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26 July 2009
Save water - show homes in dirty cars
A good excuse for driving around in dirty car: local reservoirs have dropped to “dangerously low” levels and the City of Abbotsford will ban lawn watering, vehicle washing and similar activities as of Tuesday July 28. The sprinkling restrictions Read More...
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28 June 2009
The annual blueberry cannon debate is on again
Yes, its happens every year. Local newpapers (and sometimes The Province and Vancouver Sun) will publish stories about the propane-fuelled bird scare devices or "blueberry cannons" as we call them. Then a chain reaction of letters to the editor Read More...
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04 May 2009
Cash for toilets, just don't flush it
The City of Abbotsford and the District of Mission have teamed up to offer a rebate of $50 for each toilet replacement when a new ultra-low flow model is installed in your home. It's all part of a program to make bathroom renovations more environmentally-friendly. Read More...
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21 May 2008
Should You Test the Air in Your Home for Mold?
Molds are microscopic fungi That grow and reproduce rapidly. Mold can be harmful. It can damage and even ruin materials, such as paper, cardboard and fabrics. More importantly, mold can affect your health and your family’s health. Molds can cause Read More...
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21 May 2008
Discounted Mortgage Loan Insurance for Energy-Efficient Homes
For most people, the hardest part of buying a home — especially the first home — is saving the necessary down payment. Mortgage Loan Insurance helps you buy a house with little or no down payment. CMHC or Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Read More...
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29 September 2007
Buying A home With Underground Oil Tank?
Do you know if the house you are buying has an underground heating oil storage tank? If there is an underground oil tank and it leaks into the ground, you as the buyer could be liable for the cost of removal of that tank and cleanup of contaminated soil Read More...
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