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Basement flooding in a home is never pretty, particularly when it involves a sewer backup. A backup usually occurs when your local sewage system’s capacity is exceeded due to heavy rainfalls. One of the tools at a homeowner’s disposal to minimize the risk of a sewer backup is the backwater valve.

Wildfires in Canada are shockingly common. On average, over the last decade, there have been more than 5,500 wildfires annually, and this number is expected to increase. A new report says measures could be taken to minimize the spread of a wildfire and the property damages caused while also improving the safety of area residents.

Chances are you bundle your services like phone, internet, and TV because it saves you money. But do you bundle your insurance policies too? If you don’t, you’re missing out on a valuable discount that helps drivers get lower auto insurance: the multi-line discount.

We live in a relatively safe country but that doesn’t mean we should let our guard down.Every year in Canada there are about 160,000 break-ins reported to police. The pandemic is sure to have cut that number down significantly. But as more people get vaccinated, businesses re-open, and in-country (or in-province) travel gains steam, homeowners should take precautions to minimize their risk of a break-in when not at home.

Now that the kids are out of school and there’s a long weekend ahead of us, many parents are planning to take the first road trip of the summer. Road trips, however, sometimes come with bumps that can slow you down if you’re not prepared.

Only about 50% of renters have the protection needed that comes with a tenant insurance policy. Whether it’s due to cost, feeling they don’t have much to insure, or believing they have coverage under their landlord’s policy (or a roommate’s), the rest are putting themselves at great financial risk.

Are you taking a critical eye to your house and considering what areas could be improved? Whatever project you plan to undertake, everyone naturally expects a renovation or upgrade to add value to the home.