spokesperson added that short-term goods movement can take place through road.

“Transport Canada is aware that a section of the rail line connecting Nova Scotia to New Brunswick has

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How to Fix a Broken Toilet

It’s annoying. One moment a toilet flushes reliably. The next, it doesn’t. In most cases, the fix is fast and simple, requiring a few minutes of work and a trip to the hardware store or home center. But let’s take a worst-case example. Suppose the toilet’s fill valve is shot. Again, it’s not a big deal. Fill valve kits are designed with DIY installers and handy people in mind. Honestly, there’s not much to installing one.

The first step is to lift the toilet tank lid and have a look inside.

Step 1: Investigate the Flush Lever and Flapper valve

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