Load Bearing Warning Signs
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Hi Everyone, Its been a little while since an update, so I thought I would share with you what came in the mail today. Finally got my USA Patent. its official. As for the Private Members Bill, we are waiting for the Private Members Office to finish writing it out. Hoping it will be fiinished in time for the return of Parliament in September. Cheers, Dennis.

Replace your smoke alarm batteries every time you change your clocks. You will also want to test them monthly to make sure theyre working. If you arent sure theyre working properly, its time to replace them. #TipTuesday #FirePreventionWeek

If you aren’t sure where to start after a flood, I recommend consulting an expert. Here’s a list of tips on how to deal with mould after flooding that Concrobium Mold Solutions has put together.

As the leaves begin to fall off the trees, you will want to regularly check your eavestroughs to clear out debris before they freeze. Clogged eavestroughs and d...ownspouts will freeze into a channel of frozen muck in the winter, and will eventually warp the eavestrough due to overloading. #TipTuesday See more

Did you know the average home loses about 30% of its heat due to drafts? Check the caulking around windows and doors yearly as they may be a source of heat loss and need to be replaced. #TipTuesday

Take it from Mike Holmes - buying a house without a home inspection is like playing Russian roulette with your finances. If you lose a bid on a home that is overpriced and in major disrepair, you dont want it. Learn more about buying it right.

Most homeowners don't think they have time to check references, but believe me you do! Call past clients to check out the contractor’s work. It is your job to ask questions. As soon as you think you’re asking too many, remember how much you’re investing into your reno. #TipTuesday

If you're thinking about building something on your property - like a shed - make sure you check your municipality's rules and restrictions and whether or not y...ou need a permit. I've seen some beautiful custom sheds that need to be taken down because the structure doesn't meet city guidelines. This National Post article will explain how to build your shed right. #TipTuesday See more

If you arent sure where to start after a flood, I recommend consulting an expert. Heres a list of tips on how to deal with mould after flooding that Concrobium Mold Solutions has put together.

A lot of people are passing on Home Inspections these days - for reasons like they are worried about losing a bidding war on a property. This is especially true... in places like Toronto and Vancouver where the housing market is booming. But buying a home without an inspection is basically buying blind. You dont know what youre going to get - and sometimes you get hundreds and thousands dollars worth of repairs on that "perfect house you had to have. See more

Water damage creates the perfect environment for mould to grow - which will compromise your indoor air quality. If youve experienced a leak or a flood in your ...home its important to follow these steps to eliminate contamination. Mould can lead to health issues for your family and damage to your homes structure. #TipTuesday See more

Most homeowners dont think they have time to check references, but believe me you do! Call past clients to check out the contractors work. It is your job to ask questions. As soon as you think youre asking too many, remember how much youre investing into your reno. #TipTuesday

Some good tips in this post.

If youre thinking about building something on your property - like a shed - make sure you check your municipalitys rules and restrictions and whether or not y...ou need a permit. Ive seen some beautiful custom sheds that need to be taken down because the structure doesnt meet city guidelines. This National Post article will explain how to build your shed right. #TipTuesday See more

Are you planning or starting a bathroom renovation? Read this and #MakeItRight.

A couple weeks ago someone asked "How can you ensure a future buyer that your home inspection was done by a professional who is neutral?" This is a great quest...ion and we wanted to share with the class. 1. Make sure your home inspector is registered with CAHPI or ASHI, this will mean they have been trained and must uphold the ethics of the association to be part of it 2. Find the inspector yourself with research and let the buyer know you did this on your own and it was not an industry referral 3. Provide the contact information of the inspector, his years of experience and training with the report so it is transparent In the "buyer beware" world we live in you will always have some suspicion the report is biased but do these steps and you will do more than most to show it is legit. www.mikeholmesinspections.com

Indoor air quality is compromised during indoor construction projects and remodeling jobs. The adhesives, glues, and treatment processes (painting, varnishing, ...etc.) are filled with VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) and Formaldehyde. Are you aware of which materials do not significantly off-gas (drywall, wood, tile, and stone) and which ones do (laminates, veneers, carpeting, and vinyl)? The impact of VOCs and Formaldehyde once construction is complete will depend in part on the amount of ventilation available among other things. VOC levels can remain high months after a project is complete, but will dissipate over time. Its important to have your air quality checked after a remodeling to make sure youre family is safe. A Healthy Home inspection from Mike Holmes Inspections includes VOC, formaldehyde and radon testing. Learn more and book your healthy home inspection today!

Some good tips on Home Inspection.

The most important questions to ask when you are hiring a home inspector: 1) How long have you been in business as a home inspector? 2) Did you have any exper...ience in the building trades before becoming an inspector? 3) Do you belong to a professioal association of home inspectors? 4) Can you provide atleast 10 references from people who have hired you in the past? See more

Are you heading North this Canada Day long weekend? Make sure your home is protected before you leave.

Its been brought to my attention that someone is impersonating me and sending FB friend requests on my behalf, offering free renovations. The only FB page I ha...ve is this Fan page. If anyone is messaging or calling you pretending to be me, please do not give them any information. Please do not accept any friend requests from me and report the page immediately. Thanks for helping me Make It Right. See more

Entertaining outdoors is something we all love to do. But the party can take a turn for the worse if a fire starts. Make it right by being safe. National Post

1 more week until season 2 of #homefree premiers. These guys worked so hard in the Georgia heat to win a dream home for their hero. And this year we build an entire neighbourhood. I cant wait for you to see it! Tune in June 16th!

Why you need a MIKE HOLMES inspection

During the Summer keep your blinds and curtains closed to keep the sunlight and heat out. This helps maintain cooler indoor temperatures and will save you money on air conditioning costs. #TipTuesday

For everyone asking, here is a great resource for returning to your home after the Alberta Wildfires:

Check this out. Kate Campbell from the HGTV show "Decked Out" and "Holmes on Holmes", using my signs on her farm house renovation. Hope to see them on TV soon Kate.

Mike Holmes construction company(Make it Right Construction).

Another shot of my signs identifing a beam. Thanks Make it Right Construction.

May is Deck Safety Awareness Month! Do you know if your deck is safe? Theres already been too many stories of unsafe decks this year - and its not even summer yet! Take this quiz to see if you need a deck inspection #InspectYourDeck

As a homeowner, did you know that if your home is under renovation or construction, its considered a work site. It might not be your job to be the safety officer, but you should be aware of the basics so that you dont get charged or fined under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

I heard about a few more deck collapses this week. Enough is enough. Here are the 7 key areas you can check to make sure you deck is safe. Simpson Strong-Tie #InspectYourDeck

Hey everyone, Time for an update on the progress of Load Bearing Signs with the Government. We have found a new MP to submitt a Private Members Bill on our behalf. Next week we are starting the legal process of the Bill and then submitting it in the House of Commons. I will update you all with the next steps once we get news. Its a lenghty process but well worth it. I also want to thank Mike Holmes and Make it Right Construction company, for the support and use of my product during this process. I will update everyone once again when I get more information. Cheers and have a great weekend. Dennis, LBWS

Planning on building your ultimate deck this Spring? Here are my dos and donts of deck design. #InspectYourDeck

When building a deck, I recommend building it 12 on centre instead of the standard 16 to help prevent warping and dipping. Its stronger and the cost isnt much more. #TipTuesday Simpson Strong-Tie SigmaDek

There are a lot of parts to your deck. Handrails, and guardrails and footings and posts. Each of these pieces has to be inspected to make sure its safe for the... upcoming deck season. Heres what you need to know to keep your friends and family safe and to Make It Right. #InspectYourDeck Simpson Strong-Tie See more

A lot of people have been asking about not having a ledger board. This article by SigmaDek should help clarify #InspectYourDeck http://makeitright.ca/res/article/ledger-boards-deck-safety

Todays #TipTuesday is R-Value. What does it mean and why is it important? R means resistance. Check out this video to learn about what type of insulation you should be using. @Roxul @BASF

Your ledger board is what holds the structure of your deck to your home. One of the most common reasons for a deck collapse is when the ledger board pulls away ...from the home which is exactly what happened here: http://baltimore.cbslocal.com//5-injured-in-deck-collapse/ This week Ill be talking about the ledger board and how to Make It Right. #InspectYourDeck See more