Buying A Home? Can You Tell If It Was A Grow-Op?
Things have changed. It used to be that a grow-op property was used until it was publicly unmasked or the house was destroyed. Now these illegal grow operators take a quick crop from a house,...
View ArticlePreparing Your Home When Leaving For Winter Vacation
Before going on an extended winter vacation, we have compiled a few things to do before you leave home. These simple steps will help to take your mind off of your home while you are away, allowing you...
View ArticleVisit the CAHPI(BC) Booth at the BC Home & Garden Show
Selecting the right home inspector can be as important as finding the right home. Please drop by and visit us at the CAHPI(BC) booth at the BC Home & Garden Show at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver to...
View ArticleSaanich Teen Uses CPR to Help Save the Life Of a Man
Thomas Ottewell, the son of CAHPI(BC) RHI member Lee Ottewell, helps to save the life of a man and validates the benefits of everyone knowing CPR. Read the full story here:...
View ArticleCAHPI PATRIATES INDUSTRY STANDARDS OF PRACTICE
After 23 years of utilizing the strength of the ASHI home inspection Standards of Practice (SOP), the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors of British Columbia, CAHPI(BC), by the...
View ArticleSpring Maintenance Checklist
Spring has finally arrived in most areas of BC. After a harsh winter, the exterior of your home should be given some attention in your ‘spring cleaning’ list. The following checklist targets areas...
View ArticleCAHPI(BC) Partners with Health Canada for First Annual Radon Action Month
Canada’s first National Radon Action Month is taking place this November. Radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and Canadians are urged to take action to protect their...
View ArticleStart at the Top
As the weather gets colder, take a look at ways you can winter-proof your home – starting at the top and working your way down through your house. Draft proofing your home can reduce heat loss by...
View ArticleDiscounted Tickets Available for BC Home & Garden Show until January 13, 2014
The BC Home & Garden Show will take place February 19 – 23 at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver. Tell your friends! Purchase tickets online before January 13, 2014 and use the code NEWYEAR to obtain...
View ArticleSpring Maintenance
Q: What home maintenance things should I be doing in the springtime? Spring is the time to be working around the house, inside and outside. Here’s a checklist of things that you should be working on to...
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