Despite their size, pests can cause big damage to a home if the owners aren't careful. Their teeth, breeding habits, and waste can quickly tarnish the home's integrity and even stability. But more than structural damage, pests can bring disease and illness to residents if they're not careful. Rats can carry anything from rat-bite fever to plague to certain forms of meningitis. And if you are thinking of selling your home, getting rid of pests before selling is very important. Pest remediation starts with understanding how to prevent, identify, and attack an infestation as soon as it occurs. Here are five tips for getting it done as efficiently as possible.
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Home security can help you protect your property and the people in your household. The safer your home is, the better you'll feel about being at home - and after buying a home, it's important to add security in the home, if it is not already there. If you're a homeowner who would like to get started improving security in your home, here's what you need to know.
Sustainable construction technology has been slowly but surely making its way toward residential construction technology. From solar panels to zero-waste homes, Canadian homeowners have more options than ever before if they're looking to cut down on their carbon footprint and be energy efficient in their homes. Learn more about which trends are catching on and how the future may look for home building.
Despite homeowners' best efforts to make sure otherwise, homes have many hidden hazards lurking in their shadows and in plain sight. At each corner of the house, there could be a handful of hazards awaiting adults and children alike. Homeowners, especially those who are first home buyers, can take their preventative tactics one step further by understanding the nature of these hazards and learning how to prevent them. To get started, they can use this guide to start learning about the three most common residential safety hazards.
Responsible homeowners, especially those looking to sell their homes, are always looking for dangers in their home so they can get rid of them before they can cause any harm. However, some dangers are much more difficult to find than others, and mold is one of these. Mold can be tricky to identify for homeowners who don’t know what to look for. Here is what all homeowners need to know about mold growth in their home and what they should be looking for to keep their home safe.
Designing the home lighting of each room may seem as simple as buying a few fixtures and light bulbs. However, the lighting of the home has a major effect on how people perceive each room. It's also an important safety element that's easy to overlook.
The term 'closing costs' is a catch-all term that essentially refers to all the charges a home buyer pays to close escrow. In Canada, home buyers can expect the closing costs to total somewhere between 1.5 and 4% of the total cost of the home. This can be a significant amount for any home buyer—so much so that it may increase the loan bracket if the buyer has to borrow from their lender to pay for closing costs. Homeowners should understand more about how common closing costs break down, so they can budget accordingly.
A buyer's market is a condition that occurs when there are more homes than there are buyers and prices are low. Selling in a buyer's market can be tough. In a buyer's market, houses take longer to sell and usually sell for less money. If you're a homeowner who is trying to sell in a buyer's market, here's what you need to know.
Moving an entire home is a daunting task for even the most organized of people. Whether a new home buyer has professional help or not, there are still hundreds of moving parts that all need to orchestrated to perfection. Plus, there's the emotional impact of leaving a home for a brand new one. Luckily, there are ways to plan this transition so there's less stress and more success.
The home permitting process is an important one. Without permits, there would be no ability to control for quality in new home and existing home construction. Insurance companies and home buyers rely on the permitting process to ensure that the homes in their communities are safe and functional.