Home Insurance

Working from home was a luxury, but it’s now a necessity. Whether you’re self-employed or an employee, managing your home insurance risks from the coronavirus is simple as following the precautions. Still, you want to make … Read More

Starting in the mid-1800s, indoor plumbing began flowing through homes in North America. Original piping was made from materials such as cast iron, steel, brass or lead (yikes!). Fortunately, copper piping was introduced in the 1930s … Read More

What do you see when you look outside your window: a deck, porch, veranda, balcony or patio? These names are sometimes used interchangeably to describe outdoor areas attached to a home. Still, each has its own … Read More

Insurance rates are rising, and frustrated consumers are wondering why. Rightfully so, a long history of clean driving and devout loyalty to their insurance provider and your rates should go down. So, what gives? Insurance fraud … Read More

We don’t often take the time to consider the doors in our homes.  Sure, they can have beautiful aesthetic qualities: a charming French door can create an open, welcoming feel. In contrast, a secure steel door … Read More

When it comes to insurance fraud, Canadians claim to be trustworthy, but 15 cents out of every dollar paid in premiums goes toward covering fraudulent claims, according to Allstate Canada, costing the industry an estimated $1 … Read More

In our homes, we don’t often consider the space above our heads. But, whether you own or rent, an attic is a critical component to the structure and well-being of your home. To some, building a … Read More

Home heating is an essential part of living in Canada. Our sub-zero winters require us to bundle up in cozy sweaters, don our fuzziest slippers, keep a fire going (if we’re lucky enough to have a … Read More

When purchasing a home, there’s a list of things you’ll want to check. Is it in a good neighbourhood? Does it have enough space for your family? How are the schools in the district? Do you … Read More

Weeping tile: the name makes it sound like a super emo building material. But it’s really a drainage system that plays a crucial role in keeping water out of a home’s basement. A weeping tile is … Read More