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Nearly every home in Calgary features a chimney, whether it’s for a wood-burning fireplace or an exhaust for the home furnace or other appliances. While chimneys are common, taking proper care of them is anything but. At Accurate Home Inspection, we routinely find chimneys without chimney liners or with liners that are completely worn out… Read more »
According to the Farmer’s Almanac, we are looking to come into a cold and snowy winter, and although you may be used to this kind of extreme weather, your roof may not be up to the challenge. The fact is that if you have even slight or moderate damage to your roof, it could mean… Read more »
A lot of DIY websites and TV shows these days make a big deal about replacing old windows. They say that you could save hundreds of dollars per year on your energy bills with new windows since they’re more energy efficient. There are also all of those fancy new windows that filter UV light and… Read more »
With winter winding down, that means spring – and of course, spring cleaning – isn’t too far away. While it’s no secret that spring cleaning can be mundane, you can spice things up a bit with a few games for you and your family to play that will add some fun into your home maintenance…. Read more »
Cooking accidents and heating equipment-related incidents make up nearly one-third of all home fires in a number of Canadian provinces, including Alberta, according to the last home fire statistics available at a September 2011 safety summit held right here in Calgary. Cooking, in particular, tends to be the most problematic for homeowners, causing as much… Read more »
Learning everything there is to know about a house can be quite an undertaking, especially when some of the most important details aren’t visible to the naked eye. Fortunately, technology like thermal imaging allows home inspectors to reveal so much more. Let’s take a look at a few of the benefits of using thermal imaging… Read more »
With winter now here to stay for the next couple months, cold weather-related issues such as frozen pipes are back as well. However, most people are under the impression that simply keeping the home heated during the winter is enough to prevent issues like frozen pipes from happening, but this isn’t entirely true. There are… Read more »
You’ve heard of paying to have a home inspected before you buy it, but what about having it inspected before you sell it? There are some benefits to doing an inspection even before you put your home on the market that could end up saving you time and money in the long run. A potential… Read more »
It seems like with our varying cold climate here in Calgary that window condensation in the winter is purely unavoidable. When you do notice a bit of condensation forming in the winter, you have a few options: cross your fingers that damage will not be done, accept your fate and let the damage happen or… Read more »
The crisp, cool temperatures of fall are settling in, so it’s time to prep your home for the autumn season – and the winter months ahead. Here are some tips to keep in mind as the thermometer falls to ensure your home is ready for the season ahead! Caulk the Corners Now is the best… Read more »
