Vacation Plans? 10 Ways to Prepare Your Home Before You Go
Summer is meant to be enjoyed. Whether you’re heading away for a long weekend, a family vacation, or an overseas adventure, taking a few minutes to prepare your home before you leave can help you head off with confidence and enjoy your time away. Before you lock the door, run […]
Read MoreWildfire Season in Canada: How to Help Protect Your Home and Family
Each summer seems to bring new headlines about wildfires across Canada. While many of the largest fires occur outside of Ontario, wildfire smoke and changing weather patterns are affecting communities across the country – including closer to home. The good news is that there are practical steps you can take […]
Read MoreCottage Insurance Check: 5 Things That Are Easy to Miss
For many Ontarians, opening the cottage is one of the best parts of summer. After months of winter, it’s finally time to uncover the patio furniture, launch the boat, and enjoy weekends by the lake. While you’re checking off your seasonal maintenance list, it’s also a great opportunity to review […]
Read More10 Fall Fixes That Could Save You Big This Winter
With cooler weather rolling in and the leaves starting to pile up, it’s officially that time of year again – fall maintenance season. Now, we know it’s not the most exciting part of autumn (we’d all rather be sipping cider or enjoying a fall fair), but taking care of a […]
Read MoreSo You Just Bought Your First Home – Congratulations! Everything you need to know about property insurance
The whole process can be a bit overwhelming, especially for someone who has not experienced it before. Insurance Brokers represent a group of insurance companies offering hundreds of different products and services at the right price for their client.
Read MoreSpring Cleaning Checklist
Spring is in the air and there’s no better time to organize your home, clean it, and get it ready for a new season. It’s also a good time to tackle clutter in the home, restock important supplies, update your home inventory and inspect for any potential issues or surprises. […]
Read MorePrevent Damage to Your Home by Preventing and Removing Ice Dams
Ice dams are a common winter roofing problem that many are faced with. If the problem is ignored it can cause extensive damage to your roof, paint, gutters, interior, or dry wall. What is an ice dam? An ice dam is caused when snow melts on the upper warmer parts […]
Read MoreMore Ways to Help Protect Your Most Valuable Asset – Your Home!
Have you ever considered what you are covered for in the event of a water related loss and additional coverages that are available for purchase? Do you know if your home has any preventative measures installed and where they can be found? The following illustration shows how water can enter […]
Read MoreWind Damage – Are you prepared for the worst?
Many Ontario residents were caught off guard and impacted by sudden and intense windstorm events that have occurred over the past few years. Here is some information that could be beneficial to know as we head into the windy months ahead. There are several types of storms that can cause […]
Read MoreOverland Water Protection
Ask us about Overland Water Protection According to Environment Canada, over the past sixty years our atmosphere has been getting warmer and wetter. Climate change could bring about another overland flood such as the storm in Burlington last year that saw 190mm of rain fall within hours causing severe damage. […]
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