Dryer fires and how to prevent them

Hundreds of fires in Canada are sparked each year by clogged dryer vents. According to a 2007 report from Canadian Association of Fire Marshals, There are 23,086 structure fires annually in Canada. Dryer fires accounting for 2% of those fires works out to approximately 460 house fires per year are caused by clothes dryers which […]

Dryer vents: Problems with vent covers

Save money and possibly your home with this quick fix.  Dryer vents are a fire hazard, and can be a real maintenance issue and if you’ve read our previous article you should have a good understanding on the importance of regularly scheduled dryer vent cleaning. If one of your buildings is having an ongoing issue, we […]

Why gutter vacuuming?

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HAND-CLEANING AND VACUUMING As a preface to this article, a more detailed description of why gutter cleaning is important can be found here. When selecting cleaning contractors and reviewing quotes its important to know upfront how they plan to access your gutters and perform the work. There are a variety of methods […]

How to use a ladder safely

Ladders are portable hazards and knowing how to use them safely will give you the confidence to carry out many tasks around your home. Consider that falls from ladders are among the most common injury in any industry attributing to 1500 deaths annually, with over 100,000 people hurt enough to seek medical treatment. According to […]