​What child doesn’t love spending their summer vacation playing in water and a backyard swimming pool is the ideal place for it.  But, if you have a swimming pool in your backyard, how can you make sure it stays the safe, fun place it is intended to be?  We are sure...

​We are well aware of the potential for destruction a fire in our home could cause, that is why we take the necessary precautions such as installing carbon monoxide alarms and smoke detectors around the house.  One area of the home we might not think so much about,...

​Anyone who has purchased a home will know that part of the buying process involves having a thorough home inspection performed on it.  However, what about when you are buying a new construction home, surely that doesn’t need a home inspection does it?   Among the...

​Many people go on a trip or vacation in the summer months, somewhere they can relax and get away from it all.  How awful it would be, then, to arrive home after such a trip and find you had been the victim of a burglar.  In this article we are going to discuss how to...

​Window bars are a type of security system some homeowners use to protect their homes from intruders.  They are typically metal bars which are fixed onto the exterior walls surrounding a window, usually on the lower floors or basement windows.  In this way, it lessens...

​Safety in the home is a worry for any homeowner, and while there are home safety checks that should be carried out only by professionals, a homeowner can do a few maintenance checks around the home themselves.  For example, one area that is responsible for many...

​When looking for a house to purchase, there are many things to consider.  For example, you want a home that will fit the needs of your household, you also need to decide whether you want something you can move into straight away with no work needed or, would you...

​There are a number of ways to obtain property and if you are someone who is looking to buy, you will obviously need to choose something that is right for you and your circumstance.  So, what if you are considering purchasing a property listed “as is”?  Would it be a...

All of us are well aware of how stressful moving to a new house can be.  It can feel like an overwhelming task especially if we have lived in our current home for many years.  Even if you are not moving for a while yet, what are some ways you can prepare in advance so...

There are many areas of the home in which condensation can occur. Older homes that do not have vapor barriers of sealers in the concrete (which forces moisture up through the foundation) are more likely to experience condensation. Do you need to do anything about...