by Rob Devlin | Aug 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
What is Kitec Plumbing? One recent plumbing innovation, known as “Kitec Plumbing”, was introduced in Canada in 1995, and was used until 2007. “Kitec” was the most common brand it was sold under, but the following brands were also used: AmbioComfort AQUA KERR...
by Rob Devlin | Jun 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
What is ElecCheck? ElecCheck is an inspection of your home’s electrical wiring and/or devices by an ElecCheck inspector to identify potential electrical hazards that could lead to a fire or shock. ElecCheck will be available across Ontario, for homes that meet...
by Rob Devlin | Jun 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Permit or No Permit? So you finally decided to build a deck at the back of your house to host this summer’s family gathering. And while you’re at it, you figure it’s time to add a utility shed to your back yard to store that shiny, new lawnmower. Before starting on...
by Rob Devlin | Jun 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Insurability Issues when Buying an Older Home Thinking about buying a character home? The issues outlined below may impact your ability to insure your home. And if the insurance industry won’t cover a home, the banks won’t provide a mortgage. According to the...
by Rob Devlin | Jun 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
LIVING DOWN UNDER With proper planning, your new basement apartment can be a smooth and uneventful project. There are many requirements that must be met; most of them are established by the Building Code in your area and your Municipal by-laws....
by Rob Devlin | May 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Homeowners and house flippers love to remodel bathrooms. Why not? Next to kitchen remodeling, bathrooms are one of the best bangs for the remodeling buck. Bathroom remodeling deficiencies, whether done through ignorance or carelessness, are quite common. Take your...
by Rob Devlin | May 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
What is an interior weeping tile system? An interior weeping tile system, also referred to as an internal perimeter drain system, is internal waterproofing that is the alternative to foundation excavation and waterproofing usually for a concrete block foundation....
by Rob Devlin | May 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
CBC News · Posted: Mar 08, 2013 5:43 AM ET | Last Updated: March 8, 2013 There are particular signs to look out for that indicate you might be living in a former marijuana grow-op. Police dismantle an average of 23 grow operations each year. Some by-laws lays out how...
by Rob Devlin | May 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Commander fuse panels are no longer CSA certified. No longer CSA certified means that it would not be acceptable to install this panel in a home today. It does not mean that it must be removed from your home if you have one. There are certified replacement...
by Rob Devlin | Apr 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Safety: Basement Bedrooms Required Egress (or How to get out in an emergency) While a Home Inspection is not a code inspection and older homes are built to codes that are maybe not as strict as more modern ones, a Home Inspection, performed by a Professional Home...
by Rob Devlin | Apr 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Between hosting neighbourhood pool parties, the convenience of cooling off when the mercury rises, and having a solid excuse to buy cute, donut-shaped air mattresses, there are plenty of reasons why buying a property with a pool may seem like a no-brainer. But...
by Rob Devlin | Apr 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
Get expert tips to improve the look of your deck and make it last longer. By: Matt Fox How long has it been since you did a little maintenance on your deck? When was the last time you stained it? Well, let’s take a few minutes to review some of the things you...
by Rob Devlin | Mar 25, 2019 | Home Improvement
A major complaint among home owners is the musty smell, dampness and water damage that are signs of a wet basement or crawl space. In this country 60 percent of all houses suffer below ground wetness. Within the first 20 years there is an 80 to 90 percent...
by Rob Devlin | Mar 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
Its been a long cold winter so far. Do you feel its been maybe too cold inside the house!? How is the insulation in your attic? Spring/summer would be the time to think about that before next winter, because winter is coming! Winter is always coming!……read...
by Rob Devlin | Feb 11, 2019 | Home Improvement
Do you know the warning signs that indicate that electrical could be an issue? Dimming lights Tripping circuit breakers Reliance on extension cords Overloading outlets Loose plugs Hot receptacles Strange or distinctive odors in the vicinity of receptacles or switches...
by Rob Devlin | Feb 6, 2019 | Home Improvement
Not all structural cracks are serious…but do you know which types of cracks can cause problems? Check it out! https://www.canadianhomeinspection.com/real-estate-resources/basement-wall-structure-components/structural-cracks/ Structural Cracks What are the...
by Rob Devlin | Jan 28, 2019 | Home Improvement
Are you thinking of kitchen renovations this winter? Something to consider… Reface or Replace!? That is a good question… Kitchen Cabinets – Reface or...
by Rob Devlin | Jan 21, 2019 | Home Improvement
Salt does do a great job of melting ice and snow through the winter but its bad news for your pets, the environment and your garden. Pets get salt on their paws which causes cracking, salt corrodes metal, damages concrete and wreaks havoc on your garden and lawn. With...
