November 19, 2019 November is Radon Action Month in Canada. Please see the below information as published by Pillar To Post Home Inspectors for more information on Radon. “Any home can have a radon problem – old or new homes, well-sealed or drafty homes, homes with or without basements. Health Canada estimates that 1 in […]
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Water Quality In Your Home
September 24, 2019 Are you concerned about the water quality in your home or a home you are considering purchasing? The below article, published by Pillar To Post Home Inspectors informs home owners on how to ensure your water is safe. “Municipal water systems are required to test and monitor drinking water supplies to ensure safe and […]
Have You Gone Noseblind?
February 19, 2019 Noseblindness is actually a thing. According to Dr. Richard Doty, the director of the Smell and Taste Center at the University of Pennsylvania, “You adapt to the smells around you.” It’s why you return from holidays and suddenly realize you need to open the windows – because when you’ve been away from […]
Why Homeowners Should Beware of Icicles
Quinte’s freeze-thaw weather patterns often create sparkling icicles that look magical. But, they actually identify a dangerous — and potentially costly — hazard, an ice dam. Imagine coming home from work to find water streaming down your interior walls and soaking into the hardwood of your foyer. What would you do? What Is An […]