Asbestos is a dangerous substance that was commonly used in building materials prior to the 1980s. If you live in a home or work in a building constructed before then, there is a good chance that asbestos-containing products were used in its construction. Harmful asbestos fibers can easily become airborne if they are disturbed, so [...]
Asbestos removal isn't something we think about when we buy a house but it's something we should. Tens of thousands of homes throughout Canada still have asbestos-containing materials. The problem is that asbestos testing and removal isn't usually straightforward. These activities need to be done in a very particular way and in accordance with provincial [...]
You might think that experiencing fire damage to your home is one of the worst things that can happen ... and you'd be correct! It's not a pleasant experience by any stretch of the imagination, as the smoke, soot and ash will damage both the inside and outside of your property in a serious way. [...]
Selling your home can be a lengthy process. From preparing your home for an online listing to fixing it up for visitors to hosting open houses, it’s a lot to do in addition to finding a new place to live. That’s why when homeowners see those dreaded black spores in the corner of a room, [...]
