10 ways winter weather can damage your home
Winter weather in Canada can be unpredictable to say the least. In some areas, it’s not unusual to see extreme cold, freezing rain, snow squalls,…
How does building a skating rink in your backyard affect your home insurance?
Building a skating rink in your yard is a liability risk Like a swimming pool, a skating rink increases the chances of someone getting injured…
Before, during, and after an ice storm
How to prepare before an ice storm It’s a good idea to stay prepared for severe weather all winter long. Take these steps as soon…
5 tips for safe winter grilling
Give your grill a good cleaning. If you’re planning on using your barbecue in the winter, you’ll want to make sure it’s in tip-top shape…
When is the best time to turn my furnace on?
The question is and will always remain, is there an ideal time or temperature that should motivate you to turn on your furnace? Inside temperature…
A step-by-step guide to closing your cottage for the winter
Summer days have come and gone, and if you haven’t taken measures to winterize your cottage, it’s almost time to close it up and say goodbye…
How to Keep That Dammed Ice Off Your Roof
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…
10 Essential Safety Tips for Snowmobilers
If you snowmobile, that dusting of fresh powder outside may be calling your name — but it’s important to keep safety in mind to…
80% of Canadian Drivers Believe Winter Tires Saved Them from a Potentially Hazardous Driving Situation
Eighty per cent of winter tire owners believe driving a vehicle equipped with winter tires has saved them from being involved in a potentially hazardous…