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If you don’t come from a background of home improvement projects or general contracting work, it can be frightening to think about doing certain tasks around your property on your own. And, to be sure, there’s a lot of benefit in getting help from a professional, or...

​Did you know that a typical clothes dryer could cause significant damage to a home? Among other things, if your home’s dryer is not installed properly, it could be a serious risk for moisture damage or fire. Here’s what we mean:​Moisture damage. When you grab that...

​We all know that there are some things in life that we cannot live without, and clean drinking water is one of them. If you are using well water for your home's water source when was the last time you had it tested? Why is regularly testing your well water so...

​Recycling our used household items has become part of our daily lives, but something we may not always consider recycling is our wastewater. What are some ways to do this, and what are the advantages of doing so? We use a great deal of water just by going about our...

You are probably well aware by now that a home inspection is vital for ensuring that your new home is a wise investment. So, what should you do if the home inspection uncovers a problem? What will that mean for you as the buyer? It is common for some items on a home...

​Condensation may not be something we automatically think of when it comes to property damage. However, over time, condensation can become something of an issue. Why? A continuous dripping of water due to condensation could cause anything from mold problems to rotten...

​Automatic garage doors are not only one of the heaviest doors of the home, but they are also responsible for many of the injuries that take place within the household each year. It is clear to see the importance, then, for automatic garage doors to be regularly...

​The majority of us would say that we enjoy nature and observing wildlife. However, when wildlife starts to encroach on our property, it can become less enjoyable and more of a problem. Many homeowners spend a lot of time and effort to make their yard look beautiful,...

​In our last blog we discussed the average length of time you can expect a water heater to last, so if your water heater is starting to require maintenance, what should you do? Should you get it repaired or is it better to replace it entirely? Water heaters will, over...

​A water heater is an indispensable part of a home so a home inspector will pay particular attention to it during the home inspection. One question that homeowners frequently ask is how long does a water heater typically last before it needs to be replaced? In...