​If you live in a multistory home, going up and down the stairs will not be something you think twice about, but stairs are responsible for many of the accidents that occur in the home.  Those especially vulnerable are the elderly, handicapped or young children, even...

​Is buying a property listed “as is” a sensible choice?  Before we respond to that question, let’s consider why sellers decide to sell a home “as is”.  Much of the time it’s because they don’t wish to go through the bother of doing it up just to sell. Another reason...

Are you about to purchase a home and need to schedule a home inspection? You may have a few questions you’d like answers to beforehand.  A couple of questions you might have are: How long does it take to have the home inspection performed? And should you be present...

Have you decided to put your own home on the market? Whether the reason to do it without the use of a real estate agent is to save money or to simply be more in control, what are some things you can do to make a success of it?Good preparation is the key.  You will...

We know how vital safety in the home is, but were you aware that every year countless injuries are caused by improperly maintained automatic garage doors? It’s a good idea, then, to have a check of these doors periodically to ensure they are working correctly. ...

Looking for a new home comes with many stressful challenges.  You no doubt want to find a nice house that fits all of your households needs, make sure it’s in the right location and all within your budget.  Just this in itself is overwhelming.  Its understandable...

Are you are looking to change the flooring of your home? Perhaps you’re wondering if laminate flooring would be a good option.   Consider some of the advantages and disadvantages of this type of flooring. ​It is commonly known that laminate is less expensive, easier...

In a previous blog, we talked about Greywater and what it is.  What are some of the pros and cons to using Greywater though? As we have previously mentioned, Greywater can be a very useful tool when it comes to water conservation, especially in areas of drought. ...

​What is Greywater?  Simply put, it is the water left over from things we do every day in the home.  Things like bathing, laundry and washing dishes all produce greywater.  Although this used water is not fit to drink, it can be used for other things like flushing the...

Have you decided that 2018 will be the year you look for a new home?  Does this mean your current home will be put on the market?  This will no doubt involve much planning.   When a potential buyer has your home inspected, there are many things you will want to do to...