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416er’s December News!
Posted by on December 22, 2011
December News! Insider Tips for Healthy, Wealthy and Happy Living Inside This Issue… Detangle Stress Of Family Ties… Avoid Online Shopping Scams… Fun Facts and Laughs: Highest-Paid Comedians, Essential Technologies For 2012, And More… Trivia Challenge: Win a Free ProOil Change for Your Car Real Estate Q&A: How Do I Find The Best Deal When Getting [...]
416er’s November Newsletter
Posted by on November 10, 2011
Inside This Issue…
Holiday Dangers For Children…
Exotic Vacations – Just like Home…
Internet Webs Family Together…
5 Foods to Keep You Running…
Fun Facts and Laughs: Find A Job After 50,
Dumb Moves With Smart Phones, And More…
Trivia Challenge: Win a Free Oil Change for your Car
Real Estate Q&A: How Can I Make My Home Appear Larger?
How to end a Tenancy Agreement
Posted by on August 11, 2010
When the Tenant and Landlord agree to end a Tenancy, Use the N11 Form approved by the Landlord and Tenant Board. As a landlord, I have had my share of problems, I cannot stress how important it is to use this simple form. The N11 form can save thousands of dollars. Here it is: (You [...]
Quick Tips for Keeping Your Home Cool During The Summer Heat
Posted by on July 7, 2010
I write this during a heat wave here in Southern Ontario. Here are three quick tips to help feel cooler you more comfortable during this heat during the night. Close Your Bedroom Doors: Hot air rises and the cool air conditioned air flows out of ducts along floors and down stairs. So one way to [...]
One Easy Number When Looking For a Taxicab In Toronto
Posted by on April 26, 2010
I came across this useful easy to remember telephone number. When looking for a taxi cab in Toronto call 416-TAXICAB and get connected to a number of taxi cab companies. Don’t drink and drive, and Don’t Drink and Walk either (that apparently is even more dangerous). Arrive Alive so you can read my blog another [...]
Predicting Canadian Mortgage Rates
Posted by on March 27, 2010
How are Canadian Mortgage Rates Set?… Variable mortgage rates and lines of credit move with the prime lending rate…. Fixed-Rate Mortgages move with the bond market….
February Toronto MLS Market Watch Report
Posted by on March 5, 2010
Here is the February 2010 Toronto MLS Market Watch Report. We continue to see fewer than normally expected volume of homes on the market. Buyers seem to be pushing up home prices.
Roll Roofing is a Low Quality Product
Posted by on March 2, 2010
Amazingly enough I could not find any signs of leakage (though without a doubt it had to be letting water pass) This is roll roofing after about 15 years. Imagine taking asphalt shingles and making a big roll out of it. It is the one of the least expensive way to cover a flat roof and the lowest quality. I automatically assume that any Flat Roof covered by Roll Roffing may need to be replaced within about 5 years.
Can I hire a Contractor Without WSIB?
Posted by on February 25, 2010
Can I hire a Contractor Without WSIB? The short answer is yes… but why would you want to? To better understand what I mean, keep reading, there are a few very important things you should know before you consider hiring someone without WSIB.
Inside an Old Electric Furnace
Posted by on February 12, 2010
Ever wonder about an electric Furnace? I found one in a basement during one of my home inspections. The green big thing at the bottom of the picture on the left is the blower. It sucks the air in and pushes up through the electric coils visible on the right. Electricity runs through the coils heating them up. As the air passes it picks up the heat and warms up.
Required Construction Documents Part 3: Health and Safety Policy by Steven Silva
Posted by on February 11, 2010
The Health and Safety Policy Statement is all that is required. It is a one page document (usually part of their whole Health and Safety Program which is many pages long). Take a look at my Health and Safety Policy Statement. This is my current policy for my Construction/Consulting company. There are four things that I look for (as does the Ministry Of Labour) in order to make it valid.
Required Construction Documents Part 1: Registration Of Constructors (Form 1000) by Realtor Steve
Posted by on February 5, 2010
Before I allow any contractor to work for me on a construction project here in Ontario, I require 3 Documents to be provided: Registration of Constructors (Form 1000), Copy of a WSIB clearance certificate, Copy of their Health and Safety Policy. I have allowed work to start without contracts, quotes/estimates, and even without references BUT the first three MUST be provided. As I tended to work with smaller contractors, except for the WSIB clearance certificate, they usually had no idea what all the other two were. They also tended to be surprised when I would ask for a WSIB clearance certificate up front. Over the next three blogs I will discuss each one and why I think each one is so important.
