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10/4/2026 0 Comments protecting you and your home Safety in the home is more than a personal priority; it is a legal mandate that evolves as we learn more about household risks. In Ontario, the "silent killer"—carbon monoxide (CO)—has long been a target of provincial safety legislation.
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 In Ontario, a basement bedroom requires an egress window regardless of how often it is used. Under the Ontario Building Code (OBC), the requirement is based on whether the room is designed or used for sleeping, not the frequency of use.  A home standby generator is a permanently installed backup power system that provides a reliable safety net during grid failures. 4/2/2026 0 Comments do you have a smart garage?20/11/2025 0 Comments about your garage door
The Essential Guide to DIY Garage Door Maintenance Your garage door is likely the largest moving part of your home and a primary point of entry. It cycles thousands of times a year, protecting your property and family. Yet, it's often overlooked until a problem arises. Regular preventative maintenance is key to extending the system's lifespan, ensuring safety, and avoiding costly emergency repairs. By performing a few simple DIY tasks, you can keep your garage door running smoothly and safely for years to come.  A heat recovery ventilator (HRV) brings fresh air into your home without losing heat. Properly maintained, an HRV can reduce energy costs and improve your indoor air quality. 21/11/2023 1 Comment fentanyl drug labs20/1/2023 0 Comments flue season is here!
Furnace and boiler flues, and chimneys are often neglected. Many homeowners presume that the utility company or their fuel supplier is monitoring them, and don't realize this isn't necessarily true until something goes wrong. As a result, bird's nests and other debris sometimes cause soot and gases to drift back into the house, causing a potentially dangerous situation. 18/1/2023 0 Comments "Oh, duck!"* If there'd been a pre-list inspection, he'd still have them in a row. 
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.  While homeowners may require inspection of a woodburning stove, fireplace or furnace for personal safety and insurance purposes, increasing numbers of WETT Certified individuals are declining to provide this service for a variety of reasons. |
AuthorGil Strachan is a professional home inspector, representing Electrospec Home Inspection Services in east-central Ontario since 1994. 
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