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| Titre | Date | Durée | |
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| THDS Owner's Manual - RADON Ep. 08 | 14 Oct 2026 | 00:32:20 | |
Some problems in a house announce themselves. Leaking pipes leave stains. A furnace can start making strange noises or stop heating your home. Mold — you can usually see it and often, you can smell it. Radon does none of that. You can’t see it, smell it or taste it. It doesn’t give you a headache, make you feel sick, or give you any warning at all. And you can’t tell whether a house has a radon problem just by looking at it. So when somebody tells me, “Oh, we don’t have radon here,” my first question is — how do you know? Because the only way to know is to test. Not your neighbour’s house. Not the average for your city. Your house. And this matters more than most people realize. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in people who have never smoked — and most Canadians have never tested their home for it. Today we’re talking about what radon is, how it gets in, how to test for it properly, and what to do if the number comes back higher than you’d like. Because this is one problem in a house that you can measure — and usually fix.
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| THDS Buyer's Manual - Roofs Part 2 Strata Ep. 07 | 13 Oct 2026 | 00:19:49 | |
In many if not most strata buildings, the roof is common property, and the strata corporation arranges its maintenance, repairs and eventual replacement. So when you buy a strata property, you're also taking on a share of the responsibility for the the roof. But the arrangement isn't the same everywhere. Check the strata plan and the bylaws to understand who looks after what. And remember: the strata corporation is made up of the owners. The elected council helps manage its affairs, often with help from a strata management company, and some decisions need a vote of the owners. So when somebody says, "The strata will pay for it," remember where that money comes from. Owners pay through their strata fees — and sometimes through an extra payment called a special levy.
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| THDS Owner's Manual Roofs Part 1 Ep. 06 | 13 Oct 2026 | 00:32:42 | |
The previous owners had it inspected, and he said the roof was fine. Besides — it's never leaked." Well, that sounds reassuring. But we're hearing what somebody said. Make a note of it then ask if there's anything in writing to back it up. Has somebody has inspected and maintained the roof? So what are some questions to ask? What do you need to know before you replace it? And what does the warranty actually tell you about how long it might last? Because the best time to get to know your roof isn't at two in the morning during a rainstorm. Just saying. - Roofing Contractors Association of BC — find a member roofing contractor: https://tinyurl.com/yxjcoprt - RoofStar Guarantee — BC's independent roofing guarantee program: https://tinyurl.com/27v3duz5 - Consumer Protection BC — home inspections, and how to check that an inspector is licensed: https://tinyurl.com/23qzjvzo Send us your comments & questions #homeimlmprovement #homeinspection #realestate #Home #property | |||
| THDS Case File BUILT ON A ROCK Ep 05 | 12 Oct 2026 | 00:42:40 | |
What can you learn before you ever set foot on the property? What should you be looking at when you do? And what questions should be answered --- in writing --- before you remove you proceed? Because “solid rock” --- is a great place to start a conversation. It’s just not where the conversation ends.
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| THDS Buyer's Manual STRATA DEPRECIATION REPORTS Ep. 04 | 11 Oct 2026 | 00:17:26 | |
Buying or owning an apartment/condominium or townhouse strata property in British Columbia? The Depreciation Report can tell you the costs to maintain a building over the long and short term.
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| THDS Owner's Manual WATER Ep. 03 | 10 Oct 2026 | 00:23:57 | |
Water is arguably the biggest concern to home ownership because it is the most common hidden cause of damage by getting into places where it shouldn't. Send us your comments & questions #homeimlmprovement #homeinspection #realestate #Home #property | |||
| The Home Discovery Show Introduction Ep. 01 | 05 Oct 2026 | 00:17:02 | |
Why there is a need for The Home Discovery Show, what this show can help with, who it can help, how it can help people better understand buying, selling, maintaining and, renovating a home. Send us your comments & questions #homeimlmprovement #homeinspection #realestate #Home #property | |||
| THDS Case File VAN. SPECIAL Ep. 02 | 03 Oct 2026 | 00:20:24 | |
A Home Discovery Case File is a composite. In this episode I've pulled together real listings of Vancouver Specials --- a style of home built in Vancouver described in the episode. Some of the examples used are for sale right now — some have already been sold or are expired listings and I've built one house that is a typical cross section of what you could find with this type of house. There are no addresses. No photos. I have avoided using anything that could point to any-one particular house. Send us your comments & questions #homeimlmprovement #homeinspection #realestate #Home #property | |||