Spruce Up for your Home’s Exterior This Spring
Now that spring has sprung, you can kick the winter blues by getting outside to refresh and renew your home’s exterior. Whether it’s your siding, deck, garage, lawn, or other outer areas, plenty will keep you busy. It can be overwhelming, but tackling each section of your home and property in manageable increments can get […]
100 Amp Panel Vs. 200 Amp
The government gives every home in Ontario and Quebec 200amps, not only 100 amp. Its your local builders that say “ nah, we’ll make more money off them if they want the 200amps?!” Don’t believe me? Your electric meter on the side of your home will say 200A. They give you min. 100amps, if you […]
Toilet moves is this a deficiency??
Does my toilet rock? Fix a wobbly toilet. If I’ve done your inspection & I’ve put in the list of deficiencies ” to secure loose rocking toilet” If I didn’t, or you try the test I showed and it doesn’t move. DON’T TOUCH! If you’re under warranty, DO NOT TOUCH! If you fix anything I’ve […]
4 Things to Do in March to Avoid a Yucky Spring
March Checklist:4 Things to Do in March to Avoid a Yucky Spring A mud-remediation plan. That’s No. 1 on this short list. That dark time when winter just won’t go is like that friend who can’t take a hint to leave. Give a push with these four easy tasks that’ll help usher in […]
The Importance Of A Home Inspection
The Importance of Home Inspection: How to Avoid Costly Property Issues and Make the Right Investment Buying a property is a significant investment, and ensuring it’s in good condition is crucial. This is where the importance of a home inspection comes into play. A home inspection is a comprehensive examination of a property’s structural and […]
Baby-proof your home 5 ways
Baby-proof Your Home These 5 Ways Are you preparing to become a parent? Before you welcome your new family member, baby-proof your home. Once you are taking care of a newborn baby, you probably won’t have the time to make modifications to your home. Keep your child safe during all stages by taking these […]
Smoke Detector Placement in Your Home
Smoke Detector Placement in Your Home Smoke detectors are an essential safety device for your home. These sensors notify you of a fire to keep you, your family, and your property safe. However, it’s essential to have these devices properly installed. Let’s look at a few tips for smoke detector placement in the home. Here […]
WHY SMOKE DETECTORS BEEP AT 2:00 AM
WHY SMOKE DETECTORS BEEP AT 2:00 AM There I was laying in bed at 2:00 AM this morning listening to my smoke detector Chirp. OK, I’m guilty. I did not follow the simple routine of changing my smoke detector batteries when I changed my clocks back a few weeks ago. So I guess I deserve […]
HOW TO IDENTIFY AN ICE DAM
What is ice damming?! They occur when heavy snow buildup melts during the day and then refreezes when temperatures drop overnight. After several days of melting-freezing cycles, it’s common for the melted water and ice to work up under the shingles until water enters the attic and eventually does damage to the ceilings, wall and […]
WHY’S FROST IN MY ATTIC?
How did it get there??! Frost in the attic, is that really a thing? The answer is yes. As a homeowner, it can be very confusing to see frost in your attic and wonder what it is from. Some of the biggest questions I get are what is attic frost, why is it in my […]