Ice Damning: Prevention is the Key to Saving Money and Protecting your Home or Business

“Is Anybody Home?” How to Protect your Home During an Extended Absence

Nov 13, 2018 | Home, Security

Whether you’re finally going to backpack across Europe, or on a temporary work assignment out of town, whenever you leave your home for an extended period you need to prepare. Unoccupied homes are tempting targets for burglaries and vulnerable to other disasters....

How to Properly Store your Lawn Mower for the Winter

Nov 6, 2018 | Home, Safety

The chilly months of fall might bring the "joys” of raking and cleaning leaves out of the gutter, but there is one upside -- you can finally put the lawn mower away for the season! You might have to shovel the laneway soon, but at least you’re done with the lawn until...

How to Void Your Home Insurance and Get Hit with Nasty Surprises

Oct 16, 2018 | Business, Home, Safety, Travel

Home insurance is your first line of defense against disaster. It’s a fundamental part of home ownership, and while it may not be mandatory, almost every homeowner recognizes the value of a home insurance policy. What they may not know however, are all of the ways...

Protecting Your Home During a Thunderstorm

Oct 9, 2018 | Environment, Home, Safety, Security

When we think about protecting our homes from the elements, we tend to focus on the most extreme events -- hurricanes, blizzards, golf ball sized hail stones crashing into your roof, that sort of thing. While those are certainly scenarios to be concerned about, what...

Window Security for Your Home

Sep 20, 2018 | Home, Safety, Security

When considering home security, windows are an obvious weak point. While it is true that these large panes of breakable glass can quickly become a liability when your home is cased by a thief, you don't have to take it lying down! We're going to go over the most...

The (not so) Grand Old Home

Sep 11, 2018 | Home

There is something to be said for a classic, older home. Whether you are looking for stately elegance, or just love the old neighbourhood it’s in, you might decide that an older home is right for your family. But, before you commit, there are a few things you should...

Renovating Your Home Without Becoming the Neighbourhood Pariah

Aug 16, 2018 | Home, Renovations

Renovating your home may be exciting for you, but to your neighbours, it's a different story. Talk to your next door buddy while grabbing the morning paper about your plans to put in a new pool this year, or to add a sun room around the back, or convert the basement...

When Should you Re-Examine your Car Insurance?

Jun 19, 2018 | Driving, Home

We get it, insurance might be exciting to us, but the average person would rather spend their free time thinking about other things. For most people, the only time they think about their car insurance is when they have to, unfortunately, make a claim or when it comes...

What to Remember When Opening the Cottage this Season

May 14, 2018 | Home

It's that time of the year when many of us hear the call of the lake and the trees - cottage season. There is nothing better than scheduling a little time off to pack up the family and get away from it all. But, there are a few details to think about when you head up...

Lock away these 5 Items in your Fireproof Safe

Apr 18, 2018 | Home

A fireproof safe can be one of the best investments you make for your family's protection and ongoing security. These affordable, briefcase sized boxes are capable of withstanding incredible temperatures while protecting the contents inside. They can be worth their...

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