The acquisition of a condo has several aspects that must not be overlooked if one wants to avoid unpleasant surprises. When buying a condo, it is important to keep in mind that you are also getting the management of the entire building. In other words, you must ensure that the management of the building, carried…
Winter is definitely here and the frequent presence of frost at the bottom of your windows suggests that you are experiencing a moisture problem in your home. You look on the web to find possible solutions, but this only brings you more questions... Incorrectly connected dryer, inadequate exhaust fan, poor air circulation, lack of air…
In our previous column, we warned young shoppers about pitfalls they might encounter when buying their first home. This week, we are going for 3 additional tips, but that are this time for all property buyers. Based on our experience acquired through thousands of inspections and legal expertises, we present these tips to help you…
Imagine: you buy a beautiful house, "completely renovated", as the announcement said, so your family and you move in. Everything is going for the best when, suddenly one morning, a stain on the ceiling of the basement catches your attention. You look and search for the cause without success so you decide to call a…
You’ve been searching for the house of your dreams for weeks when you finally find the rare gem: the kitchen has just been renovated to today’s taste, the paint is trendy and the bathroom modern. The mandatory Declarations by the seller form mentioned major renovations were done, but you were far from expecting such a…
Regardless of their composition, our blankets serve many functions; they protect us from the cold and snow while keeping us dry. It is therefore normal that we want to take good care of them. The experts at Legault-Dubois demystify 5 urban legends about roofs so that you can better direct your interventions and save money…
The design of a balcony, patio or raised deck has strict rules to ensure the safety of all the users. Also, did you know that there is a difference between a handrail and a guardrail? Listen to our video to see how each one is used and to help you have a safe time in…
The presence of contaminants and the general poor quality of the air you breathe can have a negative impact on the health of your loved ones and yourself. These effects can be felt in the short, medium or long term, depending on each person. Therefore, it is important to take action as soon as you…
In a report published in 2016, the National Institute of Public Health of Quebec told us that Canadian citizens spent an average of 90 percent of their time indoors, mainly in residential buildings. Listen to our clip to find out how an indoor air quality assessment can dispel your doubts about the presence of contaminants…
The Insurance Bureau of Canada revealed that more than $630 million is paid out annually to respond to water damage claims in Quebec alone. Today, we are focusing on problematic situations in basements related to the presence of water and excessive humidity.