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...
10 Essential Christmas Tree Safety Tips to Avoid a Tragedy This Holiday Season
November 29, 2022
Every year, Christmas trees start fires. While these fires aren’t common, they tend to be very serious, resulting in costly damage, property loss and even loss of life. Typically, electrical problems or a heat source too close to the tree is the culprit. But these accidents are usually preventable when you take the proper precautions.
Minimize...
5 Tips for Preparing Your Business for the Holiday Season
November 14, 2022
The holiday season is a hectic time for consumers and businesses alike so preparing your business for the holiday season can be a stressful time. During this busy time, companies experience an uptick in foot traffic and sales, necessitating more product and staff.
While this often means higher profits for retail businesses, seasonal employees, crowded stores...
9 Important Tips For Staying Safe with Space Heaters
November 5, 2022
Did You Know?
Supplemental heating equipment, such as space heaters, is a leading cause of home fires in Canada from December through February. If you plan on using a space heater for some additional warmth this winter, keep the following safety precautions in mind.
Tips to Keep Safe Do not use space heaters to warm bedding, thaw...
5 Fall Home Maintenance Tips to Help Get your Home Ready for Winter
October 5, 2022
When the leaves begin to turn and the weather starts getting cold, many homeowners start thinking about the maintenance tasks they need to complete in order to prepare their homes for the inevitable incoming winter!
Most of the tasks listed below are quite simple and can typically be tackled by any homeowner.
Tip # 1: Clean the...
Boat Winterization Checklist
September 1, 2022
Winterizing your boat is an important part of maintaining its life, but it's easy to forget to do something in the process. In order to make it easier to remember everything, we have gotten this checklist for you to easily download! It can be printed or just used within your mobile device.
Press the button below...
8 Great Tips For Greener Living in Your Home
August 7, 2022
8 Great Tips For Greener Living in Your Home
Living green, building green and surrounding yourself with earth-friendly products minimizes the negative impact you have on the natural world. By abiding by green principles, not only are you keeping your family from getting sick, you are also looking out for Mother Nature!
Here are some earth-friendly tips...
