Around this time of year, with the temperature hitting double digits below freezing, there’s nothing I love more than to increase my gas bill by having a nice, loooooong, hot shower. Which is easy to do since my water heater is relatively new and still in good working order. But as it ages, there are…
In our society, talking about our toilets isn’t exactly the most respected topic of conversation. However, when it comes to protecting our homes from water damage ñ not to mention a stench ñ a little home maintenance on your toilet will go a long way. In every home inspection I perform, I always make…
As mentioned in an earlier post about preparing your home to survive an Edmonton winter, I’m going to talk a bit about ice damming; what is an ice dam, why is it dangerous to your home and what you can do to prevent them. To understand why ice dams are a problem that need…
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but reality is reality winter is coming. And for those of us in beautiful Alberta, that means higher energy bills. Fortunately, there are some simple things that anyone can do to their home to make cut our bills each month. The following tips will not only…