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​Anyone who has or is currently going through the process of selling their home knows what a stressful thing it can be.  Perhaps you have a long list of things to do to the property to have it in good shape to sell.    You will be, no doubt, aware that a prospective...

​Uninvited pests are something a lot of us struggle with in the home, so we want to find the best way of getting rid of them.  One method many people choose is ultrasonic pest repellents.  These are small devices which typically plug into the wall and are intended to...

​We often see new marks or discoloration on the walls of our homes.  While this could be a sign that moisture is a problem in the house or that mold is starting to form, it is not always something so serious.  It might just be something called ghosting.  Let’s look at...

​Owning your own home can be a worthwhile investment, it can also give you more of a feeling of security than renting can, and it enables you the freedom to fix it up to your own tastes.  So, how can you ensure your home remains the secure investment you want it to...

With the onset of spring, often comes a renewed zeal to start those home improvement and maintenance jobs.  Its very likely you will be using a ladder to do many of these tasks, but did you know that over 160,000 injuries are reported each year from ladder related...

​Because they are below grade and generally surrounded by soil, basements are one area of the house that is prone to moisture and water damage.  This, in turn, can produce all sorts of problems such as toxins from mold, rotting of the foundations and poor air quality...

​Anyone who has purchased a family home will tell you what a stressful process it is.  There are so many factors to consider when finding that perfect house.  Firstly, it needs to be in the right location, then you have to make sure the new home will be able to...

​Heating the home in the winter is a top priority, and there are many ways to do it.  Perhaps you have an above ground oil tank that is used in the heating of your home.  This can prove to be an efficient way of heating the home, and if it is stored correctly, is a...

​In our last blog, we discussed some of the negative effects hard water can have on the proper functioning of our homes.  While these issues are an obvious annoyance, could they be more than that?  Could our health be affected? What can we do to get rid of hard...

​Many households have to deal with hard water here.  What causes it?  Well, the term 'hard water' is used to refer to water with a high mineral content.  Calcium and magnesium being some of those minerals.  As water runs down through rock and soil, these minerals...