Daniel Giddings's (apeaceofmind) Blog

Is the current economic situation caused you to stop your renovation plans?  Were you hoping to finish a few projects around the house, but not sure if you want to spend right now?  Then I may have a solution-or a great suggestion at least. I stumbled across this place about a year ago.  His popu...

From October 1st - December 31st on top of our regular Referral Rewards, for every referred and completed Home Inspection, your name will be entered in a draw for a one night stay at the beautiful Nestleton Waters Inn, newly built, surrounded with peace and serenity.  30 minutes north of Oshawa, ...

Proud to be part of this community and proud to present this concert.  Everyone will enjoy the sound of Christmas carols played by instrumentalist Matthew James.  Come and join us in the beautiful Oshawa Little Theatre for 'A Smooth Jazz Christmas'. Tickets can be purchased online at the Oshawa ...

Recently, I went on a stakeout with a private investigator. He was showing me the 'ropes' of his business. For two days, we sat in his car and waited. We didn't see any 'action' till the last three hours. When that time came, I saw him jump into character and become someone so spy-like, that even...

How comfortable would you feel if you went into a Doctors office to consult them about some very serious health concerns, and on the wall was their certification from the internet?  And to question them further you realize that they received their 'knowledge' from a book, completed a test and was...

Almost everything we buy, comes with a user manual.  That way if something breaks or goes wrong with our product, we have something we can refer to before we pay someone to tell us what is wrong.  If the toaster isn't toasting, the vacuum doesn't suck anything up, the coffee pot just isn't brewin...

When we purchased our first home many years ago, we were shocked that the neighbors that had been living beside one another for 3-4years already, did not know each other at all!  We live in a beautiful neighborhood on a family oriented street, which was one of the selling features of our house. W...

Many times in our lives we will hire people for different reasons.  Perhaps a Real Estate Agent, Contractor, Daycare Provider.  Maybe your buying a pool or need something painted.  Whatever the need there are a multitude of people wanting your business.  People trained in their profession to do t...

Why should I consider removing my underground storage tank?Many underground home heating oil tanks are the same type of 275 gallon bare steel tanks you have probably seen in basements or garages. These tanks were not designed to be buried and, if left in place, will eventually rust and leak. Even...

Many people , especially when purchasing a home, are looking for ways to save money.  When it comes down to the Inspection of a home, many people feel they can 'look over' the house themselves and save the money it would cost to have a Home Inspector come in.  Here are are few points to consider ...