Homeowners Beware: Common Infestation and Animal Damage Exclusions
March 29, 2023
wildlife is a pleasure to experience — but not inside your home. Animals can move into your attic, walls, chimney or other nooks and crannies. Dealing with their waste, unpleasant smells and damage is frustrating (and potentially expensive).
Most homeowners insurance expressly excludes damage from: Birds Rodents Insects
Even if your problem doesn’t fit into one of...
8 Important Safety Tips When Using a Wood Burning Stove
February 6, 2023
Did You Know?
The largest source of fire in Canadian homes comes from fuel burning appliances. The main causes of fire include: inadequate clearance between the wood burner and walls, floors and furniture; creosote buildup in the chimney; poorly or improperly installed chimneys and improper installation of the wood burner itself.
Wood Burning Stove Safety
Use these tips...
7 Ways to Help Prevent Ice Dams
January 5, 2023
Did You Know?
Ice dams are caused when melted snow re-freezes after uneven heat loss from your home. This causes the roof to warm above freezing temperature, allowing snow to melt and then re-freeze before it reaches the roof’s edge. If this cycle repeats consistently, an ice dam forms and water collects behind it. Above all, ice...
Tips on How to Help Prevent a Holiday Season Home Burglary
December 16, 2022
Obviously, you want to protect your home against burglary risks year-round. But thieves know that the holiday season is a time when your home is likely to be filled with brand-new gifts, cash and other expensive items, so extra awareness and security measures are needed.
Protect yourself and your belongings (and maybe even save on your...
5 Tips for Reducing Your Winter Heating Bill
December 5, 2022
Winter is here in full swing and that heating bill is about to go up! There are many tricks and tips for reducing your heating bill this winter, but below we will highlight 5 that will definitely help reduce the costs and save you money.
1. Turn Down the Temp on Your Water Heater
Turning down the...
High Value Home Insurance
July 10, 2022
High Value Home Insurance
Your home may well be one of your largest investments both financially and emotionally. You’ve worked hard for it. Protecting it to its value with the right insurance makes sense. That’s what insurance brokers are here for. Our goal is to keep you, your home, and your success protected.
Whether your home is...
5 Tips for Reducing Your Summer Power Bills
June 26, 2022
It can be easy to save money on your power bill and fancy gadgets aren’t required. Some simple changes can help save a decent amount of money on your bill each month. There are many ways to save money and reduce your power costs, we’ve compiled 5 of them below.
1. Unplug items you’re not using:...
Surface Water Flood Prevention Tips
May 24, 2022
Did You Know?
One of the primary reasons your basement and home can flood during a rainstorm or when there is snow melting is due to poor or blocked drainage. To help you keep water from seeping into places it’s not wanted, use the following precautionary measures you can take to protect your home and its...
Riding Lawn Mower Safety Tips
May 7, 2022
Did You Know?
When you have a large yard, a riding lawnmower makes lawn care more efficient and less strenuous. But in spite of the benefits, these machines pose a number of risks.
Use these tips to safely operate your riding lawn mower: Read the owner’s manual and safety information before using your riding lawn mower. Walk...
