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Ontario Network for Internationally-trained Professionals OnlineA home inspector does a thorough examination of a house, both inside and out to determine the home’s condition, habitability and safety. Home Inspectors check the condition of the roof, foundation, floors, walls, insulation, plumbing...

(NC) As a cottager, your next few months will likely be spent rushing up north on weekends to enjoy warm weather by the lake. There are a few things that you can do when you open your cottage for the season, to ensure the next few months are spent relaxing and not working around your summer prope...

The Ministry of Consumer Services asked a volunteer panel of experts to review home inspector qualifications in Ontario. This is the panel’s report to the Minister. Currently in Ontario, anyone can call themselves a home inspector. This report takes a closer look at Ontario’s home inspector profe...

(NC) Renovating a home can be a wiser investment than moving and popular makeover shows are certainly inspiring. However, these shows can also leave viewers with mistaken impressions.If life was like TV, we could dream up an addition on a Friday evening and be drinking coffee in it on Monday. Whi...