The complete guide: Break-in + theft prevention
Learn how to prevent break-ins and burglaries, both for your home and for your vehicle. Plus, a guide to post-theft insurance considerations.
Preparing for earthquakes
It’s important you are prepared for when an earthquake hits. Learn how to create a home and mobile emergency preparedness kit, evacuation routes and plans for your family and home insurance considerations so you have the proper coverage.
Preventing water damage
Water damage can be a homeowner or renters worst nightmare. Whether you live in a condo or large house, these tips are quick to implement and can save thousands in potential damages should the unexpected happen.
Preparing for wildfires
Learn how to protect your family, home and important belongings from wildfires. Get tips for fireproofing your home and preparing your property for protection.
Preparing for rainy weather and minimizing flood damage
Learn the top tips to prevent water damage during Canada's rainy and wet winter season. Also, learn how to avoid a flooded basement and insurance considerations if there is a flood or water damage.
How to prevent common household fires
Learn about the safety precautions you can take to prevent a household fire. Including tips for candle, kitchen, dryer and light fires so you can protect your home, belongings and family.
Securing your identity and smartphone
Identity theft and fraud can be devastating. Learn how you can prevent it from happening to you and how you can recover if it does. Also learn how you can be protected with the right home insurance and identity theft coverage.
Preparing for windstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes
Learn about windstorms, tornadoes, and other dangerously windy situations, including how to prepare your home and the insurance considerations.
Avoiding accidents in your home
Accidents are always prone to happen around the home. Learn the common ones and how to prevent injury with tips for falls, cuts, burns and more.
Preventing bicycle theft
Bike theft is a large problem across Canada and the United States. Learn how to prevent it from getting stolen and what you can do if it is stolen. Also learn how your bike can be covered with insurance.
Ice dams and your roof
An ice dam is not something that forms in a river; it's something that forms on your roof. Learn what causes ice dams, how to prevent them, reduce potential damages and how home insurance can protect you.
10 ways you can prepare for overland flooding
Learn the top 10 ways you can prepare for an overland flood. A flood can happen without warning and can severely damage your property and belongings, so it's important you're prepared.
What to do after a water backup occurs in your home
Learn what you need to do after a water or sewer backup occurs in your home and you how you clean and restore your property back to its original state.
Wood burning stove safety tips for your home
There are many safety precautions you need to take with a wood-burning stove. Learn safety tips, what kind of wood to use, how to clean a wood-burning stove and much more with this guide.
How to prevent ski and snowboard equipment theft on the slopes
Snowboard and ski equipment can cost thousands of dollars. Learn how to protect these belongings while on the mountain, and what you need to do if your skis or snowboard is stolen.
Home holiday safety tips for pet owners
The last thing you want on your holidays at home is for your beloved pet to get sick. Use these prevention measures and safety tips to make sure both you and your animals have a safe and happy holiday.
Hosting Christmas parties: Safety and liability tips
The holidays and Christmas time can be a great period to have guests over and host parties. There are many liability considerations you need to be aware of, especially if there is alcohol involved. Learn how you can protect yourself and your guests from any liabilities.
Fire extinguisher guide for your home
Learn all about fire extinguishers with this guide. We’ll go over the different fire classes, types of extinguishers, how to use them and answer other commonly asked questions about fire extinguishers.
Fire escape ladders guide for your home
Knowing how to use a fire escape ladder can be the difference between you and your family getting out of a house fire safely. Learn how to use a fire escape ladder, what you need to consider when purchasing, features to know about and other considerations.
The best way to organize and store your digital photos
When you ask people what "things" they would rescue from their burning house, common answers - the photograph album or a computer with their digital images.
How to hang outdoor Christmas lights
Christmas lights continue to be very popular with revellers, because they delight family, friends, neighbours & passers-by with their brightness and shine.
Household appliance dangers and prevention tips
Generally, home appliances run smoothly, but they also pose hazards if not maintained properly or used correctly. Learn how to prevent these dangers that appliances can present with these tips.
10 cheap tips to stay cool in the summer
If you’d prefer to save money & conserve the resources needed to produce electricity, learn how to keep your home cool without draining your bank account.
Canadian flood maps: Is your home in a flood zone?
Flood damages seem to increase in Canada every year. Learn if your home is in a flood zone, what this means for you as a homeowner and how you can protect your home with flood insurance.
Winter snow removal across Canada
It is that time of year when most of Canada is covered with a blanket of white snow. Many adults cringe at the additional chores that come with snowfall.
25 outdoor Christmas decorating ideas for the holidays
To help you make your home feel more festive, we've compiled a list of 25 Outdoor Christmas Decorating Ideas for the Holiday.
Pets at home - Canadians spend how much?
If you have a pet in your home, and you spend a significant amount of money on it, you're not alone. Pet spending among Canadians is at an all-time high.
Guns and homeowners insurance
Are firearms covered by homeowners insurance? It's common for Canadians to own guns, but how will this work with your home insurance? Learn what's covered, how it's covered, if you need a separate liability policy, and tips for keeping your gun safe at home.
Home flooding: Preventing, planning, protection and recovering from a flood
Flooding can be devistating. Learn what you need to do to plan for a flood, how to prevent flooding damages and steps to recover your home and belongings after.
How to prepare your family for a fire
In the event of a home fire, you and your family will want to be prepared for how you'll deal with the situation. Learn how to prepare a family evacuation plan, best practices and how to set up a smoke detector.
Working from home during the COVID-19 outbreak
Working from home or telecommuting is a reality for many during the COVID-19 outbreak. Learn how this will affect your home insurance and find tips to keep a clean and productive home workplace.
Enjoying Christmas trees safely
Learn how to prevent Christmas tree related fires that could damage your home and ruin your holidays, as well as other safety tips to consider when decorating the tree.
Recognizing, preventing, and exterminating bed bugs
Learn how to identify bed bugs in your home, and how to prevent them. Learn about bed bug extermination as well.
Power outages: Causes, preparation, and what to do during and after
Learn about power failures and their causes. Find out how to prepare for an outage, plus what to do during and after an outage.
Propane tank safety guide
Learn how to safely transport, use, and store propane tanks at home. Plus, how propane expiration dates work and insurance considerations.
Home generator guide
Learn about home generators and how to decide which one is right for your home. Plus, safety, fuel storage, and home insurance tips.
Mould in your home
Learn what causes mold to develop in your home, what you should do if you find some, and about home insurance coverage for mould.
Everything you need to know about working from home in Canada
This is your source for everything about remote work—finding a job, setting up your home office, paying your taxes, getting insured, and more.
What not to flush down the toilet
Don't even think about flushing these 10 unflushable items down the toilet. Or, worst case scenario, learn how to unclog your toilet here.
How to prepare your home for a snowstorm
Learn how to prepare your home for an upcoming snowstorm, and what to do during and after the storm. Plus, home insurance considerations.
Radon gas: what homeowners, buyers, and sellers need to know
Learn about radon gas and the risk it poses to homes. We cover potential health issues, what buyers + sellers should know, and mitigation options.
