Winter is fast approaching, and that means fireplace season. But don’t assume lighting a fire will warm up your house. Unfortunately, you may end up cooler than when you started, since conventional fireplaces are notoriously inefficient sources of heat. In fact, most fireplaces take away more heat than they provide. The physics are simple: […]
Your garage may seem like a relatively benign area of your home,but in fact it may be harbouring serious safety hazards. One potential danger is the garage door. A garage door is the largest moving object found in your home, heavy enough to exert deadly force when closing. Both children and adults have been known […]
Planning Your Basement Reno Converting your basement from a musty cellar to additional living space can be a good alternative to buying a larger home. And with proper planning, you could help the job proceed more smoothly, and even save thousands of dollars along the way. (The following suggestions are not intended as guidance for […]
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Due to a shortage of homes for sale in many areas, some many listing agents and vendors are making available an inspection report to all prospective buyers (known as a pre-listing inspection report). Offers can then be presented clean (ie. not conditional on a home inspection ) and saves prospective buyers the cost of hiring […]