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1/12/2020 0 Comments

is it time for a new furnace?

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​(NC) Sooner or later, every furnace dies. Ideally, you don't want to wait for the unfixable breakdown to happen in the dead of winter before shopping for a replacement.

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4/5/2020 0 Comments

a viral trend for good

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​​HOM-IMPROV-20:  Staying home during COVID-19 has given rise to a different kind of virus. Thousands of homeowners and renters as well, have turned to cleaning, organizing and painting to make use of otherwise idle time.

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5/2/2020 0 Comments

shopping for a water heater

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​​If your water heater is getting older, it’s a good idea to shop for a replacement before you run out of hot water, or worse…  wake up to water all over the floor!

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25/1/2020 0 Comments

Dollar saving energy tips

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Energy costs will vary depending upon how you heat your home, the age of your home and whether your older home's insulation, windows and mechanical systems have been upgraded.

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11/1/2020 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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21/12/2019 0 Comments

A word about over-the-range microwave ovens

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​The Ontario Building Code (OBC) stipulates a minimum vertical clearance of 750mm (30 inches) from a cooktop to combustible materials such as framing, finishes and cabinetry, unless protected by a non-combustible surface (eg: sheet metal, a metal range hood, etc.)

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8/4/2019 2 Comments

home heating with the help of mother nature

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​(NC) - If you are considering heating and cooling options for your home or are looking for ways to reduce your energy bills, you could consider a heat pump.

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31/3/2019 0 Comments

​It’s A Hole in The Ground

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​“We dig a hole in the ground, we call it a well - and we wish water would go into it.  We dig another hole in the ground, almost as deep and much wider - we call it a basement, and we wish water wouldn’t go into it.” 

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27/3/2019 0 Comments

Electrical Systems: Insurance & Electrical

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More and more frequently insurance companies are refusing to insure homes with 60 amp services, knob and tube wiring, and in some cases, even aluminum wiring.  Does this mean these types of components or systems are categorically dangerous?  

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26/3/2019 0 Comments

Choose the right contractor to build your pool or hot tub

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​(NC) A backyard pool or hot tub can be the crowning touch that will elevate your backyard to a five-star vacation destination without worrying about travel hassles or accommodations. The decision to add a pool or hot tub to your lifestyle will affect you and your family long after the installation is complete. Choose the right dealer by investing some time before you invest your money. 

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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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