VINES, VINES BEAUTIFUL VINES

We all like the looks of nice plants trees and vines on our properties. Well I often warn homeowners about the negative effects of these nice plants. Vines in particular can be a problem to the home. This week I came across an example of vines that hadgrown up under...

DOES THE WELL PRODUCE ENOUGH WATER – for your family?

I recently inspected an acreage that is nicely set up for horses. Knowing how sketchy the water is in the area I convinced the buyer to have a flow test done on the 30″ bored well. As it turned out the well is only producing about 1/2 gallon per minute. This...

A SIMPLE $20.00 ADDITION TO YOUR HOME THAT CAN SAVE YOU THOUSANDS

Lloydminster is built on a relatively flat area as most of the locals will know. Every month it seems that new subdivisions are being built, pushing the city outward constantly. Of course this new development takes a lot of planning in terms of infrastructure such as...

When is an inspection Thorough enough?

HOW THOROUGH SHOULD AN INSPECTION BE? I have been mulling this question over in my mind lately and have been discussing the same with some friends and acquaintances. It seems to me that some people have the attitude that a home inspection is a look at the homes...

SO, YOU WANT AN ACREAGE, EH!

I have lived on acreages for most of my adult life, and I have to say there are many advantages. The seclusion, privacy and space are the greatest advantages I suppose. What seems to elude most potential acreage shoppers is the work that goes along with having your...