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Practical home care for Toronto, York Region and the rest of the GTA — what things cost, what the law says, and what to do before winter.
Who to call · 6 min read
Who installs a bathroom exhaust fan: electrician, HVAC or handyman?
In Ontario, a licensed electrical contractor wires a bathroom fan; a handyman, roofer or HVAC crew runs the duct outside. A simple swap costs about $200 to $400.
October 6, 2026
Who to call · 6 min
Squirrels in the attic: exterminator or wildlife removal company?
Mice and rats go to a licensed exterminator. Squirrels and raccoons are wildlife in Ontario: removal companies may only capture and release within 1 km.
October 6, 2026
Who to call · 5 min
Clogged main sewer line: call a plumber or the city?
Toronto, Newmarket, Aurora, Markham and Richmond Hill want a call first; Vaughan wants a plumber first. Who owns which part of the sewer lateral, and who pays.
October 4, 2026
Who to call · 6 min
Plumber or handyman: who fixes a leaking faucet in Ontario?
A dripping spout is usually a worn cartridge; a leak under the sink or a new faucet means the supply lines. Who to call in Ontario, what 306A means, and costs.
October 3, 2026
Who to call · 5 min
Who can replace a hardwired smoke detector in Ontario?
In Ontario only a Licensed Electrical Contractor can be paid to swap a hardwired smoke alarm. Homeowners may do it in their own home, not with a battery unit.
October 2, 2026
Who to call · 5 min
Water heater problem: who do I call in Ontario?
If your Ontario water heater is rented, the rental company repairs it. If you own it, a plumber handles water and a TSSA gas technician handles gas.
September 30, 2026
Who to call · 5 min
Do I need a TSSA gas technician? BBQ lines and fireplaces
In Ontario, installing or servicing a gas BBQ line, fireplace, stove or furnace is work for a TSSA-registered contractor and a certified gas technician.
September 30, 2026
Who to call · 6 min
Free furnace inspection call from Enbridge: is it real?
No. Enbridge Gas does not sell, repair or inspect furnaces. Who really checks your furnace in Ontario, how to spot the call, and what to do if you signed.
September 30, 2026
Who to call · 5 min
Electrician or handyman: who can install a light fixture in Ontario?
In Ontario only a Licensed Electrical Contractor can be paid to install a light fixture. Owners of a single home may swap one themselves. The ESA rules.
September 28, 2026