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Shock the Pool, Not the Septic System!
How well do you understand septic systems? To see if you know enough about your septic system, answer the following questions. If you cannot answer all the questions, your septic system could become a huge aggravation, public nuisance, health hazard and financial burden. Do you know what a septic sys (posted by Gil 3 years 271 days ago.)
How well do you understand septic systems? To see if you know enough about your septic system, answer the following questions. If you cannot answer all the questions, your septic system could become a huge aggravation, public nuisance, health hazard and financial burden. Do you know what a septic sys (posted by Gil 3 years 271 days ago.)
Ductless Air Conditioning Systems
Split-ductless air conditioning systems are gaining popularity in Canadian homes. Homeowners with hot water, electric baseboard or other radiant heating systems not employing air ducts, can enjoy summertime climate control as well. Ductless systems are also ideally suited to additions, where extension of existing ducts may be difficult or impractical. (posted by Gil 3 years 271 days ago.)
Split-ductless air conditioning systems are gaining popularity in Canadian homes. Homeowners with hot water, electric baseboard or other radiant heating systems not employing air ducts, can enjoy summertime climate control as well. Ductless systems are also ideally suited to additions, where extension of existing ducts may be difficult or impractical. (posted by Gil 3 years 271 days ago.)
Termite Control in Wood Frame Structures
TERMITES The subterranean termite Reticulitermis flavipes (Kollar) is probably the most destructive and widely distributed species in North America. This species has acclimatized to southern Ontario to such a degree that 27 municipalities report some degree of infestation. Subterranean termites were first reported in Ontario at Point Pelee in 1929. It has subsequently been reported in Toronto (1938)... (posted by Gil 3 years 271 days ago.)
TERMITES The subterranean termite Reticulitermis flavipes (Kollar) is probably the most destructive and widely distributed species in North America. This species has acclimatized to southern Ontario to such a degree that 27 municipalities report some degree of infestation. Subterranean termites were first reported in Ontario at Point Pelee in 1929. It has subsequently been reported in Toronto (1938)... (posted by Gil 3 years 271 days ago.)
The High Cost of Heating a Canadian Home
Home heating costs have doubled over the past ten years, now representing 60% of the energy spent in Canadian homes. No one can predict how high fuel costs will go, however we can be certain of one thing - the costs will go up. It's anyone's guess which fuel might be the better bargain in ten or twenty years, so it's tough to shop for a heating system today without wondering if you've made the right... (posted by Gil 3 years 271 days ago.)
Home heating costs have doubled over the past ten years, now representing 60% of the energy spent in Canadian homes. No one can predict how high fuel costs will go, however we can be certain of one thing - the costs will go up. It's anyone's guess which fuel might be the better bargain in ten or twenty years, so it's tough to shop for a heating system today without wondering if you've made the right... (posted by Gil 3 years 271 days ago.)
Ontario's New Water Well Regulations: Important facts for homebuyers
Guidelines for well owners; important facts for Realtors Ontarians deserve access to clean, safe water. This means keeping water free of pollutants and contaminants that could harm the environment and human health. Over three million Ontarians rely on groundwater for their drinking water. There are hundreds of thousands of water wells across Ontario, providing drinking water... (posted by Gil 3 years 271 days ago.)
Guidelines for well owners; important facts for Realtors Ontarians deserve access to clean, safe water. This means keeping water free of pollutants and contaminants that could harm the environment and human health. Over three million Ontarians rely on groundwater for their drinking water. There are hundreds of thousands of water wells across Ontario, providing drinking water... (posted by Gil 3 years 271 days ago.)
What's In a Crawl Space?
There's nothing down there... is there? Confirming accessibility requirements. Dear Home Seller, Crawl spaces, attics, furnaces, electric panels... these are a few of the many places where a conscientious home inspector needs to venture, in order to perform a complete and accurate assessment of your house. Please have your stairwell tidy and free of debris and obstructions, and leave plenty of clearance around... (posted by Gil 3 years 271 days ago.)
There's nothing down there... is there? Confirming accessibility requirements. Dear Home Seller, Crawl spaces, attics, furnaces, electric panels... these are a few of the many places where a conscientious home inspector needs to venture, in order to perform a complete and accurate assessment of your house. Please have your stairwell tidy and free of debris and obstructions, and leave plenty of clearance around... (posted by Gil 3 years 271 days ago.)
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