(NC)—Summer storms can be a welcome relief to the scorching temperatures, but the aftermath can be unpleasant. TD Insurance offers the following advice to homeowners to ensure their home and valuables stay safe from severe weather: • Adhere to regular outdoor home maintenance: According to a recent TD Insurance poll of more than 1,000 Canadians [...]

(NC)—If you could see your vehicle’s cabin air filter right now, you’d probably exclaim, “You mean I was breathing through that?” Dust, pollen, insects and debris can collect on this filter that is designed to clean the air that flows into the passenger compartment. In fact, auto specialists tell us that a cabin air filter [...]

(NC)—Defining the limits of your property is important for a variety of reasons, including privacy, security and safety. “Ultimately, the fence has to fit with how you use your yard,” says Margie Spence, a broker with Royal LePage Niagara Real Estate, in St. Catharines, Ontario. “The challenge comes in finding something that is both functional [...]

(NC)—As summer draws near, many Canadians plan extended visits to the family cottage or vacations in distant locations. The excitement of an impending trip can be distracting, but it is important to remember that several steps must be taken to ensure your home is vacation-ready. “Summer vacations are a great way to relax with family, [...]

(NC)—Over the years most homeowners can expect to experience at least one form of water damage to their home. It could be their washing machine hose that splits, their pipes that freeze and burst, the dishwasher that leaks, toilet that overflows, or water heater that fails. Any one of these conditions can lead to expensive [...]

(NC)—You arrive at the airport for your weeklong vacation and your heart drops as you realize in a panic that you forgot to activate your alarm system. Wouldn’t it be ideal if you could arm it from a distance somehow? Maybe someday in the future you sigh. Well, the future is now thanks to the [...]

(NC)—When you’re going away on your annual cottage vacation you want to rest—and rest easy too. You want peace of mind that your home is as safe as it can be from burglary or other damage. According to Patrice De Luca, V.P. of Marketing and Business Development for Reliance Protectron Security Services, there are several [...]

(NC)—By far, the most common threat to our home while we are away on summer holidays is burglary. Burglary, by definition, is a non-confrontational crime but being victimized can leave a family feeling vulnerable and violated. According to Patrice De Luca, V.P. of Marketing and Business Development for Reliance Protectron Security Services, the first step [...]

(NC)—Do you know everything you need to know about fire and carbon monoxide safety? Take this short home safety quiz to test your knowledge: 1) Smoke and CO alarms last forever whether hardwired, plug in or battery powered. [ ] T [ ] F 2) CO alarms must be installed on the ceiling, like smoke [...]

(NC)—Having a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm go off is unnerving. With smoke alarms, it is one of two things: a real fire or a false alarm, most likely caused by cooking, or a steamy shower. Experts tell us if the danger is real, you willsee fire and smell smoke and taste the acrid air. This is when [...]