Spring is often a time when we decide to do those home maintenance jobs we’ve been waiting all winter to do.  Perhaps some of those jobs are obviously in need of doing, but what about the rest of the house? Do you know what kind of condition it’s in? Although we get...

​Are you looking to change the floors in your house? Perhaps you’d like a change from carpet.  There are a lot of options for flooring these day, so there’s a lot to choose from.  What about laminate flooring? Could this work for you and your household?Laminate is...

If you are a potential buyer of a new home, one area that you would want to check and inspect to make sure is in good working order is the kitchen.  Of course, the kitchen of a potential new home should be inspected by a professional home inspector, but there are...

​With a new year just around the corner, perhaps you’re making plans to make some life changes.  Maybe moving to a new house is something you are planning.  Will you be selling your home?  If the answer is yes, are you preparing a budget?    It might seem like there...

​In last months blog, we discussed some of the many benefits when constructing a home, if the design can incorporate using as much natural energy as it can from the sun and wind. What are some other examples of how this can be done?When it comes to the design of a...

It is not a new thing to build homes in a position that enables them to utilize the suns energy for providing heat. While today this is also done, other factors come into play such as the homes curb appeal etc. What are some of the ways that homes can be designed and...

When children are little, falling over is an everyday occurrence and the majority of times, they are unhurt. Did you know, however, that well over 2.5 million children visit the emergency room each year due to a fall related injury? It is worth a consideration then,...

If you are thinking of buying an older home, you might want to consider that it could possibly be wired with aluminum wiring. Is this something you should be concerned about?Here are a few factors to consider;Aluminum has been shown to have certain weaknesses which...

Carbon Monoxide is a silent killer as it has no odor and cannot be seen, and so attacks without warning. Many instances of Carbon Monoxide poisoning occur in the home, this is largely due to faulty, fuel burning appliances found in the home. What are some ways that CO...

Bathrooms are a very important room in the house, most of us like to spend a good amount of time there, so its wise to have a check of the ventilation system to make sure that its functioning properly, thus improving your bathroom experience.If your not sure if your...