Avoiding moisture problems in the home

There are many hidden sources of moisture in your home that can lead to serious problems, such as mould. To keep moisture levels in check, consider these tips: • Bathrooms are an obvious source of moisture build-up. Contractor and TV personality Mike Holmes recommends keeping the fan going for at least a half hour after a shower. • Check regularly for water infiltration around window and door sills, as well as other intakes into the home, such as dryer vents and cable wiring. • Determine the humidity level in your home. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, it should be 30-60%. (Keep in mind that humidity may vary greatly from room to room.) • Regularly inspect caulking around sinks, tubs and showers. Even a tiny break can cause water to leak gradually into the wall or floor, causing damage you may not notice for months. • Clean up wet spills as soon as possible. On hardwood floors especially, water can seep through and become trapped. • Repair leaking faucets, toilets and pipes immediately. A drip can quickly become a shower. Being mindful of moisture today can help you avoid potentially high repair bills later on.

Beautiful Home on 1 Acre Lot in North Kildonan

NEW LISTING IN NORTH KILDONAN! Country living in North Kildonan! The value is in the 1 acre lot and the beautifully maintained 1520 SF bungalow. Approved for subdivision with survey completed, you choose...keep it all or make it into two parcels of land. Entering this home you are greeted with gleaming hardwood floors and oak woodwork throughout. This flows thru to the formal dining room and bright kitchen. The sunken family room warms the space with a black marble surround gas fireplace, features vaulted ceilings and patio doors to the hot tub and tiered deck made for entertaining. Continuing your tour you have a 4 piece bathroom, 2 bedrooms plus the welcoming master bedroom. Here you will find a large closet and a full ensuite bathroom with jetted tub. On the lower level is large recreation room with wet bar, 3 piece bathroom and a massive utility room with many upgrades incl. furnace and HWT. In addition to the oversized garage you find an abundance of concrete to park your RV and other toys. MLS#1505491