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Protect Your Pipes From Freezing – Orillia Homes
Before temperatures dip below freezing, shut off the valve, and open any spigots that are “downstream.” Then remove the petcock screw to drain the pipe. Use bucket to collect drained water.
If any sections of pipe “upstream” of the new valve are in an unheated area, cover them with foam pipe insulation.
Mike Holmes and The Home Inspection
Mike Holmes, from Holmes on Homes, had an interesting show on TV the other night. Typical situation, older couple had purchased an older home that had had a lot of work done on it but did have a Home Inspection prior to purchasing. The estimated cost at the end of the show was $100,000.00 in repairs and upgrades. These people had no experience in home owning or renovations and placed all their trust in the Home Inspector. Too bad they didn’t...
Preparing for your Home Inspection
Preparing for Your Home Inspection Preparing for your home inspection is a very important part of the selling process. We offer some tips that will make that process less stressful and possibily save you money. This first section will deal with home owners who are still living in their homes and will be having a home inspection to have condition removed from Real Estate Offer. Ensure your annual maintenance items have been done, which are not...
Green Building – Consumer Information
There are many ways to build Green and with the change in our economy the government will be funding more efficient means of conserving energy. Ontario’s Premier has already indicated that they will not allow NIMBY’s ( Not In My Back Yard) to influence siting of energy saving or green initiatives. The wind turbines being located off the Scarborough bluffs is an example of Ontario’s determination to move forward with Green projects.
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