Monthly Archives: March 2011

Q: “Do I need a Tarion Warranty if I build house myself?”

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Steven

Question: “Do I need a Tarion Warranty if I build a house myself?” Response:  If you are building a home for yourself here in Ontario and not for resale, you do not need a Tarion Warranty.  As a matter of fact, … Continue reading →

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You have found a Real Four Leaf Clover! Your Luck has just improved!

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Steven

Happy St. Patrick Day! Here is a little bit of luck for all of you. Take a look a genuine Four Leaf Cover(s) that I photographed! (I’ve purposely NOT put the clover in the centre so you will need to … Continue reading →

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What’s That? Thermostatic Mixing Valve… (Also Printed in March Snap South Simcoe)

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Steven

Above most hot water tanks today there is a device known as a Thermostatic Mixing Valve also called a hot water tempering device. Water from the hot water tank enters the valve on one end and cold water enters the other end. The valve then mixes the two together so that the water coming out of the taps is hot but not scalding. Continue reading →

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