Saving Your Septic System – By the Alliston Home Inspector
Thursday, December 22nd, 2011The price for failure is steep in two way. More than 1200 people in the US die each year from contaminated water, and failing septic systems are a leading source of waterborne disease outbreaks in the country today. In a 2000 EPA report, 31 states listed septic systems as their second greatest potential source of groundwater contamination. Septic system replacement is also very expensive, with costs often running from $5,000 to $20,000 or more. Fortunately, there are some highly effective, ineffective steps you can take to eliminate this problem. Before discussing solutions, let’s look at why septic systems fail.
Establishing Real Estate Prices
Thursday, December 22nd, 2011When you list your home for sale, don’t just chose someone to represent you based on them giving you the highest price because you may end up being one of the 60% of properties that don’t sell. Ask for a complete market evaluation. Get more than one opinion.
Caulking – Home Maintenance
Monday, December 19th, 2011Picking the right caulk can be the hardest part of any caulking job. Most hardware stores carry dozens of different products, each promising better results than the other. If you use the wrong caulk, the joint will fail long before it should, which means that you’ll need to do the job all over again.
Mould – Basic Facts You Should Know
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that all moulds should be treated the same in terms of health risk and removal.