Lead in Toronto’s Drinking Water
Did Toronto Make Its Lead Contamination Problem Worse? The history of plumbing and lead are inextricably tied together. Consider that...
Inspect Before You Renovate
The time has finally come. Your cramped kitchen and dining room are making way for a state-of-the-art dining and entertaining center....
The New Standard in Home Inspection?
Home Inspectors in Canada are up in arms again; this time over the recent release of a draft Standard for...
Brick Houses
While this issue is not at the centre of the unity debate, we in Ontario should realize that Canadians in...
Your Brand New Home: Kick the Bricks
As a professional house and building inspector, one of the most common questions I get is “Should I have my...
Dating Houses
The hardest house to date is a link home. They appear to be single, but if you do some digging...
Vague Real Estate Terms
Through the years humorous articles have been written poking fun at comments in real estate ads. We all know that...
Fireplaces – The Magic and the Mystery
Fireplaces are no longer used as the primary source for heating homes, but the magic of a fire stills makes...