Angus Real Estate Agent – Hugh Hardy

  Let me tell you a little bit about me and the way I work. I have been selling real estate since 1988 and I am an Broker at RE/MAX Chay Realty Inc., Brokerage in Borden/Angus, Ontario. Prior to ’88 I worked as a broadcast engineer at CBC radio –...

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...

Fireplace WETT Inspections

Inserts are made from plate steel or cast iron and most have glass doors so you can see the flames. These appliances fit into the opening of the fireplace, with some models protruding onto the hearth. An insert which is extended out may be more efficient because the...

Pellet Stove and WETT Inspection

Requirements for pellet stoves vary by their models and can be found in their instruction manuals. Unfortunately, inspectors may not have access to the instruction manuals. These stoves must also conform to local fire and building code restrictions. Pellet stoves are...