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Tips for Winter Home Maintenance
Here are a few tips for home maintenance in the winter. There's never a moment when home maintenance does not matter, especially when dealing with cold, wet weather. Serving Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland, Campbell River, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Port Alberni,...
The Important Aspects of Wood Burning
*POST UPDATED FEB 13, 2021
I have completed the WETT training and I’d like to take a moment to discuss some of the important aspects of wood burning. This topic is especially relevant due to changes in the Comox Valley in regards to wood stove emissions.
Water management and perimeter drainage
The purpose of a perimeter drain system is to disperse the water collected from the roof surface away from the foundation wall of a house. The roof drainage system and the perimeter drain system need to work together to manage the water around a building. These are...
What should you be looking for when viewing a home?
Prospective house buyers should be on the look out for certain signs when they are viewing a house for the first time. These are suggestions of what to keep in mind and why you should have a home inspector look at your potential new home. Serving Courtenay, Comox,...
Why you should hire a home inspector
Everyone deserves a thorough understanding of a home prior to buying it. I started Baker Street Home Inspection to make sure you “Get to Know the Home You’re Buying”. One of the most expensive and important purchases you will ever make will be your home. However,...
Polybutylene piping
This is a plumbing supply and distribution piping that was commonly installed in houses in the 90's. The piping has a bad reputation in the housing industry now because when they first started installing this material they used a plastic fitting any time they needed...