Sources and authorities
Always consult the current version and local authority.
| Source | Scope | |
|---|---|---|
| National Building Code of Canada 2025 | Canada model code | Open |
| Model code adoption across Canada | Provincial and territorial adoption | Open |
| Keeping the Heat In | Energy retrofits | Open |
| Chemical safety for do-it-yourself projects | DIY chemical products | Open |
| Asbestos and your health | Suspect materials | Open |
| QUIKRETE Concrete Mix product data | Reference bag yields | Open |
| CGC Sheetrock Brand UltraLight Panels | Common board formats | Open |
| Benjamin Moore paint calculator and coverage guidance | Paint planning | Open |
| GAF shingle installation information | Bundle reference; always verify product | Open |
| Keeping The Heat In — comprehensive air leakage control | Air sealing | Open |
| Keeping The Heat In — insulation and air-barrier materials | Insulation materials | Open |
| Keeping The Heat In — roofs and attics | Attic retrofits | Open |
| Keeping The Heat In — windows and exterior doors | Windows and doors | Open |
| ENERGY STAR Canada windows, doors and skylights technical specification | Fenestration performance | Open |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria for windows | High-performance windows | Open |
| Heating and cooling with a heat pump | Heat pumps | Open |
| LEEP Air-Source Heat Pump Sizing and Selection App | Heat-pump sizing | Open |
| Air Conditioning Your Home | Cooling | Open |
| ENERGY STAR Canada HRV and ERV technical specifications | Ventilation | Open |
| Ventilation and the indoor environment | Indoor air quality | Open |
| Electrical product safety | Electrical products and generators | Open |
| Power outages — Get prepared | Outage planning and generator connection | Open |
| Electrical Safety Authority — Generator Safety | Generator transfer equipment | Open |
| NRC soundPATHS | Sound transmission | Open |
| Polymeric Exteriors — Vinyl Siding Installation Manual | Vinyl, insulated vinyl and polymeric cladding | Open |
| Government of Canada — French drains, trench drains and weeping tiles | Property drainage and flood resilience | Open |
| Harvia — How to design a sauna | Sauna planning, materials and systems | Open |
| Rogers Rent-All — Calgary rental rates | Calgary, Alberta | Open |
| Dawson Rentals — Winnipeg equipment rates | Winnipeg, Manitoba | Open |
| Able Equipment Rentals — published rate guide | Burnaby, British Columbia; published April 2022, verify current rates | Open |
| Benchmark Rentals — compaction rates | Saskatchewan | Open |
| National Plumbing Code of Canada 2025 | Canada model plumbing code | Open |
| National Fire Code of Canada 2025 | Canada model fire code | Open |
| National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2025 | Canada model energy code | Open |
| Swimming pool and spa chemicals | Health Canada pool and spa water safety | Open |
| Swimming safety | Health Canada residential pool safety | Open |
| Radon reduction guide for Canadians | Health Canada radon mitigation | Open |
| Retrofit your home safely | Natural Resources Canada retrofit safety | Open |
| CCOHS — Respirator Selection | Canadian respirator selection and program guidance | Open |
| CCOHS — Respirator Care | Respirator inspection, cleaning and storage | Open |
| Health Canada — Medical masks and respirators: information for users | N, R and P filter classifications and authentic respirators | Open |
| NIOSH — Respirator Types and Use | Fit testing, use and respirator types | Open |
| NIOSH — Identifying NIOSH Approved Respirators | Approval label and TC number verification | Open |
| CCOHS — Asbestos control strategies | Qualified asbestos controls and PPE program | Open |
| CCOHS — Silica, quartz | Silica hazards and engineering controls | Open |
| CRA — Multigenerational home renovation tax credit | Canada; verified 2026-08-02 | Open |
| CRA — Home accessibility tax credit | Canada | Open |
| NRCan — Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program | Canada; delivered through participating jurisdictions | Open |
| NRCan — Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program | Federal intake ended 2026-07-31; completion deadlines remain | Open |
| CMHC Eco Improvement | Canada | Open |
| CMHC Improvement | Canada | Open |
| CMHC Refinance for Building Secondary Suites | Canada | Open |
| Better Homes BC rebates | British Columbia | Open |
| Alberta Clean Energy Improvement Program information | Participating Alberta municipalities | Open |
| SaskPower Energy Assistance Program | Saskatchewan | Open |
| Efficiency Manitoba — My Home | Manitoba | Open |
| Ontario Home Renovation Savings Program | Ontario | Open |
| Hydro-Québec LogisVert | Québec | Open |
| SaveEnergyNB Total Home Energy Savings Program | New Brunswick | Open |
| Efficiency Nova Scotia programs and rebates | Nova Scotia | Open |
| PEI energy-efficient rebates and programs | Prince Edward Island | Open |
| takeCHARGE Newfoundland and Labrador | Newfoundland and Labrador | Open |
| Good Energy Yukon rebates | Yukon | Open |
| Housing NWT — Seniors Home Repair | Northwest Territories; 2026 intake dates | Open |
| Housing NWT — Seniors Aging in Place | Northwest Territories | Open |
| Housing NWT — Mobility Modifications | Northwest Territories; 2026 intake dates | Open |
| Nunavut Housing Corporation — 2026–2030 Business Plan, Homeownership Programs | Nunavut; program availability must be confirmed locally | Open |
| NRCan photovoltaic potential and solar resource tools | Canada | Open |
| NRCan Solar Ready Guidelines | Canada | Open |
| SaskPower Net Metering | Saskatchewan | Open |
| Insurance Bureau of Canada — How to drive down home insurance rates | Canada; checked 2026-08-02 | Open |
| Insurance Bureau of Canada — How home insurance rates are set | Canada; checked 2026-08-02 | Open |
| CMHC — Homebuying Step by Step | Canada | Open |
| CMHC — What to look for when buying a home | Canada | Open |
| Natural Resources Canada — Guide to residential water heaters | Canada; checked 2026-08-02 | Open |
| Natural Resources Canada — Heat pump water heaters | Canada | Open |
| Natural Resources Canada — Heating With Electricity | Canada | Open |
| Natural Resources Canada — Heating With Gas | Canada | Open |
| Natural Resources Canada — Combustion gases and spillage | Canada | Open |
| Natural Resources Canada — ENERGY STAR products | Canada | Open |
| Natural Resources Canada — Make small changes that add up | Canada | Open |
| Health Canada — Fire safety in your home | Canada | Open |
| Health Canada — Guide to addressing moisture and mould indoors | Canada | Open |
| Health Canada — Mould prevention | Canada | Open |
| Health Canada — Radon reduction guide for Canadians | Canada | Open |
| CCOHS — Hoisting and moving heavy objects | Canada | Open |
| CCOHS — Manual materials handling | Canada; checked 2026-08-02 | Open |
| Electrical Safety Authority — Do-it-yourself electrical work | Ontario example; verify local authority | Open |
| Electrical Safety Authority — Notifications and inspections | Ontario example; verify local authority | Open |
| Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada — Securing web-connected cameras | Canada | Open |
| Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada — Privacy and Internet of Things devices | Canada | Open |
| Canada Revenue Agency — Home accessibility expenses | Canada; verify current tax year | Open |