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Three good reasons to opt for tankless water heaters - The Province, Sunday April 1st, 2012

April 2, 2012

I am often asked what exactly a tankless water heater is. Why would I get one? What are the benefits? I see a lot of advertising out there promoting tankless water heaters, but not really explaining what they are, how they work, and how they can be a benefit to you. People are confused. I am going to help you understand what a tankless water heater is, and help you determine if it is the right piece of equipment for you.

Todays well informed home owners decide on a tankless water heater for...

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We Value Your Trust

March 28, 2012

Shell Buseys HouseSmart Referral Network Privacy Pledge

Shell Buseys HouseSmart Referral Network, recognizes that your trust is fundamental to the value of the HouseSmart Referral Network for you as a homeowner and as a consumer of home improvement products and services.

Protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal information has always been a fundamental principle in our relationship with you. This Privacy Pledge tells you how we will ensure the confi...

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Controlling Moss on Your Home - The Province, Sunday March 25th, 2012

March 26, 2012

Spring has sprung and for homeowners, the sunnier and longer days make the perfect recipe for outdoor spring cleaning and maintenance projects. For many homeowners typically in milder climates, the concern is moss building up on exterior surfaces such as decks, siding and rooftops. Some people view moss as unsightly and others are concerned the prolonged wet surface will decay shingles resulting in water leaks and premature replacement of the roof.

The challenge for homeowners is how to sa...

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Dust mites get your dander up? How to deal with them

March 20, 2012

Each spring, tiny pollen particles are released from trees, weeds, and grasses, causing seasonal allergies, commonly referred to as hay fever. While Pollen is one of the leading causes of seasonal allergies, irritants inside the home may be to blame as well? Individuals with pollen allergies can develop sensitivities to other allergens such as dust mites, pet dander, and mould spores. The first step in treating allergies is to avoid what you are allergic to. The following are effective ways of reducing ex...

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Communication is key when using contractors

March 20, 2012

Having been part of the home improvement industry for over 50 years, I’ve seen my fair share of customer issues involving contractors. In the majority of cases, it is clearly an issue of miscommunication between the contractor and customer or vice versa.

It’s not uncommon to turn on your television set and see a ‘reality’ type program dramatizing how a customer has been taken advantage of by an unscrupulous contractor. In fact, I recall seeing a write-up not too long ago, by a well-known te...

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Protect your floors by keeping carpets clean

March 20, 2012

Flooring is a major investment in your home, so you need to make sure that you maintain it properly. Cleaning your carpets on regular basis can help prolong the life of your carpet. Carpets act as a ‘filter’ in your home, so you can imagine that if you do not keep your carpets clean it can create an unhealthy environment in your home.

I am often asked how often carpets should be cleaned. The answer depends on a few elements, such as how much traffic goes through the home and how often the c...

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Do You Need to Replace Your Furnace Oil Tank?

March 20, 2012

Those ubiquitous silver furnace oil tanks mounted alongside or inside thousands of homes in Western Canada are probably a thing of the past!

Three main factors have contributed to their demise.

First, many steel furnace oil tanks currently in use have been in place for many years, sometimes decades. Their exterior surfaces may have become corroded and in disrepair. Even more importantly, the interior surfaces – those places you can’t see, can also be badly corroded. ...

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Taking care of your most important asset - The Province, Sunday March 11th, 2012

March 12, 2012

Taking care of our assets can mean a number of things today from the home, cars, boats, RVs and so on. The most important asset to me is family. I receive calls almost daily from family members asking what can be done to help their elderly parents with their home? The obvious concern is what is wrong with the home and almost every answer is the same - I do not know because I have never been a handy person. Another common call has been from recent widows who know there are things around the home that hav...

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In Memory

March 2, 2012

On behalf of our members, we would like to recognize the passing of Lorne Bryce from Father & Son Chimney Service. Lorne was a colleague who served as a long time member of of our HouseSmart Home Service Referral Network, as well as being a featured guest on Shells Home Check television program and radio programs.

He provided true professionalism, dedication and talent in his field. Lorne will be missed by all of us who had the pleasure to work with him.

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Global News Story

February 24, 2012

You may remember a story that ran on Global News BC in late 2011. It outlined a customer who had work performed at their home by a company with a similar name to ours, HouseSmart Home Improvements. This company has absolutely nothing to do with Shell Busey

Last night a story ran on Global TV BC as an update to the original story. The homeowner has still not been helped, despite engineers reports outlining what needs to be done to ensure the work is done as per industry standards. The...

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