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Flooded Basement during the Winter. The Horror.
Here's a scene you would never want to experience. In this case the homeowner couldn't even pump out the water because the furnace was flooded and inoperable. High efficiency furnaces have a sensor on the outside exhaust pipe that will shut down the furnace if the...
Keep your home safe the SMART way
While you're away, do you sometimes suffer the nagging feeling that something isn't quite right back home? New "smart" home devices can help you stay current on everything from household temperatures, sump pump activity, air quality or home deliveries. Here's a few...
How Long Does a Hot Water Heater Last?
Two appliances that are the most common problem for homeowners who are away for an extended period of time are the furnace and the hot water tank. They both seem to cause problems during the most inconvenient time. Let's deal with the hot water tank first. It's good...
Testimonials are Satisfying
I never ask for testimonials, but when they are recieved unsolicited, it certainly is satisfying. We try to treat our client's homes like it was our own. The trust people put into our hands is acknowledged and we want to ensure their time away from home is...
Furnace Issues in Extreme Cold
Most homeowners have upgraded their furnaces to high efficiency models. These typically come with an exhaust exit pipe at the side of the house. During winter with an abundance of snow and very cold temperatures, this exhaust pipe can be buried in snow or severly...
Travel – Nashville
Since most clients use Winnipeg Home Check services while they are away travelling, I thought I would provide some of my travel experiences. I recently spent some time in Nashville. Here are my observations: Nashville on a Saturday night. This isn’t you...
we got you covered
Thinking about a summer vacation or going to the cottage? We got you covered. We can check your home while you're away, mow your lawn, water your garden and even take care of your hot tub / pool maintenance. You can leave your home with peace of mind that everything...
Sump Pump Troubles
Not everyone knows and understands the workings of the sump pump in the basement. It can save an expensive disaster, but a certain level of understanding and caution is necessary to ensure your sump pump is a preventive measure and not the cause of a problem. Kings...
The Ultimate Home Checklist
Before heading out on vacation, consider this to be your ultimate home checklist. Thanks to Global News for the information which is summarized here: Contact your home insurance provider: Most insurance policies now have clauses that will void coverage if your...
When Away, How Often Should Your Home Be Checked
The simple answer to this question is, "it depends". One of Canada's largest insurers, Intact Insurance, suggests that there is no requirement for scheduled checking of an unoccupied home. However in other cases, it can be as often as daily checks. In most cases a...
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Flooded Basement during the Winter. The Horror.
Here's a scene you would never want to experience. In this case the homeowner couldn't...
Keep your home safe the SMART way
While you're away, do you sometimes suffer the nagging feeling that something isn't...
How Long Does a Hot Water Heater Last?
Two appliances that are the most common problem for homeowners who are away for an...
Testimonials are Satisfying
I never ask for testimonials, but when they are recieved unsolicited, it certainly is...
Furnace Issues in Extreme Cold
Most homeowners have upgraded their furnaces to high efficiency models. These typically...