Water damage is a real concern for Canadian homeowners at this time of year. Get ahead of the risk by taking the 3 following steps to prevent flooding in your home this spring. Inspect your roof. Once your roof is clear of snow, make sure you inspect it for any loose or missing shingles. If you’re not comfortable on a ladder, use binoculars to check from ground level. If you do spot damage, call your roofing company to replace shingles as soon as possible to avoid... [read more]

Since cannabis legalization last year, you can now legally grow up to four cannabis plants per household in all provinces except for Manitoba and Quebec. According to a recent survey, nearly a fifth of Canadians with home insurance said growing legal cannabis in their homes would not affect their home insurance policy, and that their cannabis is covered. But, that’s not the whole truth. While many homeowners are aware that their policy covers their plants, some may be unaware of all... [read more]