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Vermiculite is a type of insulation material that was installed in Canadian homes from as far back as the 1920s until around 1990. It is odourless, extremely fire-resistant, lightweight, easy to install and has excellent insulation properties. In fact, it was included as one of the recommended materials in the very successful CHIP (Canadian Home…

North Toronto is especially popular with families raising school-age children. It has everything families are looking for in a neighbourhood including good size houses, an excellent selection of public, private and separate schools, convenient access to Toronto’s transit system, and a multitude of parks and recreational facilities. When the expanded Toronto Mega City was formed in…

York Mills is one of Toronto’s most affluent neighbourhoods. Its mills are long gone replaced by shining office towers and luxury condominiums. Its main arterial roadways including Yonge Street and Bayview Avenue – which were once impassable by car, now serve as major roadways to and from the city core. Yet, despite all these changes York…

It’s your home’s hat. An umbrella. A lid for the family pot, if you will. And it is one of the most important aspects of any sound building. Unfortunately, your roof is also one of the most common problem areas found during a home inspection. Your roof takes a lot of wear and tear! The…

1. Natural-Stone Kitchen Countertops Stone is a durable material that stands up to the tough wear of an active kitchen. Stone’s natural variations in colors and textures make each countertop unique. The most popular stones are granite and marble, but limestone and soapstone are also commonly used. Pros: – Durable and long-lasting – Classic material that does not…

Not all foundation cracks are equal! That’s why home inspectors watch for signs of foundation wall cracking – to help identify the ones that are of concern. No homebuyer or homeowner wants to be surprised by an unplanned repair that can potentially add up to thousands of dollars. There are three main types of cracks…

Bedford Park is geared toward families with young children. It has an excellent selection of public, private and separate schools, many parkettes and playgrounds, a community centre, a library, and convenient access to Toronto’s transit system. History: Bedford Park began as a farming hamlet centered around the crossroads of Yonge Street and Lawrence Avenue. This…

Spring is a popular time for homeowners to get outside and apply some good old sweat equity to their home investment. Winter months cooped up inside can spawn some creative ideas and solutions that backyard DIY’ers can’t wait to apply. But unfortunately, perhaps in their haste, some homeowners are guilty of poor planning and fact-finding…

High Park is home to a wide range of people. Its highly regarded schools including Humberside Collegiate attract many families with school age children to this neighbourhood. High Park contains numerous rental opportunities that are popular with singles and couples. There are also a handful of seniors accommodations within this neighbourhood. The topography of the High…

Most people feel confident about the basics of home security. For example: Keep all doors locked. Have a light on in the house while away. Never hide a key outside in an obvious place, like under the mat. Yet, almost a million and a half properties get burglarized in North America each year. So how…