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18/1/2023 0 Comments

"Oh, duck!"

* If there'd been a pre-list inspection, he'd still have them in a row.
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​Don't let vermiculite, or anything else turn your ducks around. 


​The overall condition of a property didn't always have such a big impact upon a deal however in recent years, especially in major centres across Canada today Realtors are working more closely with home owners, to sell homes quickly while maintaining higher sales prices. The single most effective method applied is Realtors encouraging sellers to get a home inspection before they list their homes for sale.

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6/1/2023 0 Comments

septic smart 2 - Advanced treatment systems

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​Alternatives To Conventional Septic Systems

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4/1/2023 0 Comments

septic smart!  understanding your septic system

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What is a septic system?  How does it work?

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15/2/2022 0 Comments

FREEZING RAIN VS. RAIN ON FROZEN GROUND

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Freezing rain is defined as rain kept at below-freezing temperatures by the surrounding air, which subsequently freezes on contact with things like roofs, trees and roads.


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29/6/2021 0 Comments

major changes coming to new home building methods

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​(NC) Across Canada, home builders are adopting new approaches to construction to create greener homes with better resale value.

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7/6/2021 1 Comment

conventional vs. alternative septic systems

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​What is an alternative septic system?

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2/5/2020 1 Comment

covid-19 and bulding ventilation

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​Prior to the novel coronavirus, respiratory diseases were already on the rise in Canada. According to the Asthma Society of Canada, one in every four households has a family member suffering of asthma, allergies or some other chronic respiratory illness. With Canadians spending 90% of their time indoors, poor indoor air quality is a big contributor. Indoor air at home, and at work can be 100 times more poluted than outdoor air!

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21/4/2019 0 Comments

​Yes Virginia you can have a healthier home

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​Many homeowners unwittingly suffer with poor indoor air quality, and the health issues that come with it. You can’t control Mother Nature or air pollution, but you can improve your indoor air quality by not inviting or concentrating allergens and pollutants inside your home.

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13/3/2019 0 Comments

welcome to composting

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​Environmentally concious people everywhere are discovering composting as a rewarding way of beautifying their property while reducing pressure on overtaxed landfill sites. Composters turn organic waste material into a valuable resource - rewarding your composting efforts with an abundant supply of nutrient rich humus for a beautiful and healthy garden.

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26/2/2019 0 Comments

Realtors, appraisers, inspectors beware

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​There's an epidemic sweeping Ontario which represents health, safety and liability risks to Realtors, appraisers and anyone else entering homes contaminated with chemicals used to grow or manufacture illegal drugs.

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    Gil Strachan is a professional home inspector, representing Electrospec Home Inspection Services in east-central Ontario since 1994.

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