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The 5 Most Common Types of Water Damage and How to Prevent them

By Jake McCoy on May 2, 2024 1:45:00 PM

Water damage can be a homeowner's worst nightmare, causing not only financial strain but also health hazards if left untreated. Understanding the common types of water-related home insurance claims and implementing preventive measures can save you from costly repairs and headaches down the line. Here’s a breakdown of the most prevalent types of water damage and how you can mitigate the risks.

Topics: home insurance Water damage home maintenance
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How to Tell When Your Roof Was Last Updated

By Jake McCoy on Mar 27, 2024 11:15:00 AM

Insurance companies often inquire about the age of your roof to assess its condition and potential risk factors. Knowing the age of your roof can impact insurance coverage eligibility and premiums, as older roofs may be more prone to damage or may be near the end of their useful lives.

Topics: home insurance home maintenance
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Low-Cost Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home

By Gina Schopfer on Jan 20, 2022 10:15:39 AM

Whether you're looking to sell your home, or enjoy it for yourself, making low-cost home improvements can make a major impact. Before you put your home on the market, we recommend looking into cost-effective ways to bring up your home's value. Here are our budget-friendly home improvement tips:

Topics: home insurance Homeowners home maintenance
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Calgary's Hail Resistant Rebate Program

By Gina Schopfer on Aug 5, 2021 1:30:00 PM

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!

Topics: home insurance Homeowners home maintenance
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SGI's New Aluminum Wiring Requirements

By Gina Schopfer on Jun 18, 2021 3:41:14 PM

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:

Topics: home insurance home home maintenance
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Are You Ready for Spring Weather?

By Alannah McEwan on Mar 20, 2017 2:03:58 PM

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.

Topics: home insurance home maintenance
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Fall Maintenance Tips For Your Home That Can Save You Money

By Alannah McEwan on Oct 27, 2016 11:10:30 AM

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.  

Topics: home insurance home Homeowners home maintenance home renovations
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6 No Cost Ways You Can Save Energy At Home

By Rob Stevenson on Sep 30, 2014 11:23:00 AM

Life in Canada has its perks, but energy bills certainly isn't one of them. Every year Canadian residents pay through their teeth just to keep their homes warm, but high energy bills seem to just come with the territory when you live this far North. What if there was a way to reduce some of those costs without sacrificing comfort? These 6 simple tips can, over time, help to reduce your winter and year round energy costs.

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What is a Backwater Valve? Can it Reduce My Home Insurance Rates?

By Rob Stevenson on Mar 3, 2014 3:48:00 PM

If you've been following the latest updates to home insurance in Alberta the past couple of months, you've heard mention of Backwater Valves and Backflow Prevention. There are a number of new and existing home insurance discounts that require you you have this device. Not to mention that it just might save your basement one day.

Topics: insurance edmonton home insurance Basement Flooding home Homeowners Insurance Premiums home maintenance
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Edmonton Offers Free Flood Prevention Home Check-Up

By Rob Stevenson on Feb 5, 2014 2:32:00 PM

Did you know that the city of Edmonton will send qualified personnel out to your house to spend an hour with you reviewing possible measures you can take to help avoid flooding in your house? They do and it's free of charge. While they're there, you can ask them what to do to make sure that you qualify for their backwater valve subsidy program as well. 

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