John Arnott's (welcomehomeinspections) Blog

Question:  What is the proper way to vent a clothes dryer?  Answer:  Here are some facts from the United States Fire Administration.  Dryer exhaust should vent directly outside the home. In some new homes, washers and dryers are placed in non traditional areas of the house, including upstairs bed...

Urea formaldehyde foam insulation (UFFI) is again in the news. An Ontario Company has been ordered by the Federal Government to stop selling a formaldehyde based insulation that has already been installed in about 700 homes.  Justice Minister Rob Nicholson announced a "cease and desist "order aga...

Emergency shut offs- What every family member should know A basic safety plan can protect your home and family and is simple to set up. What is probably most important is to ensure that each and every member of your family is also familiar with the plan and are trained on how to operate the contr...