Have you experienced damage to your roof or home from a hailstorm in 2020? Do you live in the Calgary area? The Resilient Roofing Rebate Program may be just for you!

Does your home have aluminum wiring?

Aluminum wiring was commonly used during the 1960s-70s. The price of copper had skyrocketed at the time, and aluminum seemed like the perfect alternative to conduct electricity. Since then, studies have determined that it's much more likely to cause a fire. There are a few reasons for this:

Your home insurance policy is designed to protect you and your property in all kinds of emergencies, from fires and floods to theft and vandalism — but you might be surprised to learn that these 10 things are covered in most standard home insurance policies:

When you're shopping for home insurance, you'll probably come across a lot of helpful (and, let's face it, not so helpful) information — but how much of it is actually true? Let's break down five of the most common myths about home insurance.

Did you know that your home insurance policy has has limits that restrict the amount of money you can recover when certain items are stolen or lost? This means that for items such as Jewelry, Stamps and Bicycles the amount of money recoverable in a claim is capped. There are two ways to increase your coverage where needed, read on to see which works best for you.

Summer means warmer weather, but it can also bring a variety of harsh weather conditions, sometimes leading to severe storms. Taking just a few preventative measures now can save you from dealing with substantial damage later.

It’s the first day of spring – hello spring and goodbye winter! While you’re looking forward to nicer weather, spring is a great time you to review your home insurance policy. Make sure that you’re covered against the type of damage that comes with the change in weather.

Fall is here and now is the perfect time to start preparing your home for winter. Regular home maintenance can help you avoid paying for major repairs. It can also reduce your number of homeowner insurance claims (an increase in claims can increase your insurance premiums).

Take care of these important home maintenance tasks to ensure your home is ready for winter.  

Damages caused by flooding and water damage are often very expensive and can result in thousands of dollars in losses. Standing water in a basement can lead to mold, mildew, health and breathing hazards, rust, and rot. In order to prevent these problems from arising, many homes with basements have a sump pump installed. Unfortunately, sump pumps sometimes break down.

With Fort McMurray residents on their way back to homes that haven't had power for an entire month now, it's inevitable that they will be returning to a fridge full of rotten food. It doesn't take a month to ruin your food AND your fridge though. Here's what you should do if you have been without power to your fridge or freezer for any extended period of time.