Inspector Spotlight: Siu Leung
Carson Dunlop’s ongoing Inspector Spotlight series seeks to highlight some of the experienced home inspectors…
Why Condos Need a Home Inspection
Post updated: July 2019 As of June 2019, condos make up more than 25% of…
Fireplaces – The Magic and the Mystery
While fireplaces are no longer used as the primary source for heating homes, there are…
Jumping Jack Frost – A Winter Tune-up Treatise
One of the great joys of living in Canada is the change of seasons. Autumn’s…
When Things Go Wrong
There may come a time that you discover something wrong with the house you purchased,…
The True Story Behind Aluminum Wiring – Part One
Aluminum wiring in homes has an interesting and controversial history. We’ve had lots of clients…
The True Story Behind Aluminum Wiring – Part Two
In Part One, we took a look at the difference between copper and aluminum wiring, the…
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
The outlets with the colored “Test” and “Reset” buttons are specially designed to better protect…
When Your Ant Comes To Visit
Mistaken Identity Carpenter Ants should not be confused with termites. Termites are white in color…
Synthetic Stucco Raises Some Concerns
With Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation, most of us pronounce it “you-fee” but some insisted on…