"YOU NEED TO KNOW..."
HOME INSPECTION INFO & ADVICE

Buying or selling a home? Arm yourself with knowledge from an insider's perspective!

Buying or selling a home is a complicated and stressful process, even for those who have done it before. Mistakes can be extremely costly, so having experienced guidance on your side is important.

As one of the most experienced home inspection companies in Ontario, Safe Homes Canada is regularly invited to contribute to leading home magazines. To help you become a smart home buyer or seller, we've collected some of our published articles and advice here for easy reference.

Fight the Rot Within
Tips on how to find and fix water damage to. From the May 2005 issue of Cottage Life Magazine.

Home Inspection Horror Story #2
We discovered a nasty and toxic surprise in an attic that a previous company somehow missed during their inspection.

An Important Note About Toronto Area Home Inspections
Some troubling info overheard at a recent conference for GTA real estate reps. Is your rep looking out for your interests, or theirs?

Well Water: The Facts
What you need to know about well water and how to maintain a well system. From the Spring 2007 issue of Our Homes Magazine.

Buying a Home in Winter?
What should your home inspector be looking for during winter inspections? From the Winter 2007 issue of Our Homes Magazine.

One Hundred Years... and counting
Interview with our own Andrew Christie about Century Homes. From the Spring 2006 issue of Our Homes Magazine.

Is Your Home Ready for Winter?
Steps to ensure your home stays warm and dry this winter. From the Fall 2006 issue of Our Homes Magazine.

Dismantling the Mike Holmes Media Monster
Andrew Christie of Safe Homes Canada debunks some misinformation about the home inspection industry from a high-profile source.

A Century Home Inspection Horror Story
Not all home inspections are equal. This true story of two previously "inspected" century homes offers an important lesson.