Recently I’ve been asked by landlords with units in condo towers to compile a list of concerns they’d like their tenants to know about their rental properties. They asked for this with an eye towards reducing maintenance costs and equipment replacement costs. The list was supposed to be short and sweet but there is a… Read more »
In April 2020, I visited a home in Oakville Ontario to look-over a newly installed fireplace on site that sits above a newly installed furnace in the basement of the same house. The builder wanted some documentation to show the homeowner and to establish a routine for HVAC inspections. (But really he just wanted to… Read more »
Selling your house can be both exciting and stressful, especially if it’s your first time. Regardless of why you decided to sell your home, there are a number of pitfalls you can easily fall into, making your home selling experience less than ideal. Luckily, we’ve put together a list of the most common home selling… Read more »
You may be able to shave up to 30 percent off your energy bill this fall by conducting appropriate preparation measures on your home. For example, stripping and caulking the home to prevent drafts could be a major money saver. The following five tips show how to clean and update your home to get it… Read more »
Don’t Get Burned – Get a Home Inspection to Save Money on Your Next Purchase Okay, you made one of the most important decisions in your life: you’re buying a home! You found your ideal house in your desired neighborhood, and it’s close to everything you love. You like its design and feel,… Read more »
Why does my real estate agent insist that I get a certified home inspector to look the property I’m considering purchasing? There are people in my circle who think this is simply a needless expense… Since the late 1980’s, disclosure of property defects has become the primary focus of most residential real estate transactions after… Read more »
You’ve started on your lists of small repairs, you’ve contacted a real estate agent, and now you’re in the final steps of getting ready to sell your house. But before you put your home up for sale, and certainly before having your first open house, here are 11 things to consider that most home sellers… Read more »
The rooftop patio drain was blocked on this home we recently inspected in Brampton, Ontario. If you’d like to add a pool it’s probably best to get one professionally installed. In all seriousness, general maintenance should not be overlooked even if you are selling your home. Thankfully this flat roof was installed well and did… Read more »
Spring maintenance It’s spring time and soon you’ll be able to enjoy warm sunny days outside without your winter coat. Often enough though people tend to forget how crucial maintenance is on their homes so while you’re doing spring cleaning indoors, make sure to do some spring maintenance outdoors too. The first thing you can… Read more »
Even inside custom-built two million dollar homes there are serious safety hazards that could shock the occupants, literally. Mistakes made with hydro electrical wiring could potentially electrocute residents. But there are safety measures and redundancies designed to mitigate tragedy. For example, a GFCI or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt is a safety device used on electrical… Read more »
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