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Buying a house not a headache. Inspection can help avoid surprise bills expert says
Buying a house not a headache. Inspection can help avoid surprise bills expert says

Buying a house not a headache. Inspection can help avoid surprise bills expert says

Date1/8/1982
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Checking things out: Richard Nixon, who started Toronto's first home inspection business, says a preliminary inspection could help avoid unexpected bills
Checking things out: Richard Nixon, who started Toronto's first home inspection business, says a preliminary inspection could help avoid unexpected bills
1/8/1982
George Radonic: Can nobody help me? immigrant asked after telling story of soaring car repair bills.
George Radonic: Can nobody help me? immigrant asked after telling story of soaring car repair bills.
2/16/1983
Lynn Dudley, holding control valve which is the heart of swimming pool solar heating system manufactured by Raypak Thermonics (Canada) Ltd., says solar heating may be closer than we think. Dudley, president of Rexdale-based Raypak, says solar assisted home heating systems already may be within the grasp of the average houseowner who wants to save on the fuel bills.
Lynn Dudley, holding control valve which is the heart of swimming pool solar heating system manufactured by Raypak Thermonics (Canada) Ltd., says solar heating may be closer than we think. Dudley, president of Rexdale-based Raypak, says solar assisted home heating systems already may be within the grasp of the average houseowner who wants to save on the fuel bills.
6/8/1977
Relaxing times: Alex Jones says people are buying tapes of his New Age music to help them relieve stress
Relaxing times: Alex Jones says people are buying tapes of his New Age music to help them relieve stress
9/28/1982
Banker Paul Snell says there's no failure yet by Iran to pa its bills.
Banker Paul Snell says there's no failure yet by Iran to pa its bills.
1/25/1979
Here come the judge, or does he? Court congestion is the single biggest headache I have, says senior County Court Judge Douglas Coo. Judges have too much work. They're all busy and dizzy, says another judge.
Here come the judge, or does he? Court congestion is the single biggest headache I have, says senior County Court Judge Douglas Coo. Judges have too much work. They're all busy and dizzy, says another judge.
11/9/1979
A Canadian pharmaceutical company has released a non-prescription ointment it says can heal herpes sores in three to four days - but experts are sceptical
A Canadian pharmaceutical company has released a non-prescription ointment it says can heal herpes sores in three to four days - but experts are sceptical
9/21/1983
Surprise in store: Ian McHarg, a planning expert from Pennsylvania, was smiling when he boarded a plane for a tour of the Niagara Escarpment but soon became outraged when he saw gaping holes left by quarry operators
Surprise in store: Ian McHarg, a planning expert from Pennsylvania, was smiling when he boarded a plane for a tour of the Niagara Escarpment but soon became outraged when he saw gaping holes left by quarry operators
10/25/1988
Big and Burly: Richard Hirtle is Ricky McMountain and says he started his buying guide because he was irked by companies that promised, but failed to deliver the goods
Big and Burly: Richard Hirtle is Ricky McMountain and says he started his buying guide because he was irked by companies that promised, but failed to deliver the goods
6/18/1989
Recognize the melody?, Richard Brack conduct' a favorite Gustav Mahler symphony in his King St. stereo shop. Brack says buying quality provides not only improved sound but a valuable trade-in.
Recognize the melody?, Richard Brack conduct' a favorite Gustav Mahler symphony in his King St. stereo shop. Brack says buying quality provides not only improved sound but a valuable trade-in.
7/5/1977
Corporate art collector: Ron LOngstaffe of Canadian Forest Products says mistakes in buying art are unavoidable but they'll teach you more about you taste, Whatever you pick, he emphasizes, Don't ever worry whether it matches your drapes
Corporate art collector: Ron LOngstaffe of Canadian Forest Products says mistakes in buying art are unavoidable but they'll teach you more about you taste, Whatever you pick, he emphasizes, Don't ever worry whether it matches your drapes
8/15/1980
Building boss: Metro commissioner of economic development Doug Floyd admits to a feeling of nervousness when he contemplates the city's future, but, he says, Metro has taken great strides to avoid the fate of some large United States cities.
Building boss: Metro commissioner of economic development Doug Floyd admits to a feeling of nervousness when he contemplates the city's future, but, he says, Metro has taken great strides to avoid the fate of some large United States cities.
9/10/1981