A Buyer's Choice Home Inspections Grande Prairie with Chad Wnuk

Clean indoor air is increasingly important as COVID-19 keeps us inside. Popular air purifier brands are making a lot of promises about what they can do to keep your home safe, but a CBC Marketplace investigation found that a homemade DIY purifier can actually outperform some of the most well-known brands on the market. https://hubs.ly/H0HcQ040

When there are so many stairs you may need a washroom break! LOL

Home inspections are an exercise in risk reduction. Their true value is in alerting you to big-ticket issues within the property, which can safeguard you against buying a money pit. While everyone likes to save money, skipping a home inspection when buying property could easily end up costing way more! https://hubs.ly/H0FH2vM0

One of the most exciting things you can do as a homeowner is tackle a renovation project. But this isn’t just a matter of grabbing a big sledgehammer and starting to knock down walls. Renovations take time and money. Creating a realistic timeline and budget are keys to success. And having your major renovations inspected as they near completion will offer you added peace of mind that your money has been well spent. https://hubs.ly/H0FH2rB0

Yikes! Don’t listen to anyone but your inspector when it comes to potential risks on a property.

The reality is that perfect homes don’t exist. And, while the spectrum of issues that can arise in a home varies wildly, every single property in existence can use improvements. And when you’re making one of the largest purchases of your lifetime, it makes sense to have an expert examine the property and make sure there aren’t hidden issues you wouldn’t see without a professional eye. One major problem could cost you a lot of money. https://hubs.ly/H0FGQft0

Home organizing just isn’t a do-it-one-time-and-forget-it sort of thing. Tackling a small task or two each day, in fact, is one of the best ways to prevent all your organizing and decluttering work from being undone. Check out these helpful tips from organizational pros. https://hubs.ly/H0FF4460

Phew! Repairs completed just before the inspection. How did I do?

Home is where the heart is, so why not show your home some love this Valentine’s Day by taking care of projects on your to-do list? Not only will you feel great about it, but your home will love you too. Check out our blog for tips on getting the whole family involved in making your home even cozier while you spend quality time together https://hubs.ly/H0Gdwjv0

Insulation is a material in your home that you likely spend precious little time thinking about. Then along comes sub zero (or sweltering) weather, a three-digit utility bill or chilly drafts and you start thinking about it a lot! Check out these tips on how to properly insulate your home. https://hubs.ly/H0D4tWc0

Haha! We couldn’t resist You have to look out for those serious leaks.

Concerned about radon levels in your home? A radon test is an inexpensive and simple way to bring you peace of mind for both an existing home and a prospective purchase. An invisible and odourless radioactive gas that’s released from the ground thanks to radium (which comes from uranium), radon build-up can occur in any home, regardless of age or how well it’s maintained. https://hubs.ly/H0D4tqf0

Canada’s long winters, along with a lack of sunlight, can affect our mental health. This year, while also facing the COVID-19 pandemic where we must limit social interactions, our wellbeing is challenged even more. Because everything we surround ourselves with in our homes can impact our emotional state, making the right choices about light, colour and our environments can help boost our mental health. https://hubs.ly/H0FDL130

It turns out, size does matter. Or, rather, the misrepresentation of a home’s square footage, as a court ruled in favour of a first-time homebuyer in Stouffville, Ontario, after a seller and real estate agent failed to properly disclose the home’s size. An appraisal came in at 1,450 square feet, while the buyer has been told several figures ranging between 2,000 and 2,500 square feet. This discrepancy resulted in the rescission of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and the return of the $50,000 deposit. https://hubs.ly/H0D4t2F0

Wishing you a fabulous 2021 filled with happiness, health and success!

DIY staging at its finest LOL

Nobody wants to hear that the crack in their basement wall or floor could end up costing thousands to properly repair, but this is something you don’t want to leave to chance. And you definitely want to be made aware of this risk if you’re a potential homebuyer. This is just one more reason why a home inspection is so important for protecting your hard-earned money! https://hubs.ly/H0xg6k30

It will be interesting to see how housing trends change based on the pandemic. For one, with the possibility of a second wave or another lockdown in mind, many people are looking for more space. This often means searching outside of cities. https://hubs.ly/H0xg69w0

Haha! Just imagine!

Fall is clearly in the air and with it comes some important checks to complete in and around your home to ensure you have everything in order before temperatures really start to drop. Your seasonal homeowner to-do list includes completing regular maintenance checks and balances to help prevent the most common and also costly problems from occurring. https://hubs.ly/H0x1r-p0

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

EEK! That awkward moment you realize the homeowner’s image is on the shower curtain LOL

Fire damage and loss of life can be devastating to your family and livelihood. The theme for Fire Prevention Week 2020 on October 4th-10th is focused on the kitchen one area of your home that’s most at risk for a fire to break out. Check out our latest blog for fire prevention and safety tips to help protect your loved ones and property from disaster. https://hubs.ly/H0xwMCX0

You’re thinking about becoming a homeowner and you likely have lots of questions about the homebuying process from the overarching ‘How do I buy a home?’ to specific queries around financing, home type and location. Check out these 10 steps to buying a home. https://hubs.ly/H0xb_RQ0

DOH! Time to disassemble this kitchen and begin again!

And just like that fall is upon us. If your current home or the house you’re looking to purchase is completely or partially heated with wood, it’s in your best interest to have all wood-burning appliances inspected by a Wood Energy Technical Transfer (WETT) specialist. A WETT Inspection will ensure that your system is correctly installed and operating properly, and that it poses no threat to your home and family. Your inspector will also advise you on how to best maintain your system to ensure your family remains safe year after year. https://hubs.ly/H0x6lWq0

Our homes are a source of pride, and with more time spent at home lately, it’s a perfect opportunity to give our abodes some long overdue TLC. Maintaining or investing in curb appeal is about more than aesthetics it’s also a financially sound thing to do. https://hubs.ly/H0vM1zt0