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What is an ice dam?An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow (water) from draining off the roof. The water that backs up behind the dam can leak into a ho...

High Humidity and Your Cabinets Wood products in humid climates are especially susceptible to expansion due to the extra moisture in the air. The wood will absorb this moisture, causing it to swell o...

When the snow needs clearing, you get out the electric snowblower and get the job done! Unfortunately, one of the dangers of electrical devices is is mixing damp conditions and electricity. If you pla...

When you're looking into buying a new home, knowing the signs of rodent activity can save you from buying a home with furry roommates, damaged structure and possibly dangerous diseases. Cleaning up af...

Thermography or Thermal Imaging is a revolutionary tool for use in home inspections. It can detect various problems such as moisture behind a wall, air leakage related to missing or damaged insulation...

If you've found yourself the owner of an older home, or are looking at one, you may have a type of wiring called Knob and Tube. While modern homes have copper-based wiring covered in a plastic insulat...

We've had yet another thaw this winter followed by a deep freeze and a common issue that causes cracks in foundations is the freezing and thawing of moisture in the soil around your foundation. Cracks...

Another cold snap is on the way and when it does our furnaces work very hard to keep our families warm! The last thing you want when your family is expecting to come home to a nice warm house is furna...

With cold temps here we close our windows and seal up our homes against the draft of the brisk Canadian winter and while no home is completely air tight, sealing up our homes certainly leads to less a...

The holidays mean pulling boxes of decorations out of the attic or garage, untangling strands of lights and finding all the pieces for light up Rudolph or inflatable Mr Snow Man. Before you get up on ...