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If you want to improve your home and aren't a "do-it-yourself-er," hiring a contractor is likely the route you'll use to make the changes you desire. As something you infrequently do, finding the righ...

Choosing the right time to buy a home is always tricky.  Although the market has softened a little in our area this year compared to last, it is still a strong market, which can make what is like...

Mold can often be apparent in many areas of your home, however, there is one place it can build up that most homeowners do not often check: the attic.  Silently growing toxic attic mold can sprea...

You might be asking yourself, “How does lead get into our drinking water?” The answer is simple, but not always easy to detect. Lead enters drinking water during the corrosive process that happens...

Mold, a fungus which can grow on building materials, can cause some serious problems within your home. If not dealt with, mold can grow to become a significant health hazard. These symptoms can includ...

Now that summer is here, many of us have the urge to make some changes. Whether it is the bright sunshine or the longer days, we all get the motivation to spruce up our lives. While home renovations c...

While lead-based paint may not be on the top of your mind these days, it could be present in some of Canada’s older homes. It might not seem like a big deal to some, but disturbing the paint through...

When buying a home, it is hard to tell if the property you are looking at has a soggy secret. It is not until the rain starts to pour that you will find out you have a leaky basement on your hands. Th...

As the housing market continues to pick up, more homes are being bought and sold. Home inspections are an important part of this process, and not having the right home inspector can have homeowners de...

You have probably heard the term asbestos being used when it comes to home renovations, car maintenance or even at work. Prior to 1990, asbestos was primarily used to insulate buildings and homes as w...