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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...

​Are you thinking about the purchase of an apartment building or multifamily property?  Perhaps you already own one.  When it comes to inspecting a property like this, you want it done right the first time.   We are here to help you through this process and provide...

Every year many injuries result from furniture tipping over. Many of these instances are children. While more and more safety standards are being put into practice each year by furniture companies, they will still be dangerous if furniture is not used in accordance...

​Buying a home can be fraught with many pitfalls. Maybe your asking yourself “how do I know if this is a good house to buy?” The good news is that we are here to help you. A home inspection will give you a good idea of what type of home you are buying. But perhaps you...

Are you about to fulfill your life long dream of building your own house? Have you started the process of finding the right lot to purchase? Have you found a developer that you want to use? These are some of the first and perhaps most important steps to take when...