by dglennie | Nov 23, 2012 | EMF
This is the first of a three-part series of my investigation of EMF in my house. Part 2 EMF – The Survey Part 3 EMF – Remediation The topic of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) and how it may affect the health of occupants of houses is complex and contentious. It...
by dglennie | Nov 21, 2012 | General Interior
There are pink stains that appear in biofilm in bathrooms and other areas of many houses. It will show up on the edges of bathtubs, on shower curtains, near taps, on ceramics, in toilet tanks or bowls, and even in water bowls used for pets. I frequently notice these...
by dglennie | Nov 7, 2012 | HVAC
Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV’s) are wonderful devices. They do improve indoor air quality within the home by continuously exchanging stale indoor with fresh outdoor air. Most effective in the heating season, the warm indoor air partially heats the incoming...
by dglennie | Nov 6, 2012 | Electrical
Tamper resistant (TR) electrical receptacles are now required for new construction in Canada. They are stamped with the letters “TR” and they are designed to prevent children from entering small metal objects into the receptacle which could cause them to...
by dglennie | Nov 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
Hello world. I’m starting this blog with the initial purpose of presenting interesting or informative items or situations I’ve encountered during my 20+ years of inspecting homes in Ottawa. I will post probably about twice week. At first there will be no...
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