Author Archives: Steven

Does Your Roof Have Enough Snow?

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Steven

Have you ever looked out the window and noticed that some homes seem to have less snow on their roofs than others? Most of the time, the amount of snow on your roof isn’t a problem. However, homes that lose … Continue reading →

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December News!

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Steven

Steven Silva’s… December News! Insider Tips for Healthy, Wealthy and Happy Living Inside This Issue… Detangle Stress Of Family Ties… Avoid Online Shopping Scams… Fun Facts and Laughs: Highest-Paid Comedians, Essential Technologies For 2012, And More… Trivia Challenge: Win a Free … Continue reading →

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Is Your Chimney Ready For Santa?

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Steven

Santa isn’t as young as he used to be and I think he put on a little extra weight this year.  Getting down those chimneys is hard enough as it is, so if you have a chimney for your fireplace, … Continue reading →

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Switching the Thermostat from “Cool” to “Heat”…

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Steven

Switching the thermostat from Cool to Heat has always marked a point during the year for me when I finally admit to myself that the warm season is over and the cold season begins.  It is also a reminder to do some Autumn … Continue reading →

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Steven Silva’s November News

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Steven

Steven Silva’s… November News! Insider Tips for Healthy, Wealthy and Happy Living Inside This Issue… Holiday Dangers For Children… Exotic Vacations – Just like Home… Internet Webs Family Together… 5 Foods to Keep You Running… Fun Facts and Laughs:   … Continue reading →

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Getting Rid of Leaves Easily

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Steven

I got some great advice from my Small Engine Repair Man Scott Ratcliffe.  He was kind enough to write it down and allow me to publish it: “Now that most leaves have fallen from the trees, we will find ourselves spending hours in … Continue reading →

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Water Hammer

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Steven

Q: My water pipes bang every time I turn the water on or off. I have hammer arresters, but somehow, the air cushion has leaked out. How can I re-establish the air cushion in the pipes? Nick M. Pavicic, via email … Continue reading →

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Things that go Bump in the Night

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Steven

As we approach Halloween, I thought it would be appropriate to answer a question about certain strange sounds in the home.  “Steve, every night when I lay in bed I hear knocking and when the furnace turns on there is a … Continue reading →

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Do I need a Tarion Warranty If I Build a New House?

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Steven

The Ontario New Home Warranty (Tarion Warranty) Program is run by the Tarion Corporation and is mandatory for all new homes built for sale here in Ontario.  If you are building a new home for yourself you do not need … Continue reading →

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What Home Inspectors Don’t Tell You

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Steven

What Home Inspectors Don’t Tell You (Also Seen in Snap South Simcoe) Written By: Steven Silva  Getting a Home Inspection when you buy a home is very wise. Unfortunately, Realtors and Buyers can rely too heavily on the Home Inspection … Continue reading →

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