Communication in the 20th Century–by the Barrie Home Inspector

Communication begins for all of us when we are too young to speak but convey our messages by facial expressions.  This method is known as pre-verbal communication. Language it the vehicle which allows people to communicated their thoughts and ideas to other...

Hardwood Flooring Tips

Installing a hardwood floor is a great way to enhance a room and increase the value of your home. Wood flooring is also one of the easiest types of floors to install, and you can install it with tools you’re familiar with: drills, saws, and hammers. Many...

Asbestos In Your Home

Asbestos has been used in hundreds of applications and products over the past 4,500 years. The ancient Greeks wove it into oil lamp wicks, funeral shrouds and ceremonial tablecloths. During the 1800s, it insulated the hot engines, boilers and piping that powered the...

Attic Problems in Your Home

  There should be an access opening to all attic spaces that exceed 30 square feet and have a vertical height of 30 inches or more. The rough-framed opening should be at least 22 inches by 30 inches. It should be located in a hallway or other readily accessible...

Protecting Your Home From Water and Moisture

Flashing refer to thin continuous pieces of sheet metal or other impervious material installed to prevent the passage of water into a structure from an angle or joint. Flashing generally operates on the principle that, for water to penetrate a joint, it must work...