Anyone who is involved in property development will know how important it is to carefully read a property report. If you are having your home built for the first time on a property development, you will need to become familiar with this report as well, the following...

Have you just moved into a new home? If so, you are no doubt recovering from the stress of the move. Settling into your new home may take a few weeks and you may want to spend some time enjoying it and relaxing, however, now is also a good time to put together a good...

Moisture intrusion can become a real problem in a home, causing bad indoor air quality and expensive repair bills. It could even reduce the value of the home. Identifying the areas where damage from water is most likely to be found is a good first step to preventing...

Do you need to schedule a home inspection? If this is something you have never had done or if it has been a long time since the last inspection, you may be wondering what is included when we inspect your home. Although our home inspections are extensive and involve a...

As homeowners, we cannot expect to be experts when it comes to every problem we may encounter with the house, which is why we call in the professionals. However, because we are not experts, we could also end up being victims of dishonesty and conned out of our...

In this article, we are going to discuss an alternative option to traditional drywall, paperless drywall. Let’s look at what paperless drywall is comprised of and how it compares to its more well-known counterpart. First, let's look at the materials used in...

If you are living in or about to move into a home that has a grinder pump you will need to be aware of how it functions as well as simple ways to keep it working properly. So, let's look at why a home would need a grinder pump and how to keep it well maintained. You...

We all want to find ways to be more environmentally friendly in our homes and there are lots of ways this can be done. What about the home’s toilets for example? Could you switch to pressure-assisted toilets? Let’s look at some of the ways pressure-assisted toilets...

As we discussed in our previous blog, when you sell your home you naturally want to get the maximum amount for it. To do so, maybe you’re thinking about doing some major renovations, hoping to increase the value. Before you decide, think about whether the home really...

With so many house remodeling television shows available to watch nowadays perhaps you feel inspired to remodel your home. Remodeling a property can greatly improve the comfort and lifestyle of the home’s occupants but, if your purpose in remodeling is to increase the...