In this month's home inspection picture, we see the hose of a bathroom vent fan properly venting out of the side of the home. This is a real relief to see, as many times on a home inspection it is venting right into the attic and causing moisture damage.

Dryer fires are no laughing matter. They claim multiple lives every year, and cause millions of dollars worth of property damage. Not to mention the emotional distress from the experience.Since dryer fires are one of the leading causes of house fires in Canada and the...

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Denim Insulation Here in the cold North, insulation is very important. A product that is quickly becoming more popular now is denim insulation, as you can see in the picture to the left.Made from recycled denim products, such as clothes, denim insulation is a great...

I this month's home inspection pictures we see a chimney that was in distress, to say the least. After that, we see a frost free hose bib, an important item to have on your home in the cold North here. Damaged Chimney Frost Free Hose Bib

Home Inspections - What do you think of when you hear those words? For many, they feel stressed. They wonder what the home inspector will find, if it can be fixed, and how it will be fixed. In the end though, a home inspection is not meant to be stressful, it is meant...

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Wood Destroying Insects - I wanted to take a moment and talk about wood destroying insects (WDI). WDI cause millions of dollars worth of damage every year, but their damage is often overlooked, or even mistaken for "dry rot". So how can you tell if you have wood...

With so many home inspectors to choose from, how can you be sure that you are choosing the right one? First, make sure you hire a Certified Professional Home Inspector, such as myself. I put myself through extra training, extra continuing education, and a strict code...

Flooding in Canada - Concerned about flooding on your new home? Try using this free flood map for Canada. While it is not always a problem, it is always good to know before you buy a home! Click Here for the Flood Map Tool