If you own an older home in British Columbia, you likely love the character and charm of the property. However, older homes often hide secrets from the past. One of the most dangerous and expensive secrets could be buried right beneath your beautiful green lawn.<\/p>\n
Decades ago, before natural gas and baseboard heaters became the standard, most homes were heated by furnace oil. This oil was stored in massive steel tanks buried in the yard. When homeowners eventually upgraded to modern heating systems in the 1970s and 1980s, many of these old tanks were simply forgotten and left in the ground.<\/p>\n
Today, these forgotten tanks are a ticking time bomb. But how do you know if one is hiding on your property? Since they are buried underground, finding them requires playing a bit of a detective game. Here is everything you need to know about spotting the hidden red flags.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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