Archive for December 2017

Get Your Mind in the Gutters Your roof’s drainage system annually diverts thousands of gallons of water from your home’s exterior and foundation walls. That’s why it is so important to keep this system flowing smoothly. Clogged gutters can lead to damaged exterior surfaces and to water in your basement. They are also more prone…

Those glistening icicles hanging from your roof may give your home that quaint, wintery look you’ve come to love, but they could also be trying to tell you that something isn’t quite right. Icicles can be a telltale sign that an ice dam has formed on your roof, preventing melting snow from escaping through the…

The winter holidays are a prime time to get away — and unfortunately, they’re also a prime time for break-and-enters. Whether you’re trekking up to a cabin in the woods or heading back to your childhood home for a cozy family Christmas, keep your own house safe and secure by following these simple steps: 1.…

When you’re planning on driving your own vehicle to the United States, it’s important to make sure your car insurance will have you covered for your entire trip. Whether you’re headed down south for two weeks or two months, talk to your licensed broker so they can make sure you have the coverage you need…

Thinking of buying new construction? Here are the latest enhancements to the Tarion New Home Warranty Program effective January 1, 2018: Freehold Deposit Coverage Effective January 1, 2018, new home purchasers placing deposits on new non-condominium freehold homes will have increased deposit coverage of 10 per cent of the purchase price up to a maximum…