Angry Home Inspector

Make sure you clear your vents. They should be a minimum of 18 inches off the ground, but this is rarely enough for the snow we get here in Ottawa. You can lose hot water and heat if these vents are blocked. Carbon Monoxide can possibly build up in the home as well, if the safety systems on the furnace or hot water tank fail.

Don't store firewood indoors; mold can form on your walls!