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After your offer to buy a home enters into a contract, the buyer may be tempted to skip the home inspection and its $500 to $600 cost. There are ten good reasons why you should get one. 1. It Provides an “Out” A quality home inspection can reveal critical information about the condition of a home and its systems. The home inspection …
Canadian winters are famous for being cold. Winter storms and cold temperatures can be dangerous. Stay safe and healthy by planning ahead. … If you are prepared for the hazards of winter, you will be more likely to stay safe and healthy when temperatures start to fall. While it’s true that many of us spend more time indoors in the winter, there are also those who …
The first snow storm of the season hit this past weekend, and as the snow starts to drift against your house, homeowners with high-efficiency furnaces should make sure their fresh air intake and exhaust pipes are free of snow. They’re usually white plastic pipes that come out of the side of a home. A blocked intake pipe or exhaust vent …
Nothing says “the holidays” quite like strings of lights twinkling in the dark, candles, a roaring fire in the fireplace and a beautiful decorated tree in the living room. But don’t forget the importance of fire prevention and make sure you’re doing everything you can to keep yourself and your family safe over the holidays. Water fresh Christmas trees daily …
This week marks the first real consistent cold weather of the season — with plenty more cold weather to come! You will want to make sure you’ve taken some critical steps to keep your house warm and safe through the winter months. Turn off the outside water Go to the interior cut-off water valve and close it. Many homes have …
In general, it’s good to have knowledge of your house’s nooks, crannies, and problem spots. Here are a few things you should consider before the inspector visits your home. Any major and minor issues could cost you money off your sale price or worse — the deal itself. 1. Clear Access Ensure access to important areas of your house are …
