I’ve been talking about building better homes and the value of 3rd party inspections during the construction stage. To me, allowing your site to be inspected by an unbiased inspector is a sign of a great builder. I am constantly hearing horror stories about the problems homeowners face after moving into a new house. Have you experienced any such issues? If yes, I want to see some photos! Quality Built

Carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning - are you protected at home? Get your gas appliances inspected, and have the proper alarms in place. My latest for National Post.

Learning that radon could enter your home through your well system shocked even me! Here's how we dealt with it at the country house #HolmesAndHolmes Radon Environmental Management Corp.