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The Shocking Truth About GFCI Breakers
The Importance of GFCI Breakers in Wet Zones Around Your Home If you are looking to purchase real estate in Gibsons, BC, for investment, a vacation property or your new home, you may want to pay attention to the electrical safety of the property. One of the most...
Is That a Load Bearing Wall?
A DIY Mistake: Modifying a Load Bearing Wall Without Consulting an Engineer. If you are planning to buy or renovate a house, you might have heard of the term "load bearing wall". But what does it mean and why is it important? In this blog post, we will talk about what...
Fall Maintenance ~ Time to Winterize Your Hose Bibs
How to Maintain Your Exterior Hose Bibs If you have a garden, a lawn, or any outdoor space that needs watering, you probably have one or more exterior hose bibs. These are the faucets that connect to your garden hoses and provide you with a convenient water source...
Fall Maintenance ~ The Importance of Cleaning Your Gutters
Clean your gutters already! As a homeowner, you need to understand the importance of maintaining your home to protect your investment. One crucial aspect of fall maintenance that homeowners often overlook is cleaning their gutters. The following article will explain...
Laundry Hoses: A Cheap Upgrade to Protect Your Home
Steel braided hoses for the win! You may not think much about your laundry hoses, but they are actually one of the most common sources of water damage in homes. Rubber hoses can crack, burst, or leak over time, especially if they are exposed to high water pressure or...
Discovering Polybutylene: What You Need to Know
Let's talk about polybutylene! Polybutylene is a type of plastic pipe that was widely used in home plumbing systems from the late 1970s to the early 1990s. You may have heard of polybutylene, or Poly-B for short, and wondered what it is and why it's a risk for...
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Home Inspection Glossary
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