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What an inspector wishes every owner knew.
111 articles on buying, selling and keeping an Ottawa home in good shape.
LATEST · OCT 5, 2026
How to Choose the Right Home Inspector in Ottawa
Buying a home can move quickly. You might spend weeks finding the right place, then have only a short window to arrange an inspection. It is tempting to book the first available person, especially when your offer has a deadline. The right questions make the inspection more useful. A home inspector e
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SEP 28, 2026
9 Repairs to Make Before Selling Your Home in Ottawa
SEP 21, 2026
7 Signs You May Need a New Roof
SEP 21, 2026
What to Do With Your Pets When Selling Your Home in Ottawa
SEP 18, 2026
Home Renovation on a Budget
SEP 14, 2026
Should You Renovate or Relocate? A Guide for Ottawa Homeowners
SEP 14, 2026
Why Annual Air Conditioner Service Matters for Ottawa Homeowners
SEP 14, 2026
Is a Home Inspection Worth It? A First-Time Buyer’s Guide in Ottawa
SEP 10, 2026
Buying A Home With Vermiculite Insulation
SEP 10, 2026
What Does Builder Grade Really Mean? What Ottawa Homeowners Should Know
SEP 10, 2026
7 Time-Sucking Remodelling Mistakes You’ll Wish You Could Erase
SEP 8, 2026
Should You Rewire Your Pool Equipment for a Timer or Use a Plug-In Timer?
SEP 8, 2026
8 Most Common Electric Mistakes Found in Home Inspections
SEP 7, 2026
Home Maintenance Tips entering Fall Season
JUN 7, 2026
Why Modern Flooring Fail So Quickly: A Home Inspector’s Perspective
MAY 6, 2026
Why 90% of New Canadian Homes Aren’t what you think?!
APR 3, 2026
Home Renovation on a Budget
APR 3, 2026
Tips for Organizing Your Closet
MAR 22, 2026
Improvements That Add Property Value
MAR 22, 2026
First-Time Home Buyer? Why a Home Inspection Matters
JAN 15, 2026
Home Inspection for First-Time Buyers
JAN 5, 2026
The Pros & Cons of Buying an Older Home!
DEC 11, 2025
5 Ways to Reduce Heating Costs
OCT 26, 2025
Fireplace Safety Basics: Essential Tips for Homeowners
OCT 26, 2025
Essential Fall/Winter Maintenance Tasks for Your Home
OCT 12, 2025
Enhancing Your Home Inspection With Thermal Imaging
OCT 12, 2025
End-of-Summer Home Maintenance Tasks for Fall
OCT 12, 2025
4 Essential Fall Tasks for a Thriving Spring Lawn
SEP 1, 2025
Is It A Good Idea To Have A Home Inspector During A New Construction?
SEP 1, 2025
10 Tips to Speed Up Your Home Inspection For Every Seller!
SEP 1, 2025
Do I Need Paint Primer for Best Results?
AUG 11, 2025
Removing Wallpaper Made Easy: Tips for Success
AUG 6, 2025
Homeownership is a Journey: Benefits of Container Homes
AUG 6, 2025
7 Places Where Mold Hides: Protect Your Home
JUL 10, 2025
Essential Downsizing Tips for Seniors: Simplify the Process
JUL 10, 2025
Moving Made Easy: Essential Tips for New Home Settling
JUN 9, 2025
Get Your Kids Playing Outdoors This Summer: 3 Effective Tips
MAY 25, 2025
What Is An 11 Month Warranty Inspection?
MAY 25, 2025
To Hire A Pro Or Diy The Task?!
MAY 18, 2025
Declutter Your Home After Winter
MAY 18, 2025
Understanding Plugs Under Washer Faucets for Home Safety Part 2
MAY 18, 2025
Issues with Plug Under Tankless Water Heater Explained Part 3
MAY 18, 2025
Effective Natural Mosquito Control Solutions for Rainy Season
APR 29, 2025
Expert Tips for Planning Your New Fence
APR 29, 2025
Buy Vs. Rent: Hot Water Tank Or Furnace
APR 14, 2025
Why Spring Is The Best Time To Buy For New Homeowners
APR 13, 2025
Common Issues Found by Inspectors in New Built Homes
MAR 26, 2025
4 Key Benefits of Drones for Home Inspections in Ottawa
MAR 26, 2025
7 Expert Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale in Ottawa
FEB 4, 2025
Winter Storage Tips for AC Units in Ottawa
FEB 2, 2025
Benefits & disadvantages of a Furnace Humidifier for Your Home
FEB 2, 2025
Effective Condensation Cure Tips from Ottawa’s Top Inspector
JAN 20, 2025
Ensuring Your Electrical Safety: Expert Insights Revealed Part 1
JAN 18, 2025
Inspecting Loose 2-Piece Bathtubs: Ensuring Quality For New Homeowners in Ottawa
JAN 5, 2025
Ensure Senior Safety at Home: Essential Tips & Insights
DEC 28, 2024
Winter Planning Guide for Home Upgrades
DEC 8, 2024
Prepare Your Home for Winter: Tips from Ottawa Experts
DEC 3, 2024
Infrared Thermal Imaging for Home Inspections in Ottawa
NOV 3, 2024
Inspect Your Fireplace Before Winter: Essential Tips
NOV 3, 2024
5 Easy Ways to Prevent Chimney Fires at Home
OCT 13, 2024
The Challenge of Perfect Painting: Expert Insights from Bent Nails
OCT 2, 2024
Upgrade Your Water Heater: Tankless vs. Traditional
OCT 2, 2024
Importance of Draining Your Water Heater for Home Care
OCT 2, 2024
Sell Your Home in Fall? Key Insights for Ottawa Sellers
SEP 15, 2024
Detecting Hidden Water Leaks
SEP 15, 2024
7 Rewarding Fall Home Improvement Projects for Your Home
SEP 8, 2024
4 Ways to Improve Fall Curb Appeal
SEP 8, 2024
3 Tips to Sell Your Home at the End of Peak Selling Season
SEP 2, 2024
Understanding Backflow Valves: Essential Information for Homeowners
AUG 2, 2024
How to Clean Windows Like a Pro in 3 Easy Steps
AUG 2, 2024
Double-Glazed Windows – Everything You Need To Know
JUL 24, 2024
Home Maintenance Chores That Shouldn’t Be Ignored!
JUN 16, 2024
Selecting a Home Inspection Company: You’re Hiring a Person, Not a Company
JUN 4, 2024
Home Safety: Fire Prevention and Smoke Detector Maintenance
JUN 4, 2024
5 Tips for Fire Pit Safety
JUN 4, 2024
Fire Pit or Money Pit? 9 Ways to Avoid Overspending
JUN 4, 2024
Considering Adding a Fire Pit This Year?
MAY 16, 2024
Do I buy Gutter Guards for a home?
MAY 14, 2024
Rain, Rain Go Away–The Importance of Proper Water Drainage
MAY 5, 2024
Replacing Rain Gutters and Downspouts
MAY 5, 2024
Gutter Cleaning for a Healthy Home
MAY 5, 2024
The Importance of Gutter Health
MAY 5, 2024
How to clean a P-trap
MAY 2, 2024
Latex Vs. Silicone
APR 28, 2024
Extend Your Outdoor Living Season: 3 Effective Methods
APR 28, 2024
Selling Your Home? Discover the Power of Plants
APR 28, 2024
Cleaning: How to Get Pencil Off A Wall
APR 25, 2024
Home Seller’s Checklist: Here’s How to Prepare for a Home Inspection
APR 25, 2024
Spring Allergen Removal—Getting Air Ducts Clean
APR 25, 2024
Spring Cleaning Fun for the Whole Family
APR 13, 2024
Spruce Up for your Home’s Exterior This Spring
APR 12, 2024
100 Amp Panel Vs. 200 Amp
APR 4, 2024
Toilet moves is this a deficiency??
MAR 18, 2024
4 Things to Do in March to Avoid a Yucky Spring
FEB 22, 2024
The Importance Of A Home Inspection
FEB 22, 2024
Baby-proof your home 5 ways
FEB 12, 2024
Smoke Detector Placement in Your Home
FEB 12, 2024
Why Smoke Detectors Beep At 2:00 Am
JAN 31, 2024
How To Identify An Ice Dam
JAN 29, 2024
Why’s Frost In My Attic?
JAN 19, 2024
Uncovering The Impact Of Bent Nails On Todays Housing Market
JAN 7, 2024
Why The Need For A New Build Inspection Part 1
DEC 28, 2023
8 Easy Ways to Boost Curb Appeal in Winter
DEC 28, 2023
Money Saving Fixes: Practical Tips for Cutting Costs at Home
DEC 20, 2023
Get Ready for Santa: 5 Essential Steps Preparing Your Home
DEC 14, 2023
Importance of Thermal Imaging in Home Inspections
DEC 5, 2023
Inspection Report Problems: A Guide for Ottawa Home Owners
NOV 29, 2023
7 Common Causes of Buyer Walkouts
NOV 20, 2023
Winter Moving: 9 Essential Guidelines for Smooth Transition
OCT 10, 2023
Cleaning Engineered Wood Floors: Essential Maintenance Tips
OCT 10, 2023
How to Properly Drain Your Above Ground Pool