As soon as the colder temperatures come, the smell of burning wood fills the air. Soon after, follow the first reports of chimney fires. As home inspectors we can assure you that heating your home with wood can be safe if you take the necessary precautions. Here are a few fireplace safety tips…
It’s a small square or round box. It’s affordable, almost invisible when you install it, terribly annoying when it goes off, and it saves lives. Unfortunately, we’ve seen too many homes and businesses in our home inspector careers with either no detectors, expired ones, or detectors that just need a new battery. Carbon monoxide…
Tis’ the season to add some extra interior and exterior holiday lights, a few cool blow ups in the front yard and perhaps a rooftop display Griswold style. C4U Home Inspections in Kelowna reminds you to play it safe this season and not to overload your system. It can be tempting to save some money…
That cool Autumn chill has returned to the Okanagan and we all know winter isn’t too far away. Fireplace season is about to be in full swing. Perhaps, you are in the middle of chopping and stacking wood for your wood burning stove or have already turned on your natural gas fireplace. Either way, regardless…
Deck the halls with boughs of holly, fa-la-la-la-laaaa… Can you believe it’s almost Christmas? Yeah, neither can we! But something we can definitely put our focus on right now? Fire safety at Christmas. While the Christmas tree, special holiday ornaments, and festive lights all feel like magic throughout the month of December (and sometimes November……
Owning a home comes with great responsibility. Do you know what to do if you suspect a gas leak? You should! A gas leak can be ultra-frightening because it can sometimes be difficult to detect which may lead to injury and even death. Therefore, it’s extra important to take immediate action if you suspect there…
As long as you look after it.. The idea of "home, sweet home," is generally the same as it used to be. Surveys prove it... A recent survey of home owners by Bankrate.com shows that mroe than 90% of homeowners have absolutely no regrets about the purchase of their current home. The survey shows that…
If you're going away for a vacation, it's important to prepare your home in the right way. While we're off on holidays, thieves are often at hard work. They're on the look out for empty homes during the holiday months. Insurance company data highlights the fact that home theft insurance claims rise during summer months.…
While many of us are more concerned about what we eat and how much we exercise, keeping healthy is also related to you home maintenance -- would you believe that? Home maintenance is greatly related to your health. Here are some of the top things to you can do to keep your home's environment healthy.…
C4U Inspections was recently called to give a second certified inspection report by clients because they were unsatisfied with their previous inspector's report on the condition of a home's outdoor decking. Poor and dangerous deck flooring repairs (left) - Extremely dangerous Watermarks meaning leaking roof (centre) - Indicator of problems Watermarks around electricity outlets (right)…