Ice damming is pretty common in areas that get lots of snow and very cold temperatures like Saskatchewan. We seem to be coming across quite a few this year. The image below from the University of Minnesota gives a quick overview of how they happen. This article from the same source goes into more detail [...]
At a social outing this weekend a former Saskatoon home inspector told me that he’s “buying up as much drying equipment” as he can get his hands on right now. He’s expecting a busy and profitable spring. We’ve had a lot of snow this winter. Some of that will end up in basements. If the [...]
Furnaces in homes throughout Saskatchewan are cranking up for a long winter season. It is especially important to have furnaces inspected and maintained to ensure that they run efficiently and safely now that the colder months are here. Simple ways to improve efficiency By some accounts, home heating, especially gas furnaces, can represent half of [...]
With heating and cooling costs continuing to rise, it makes sense to look at one of the leading causes of energy inefficiency in the home: the windows. Installing energy-efficient windows can mean increased comfort as well as savings on utility bills in any climate. The transmission of air and light is generally the most important [...]
This post was originally published in October of 2009. I thought it might be a good time to kick it back to the top of the list. Like it or not, winter is coming and now is the time to get your home ready for it. A few hours looking after some preventative home maintenance [...]
Spring and summer are when yards and gardens retake their rightful places at the center of attention. This month, Pillar To Post takes a look at several steps that homeowners can take to make their outdoor spaces and their home live compatibly. Keep water away from the house Be sure that the ground slopes away [...]
Household allergens can cause a variety of symptoms in many people, including sneezing, watery eyes, coughing, and shortness of breath. Allergens may also be a contributing cause of asthma, especially in children. However, it is possible to minimize the effects of such allergens by taking steps to control their presence and dispersal in the home. [...]
It’s not everyday that you think about house cleaning. Well, actually, you probably do think about house cleaning most days but I expect that it’s rare that you actually think about house cleaning facts outside of the regular scrubbing, dusting, washing and such. I stumbled across this awesome infographic today that details some interesting facts [...]
The following article is submitted by Bradly George, Certified Home Inspector with Pillar to Post in Saskatoon. Everyone knows that a professional home inspection can uncover previously unknown problems, both major and minor, allowing issues to be addressed before the sale is complete. But by taking some important steps to prepare the property for inspection, [...]
I happened across this video today and I thought it was worth re-posting here. Its a report done by CBC in Ottawa about mold in the home. In my experience, it’s not unusual to find traces of mold in resale homes. As the video suggests, some of them are toxic while others pose far less [...]
This summer home maintenance list was provided to me by Frank Browne and his crew at Pillar to Post Home Inspections. Hope you find it useful. With summer’s kickoff on the way, it’s time to get your home in top shape for the months ahead. Whatever your weather, taking some time to take care of [...]
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