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Edmonton Offers a Backwater Valve Subsidy for Basement Flooding
By Rob Stevenson on Feb 3, 2014 8:06:00 AM
Topics: flood insurance home insurance Basement Flooding flood Homeowners Insurance flooding Home Insurance Blog Edmonton
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Peace Hills Insurance Announces Rate Increases Across Alberta
By Rob Stevenson on Jan 21, 2014 12:15:00 PM
In a bulletin released Friday, Peace Hills Insurance announced changes to their personal lines and farm property policies that will have widespread affect across Alberta. The changes are slated to take effect on renewals and new policies occuring after March 16, 2014 and could include increases of up to 70% in some areas.
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What is Environmentally Conscious Insurance
By Rob Stevenson on Jan 8, 2014 9:21:00 AM
I think we can all agree that going easy on the environment is always a good idea. Many of the products we use every day are now going green even if just making slight changes to become a little greener than they were before. So can you home insurance go green? Aviva Insurance has just launched a new product aimed at doing just that!
Topics: home insurance Homeowners Insurance Home Insurance Blog
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Is Your Home Covered While You're Renovating?
By Rob Stevenson on Jan 7, 2014 8:47:00 AM
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Picking the Right Security System
By Rob Stevenson on Dec 9, 2013 9:34:00 AM
Choosing a home security system can be a daunting task. It’s a purchase many make only once or twice in a lifetime, so it’s not uncommon for you to be unfamiliar with the process. You know you want to protect your family and home but just exactly what you need to do that might be a mystery. Don’t let the unknown scare you, here are some quick tips to help you get the right security system for your home.
Picking the Right Company
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6 Things You Can Do To Prevent Ice Dams on Your Roof
By Rob Stevenson on Dec 2, 2013 9:10:00 AM
Ice dams are typically caused by uneven heat loss from your home in wintry conditions such as snow, heat melting the snow, and cold temperatures re-freezing melted snow. The heat is typically caused by inadequate attic insulation or from warm air seeping into the attic from living spaces below. This causes the roof to warm above freezing temperature, which allows snow to melt and then re-freeze before it reaches the roof’s edge. If this cycle repeats over and over, an ice dam forms and water collects behind it. As the water pools, it backs up under your roofing material and can cause expensive water damage.
Here are our top 6 things you can do to prevent Ice Dams from forming on your roof this spring!
- Keep the attic well ventilated. One-third square metre of free ventilation opening is recommended for every 45 square metres of attic space.
- Seal air leaks to prevent warm air leakage from plumbing vents, junction boxes from ceiling fixtures and attic hatches.
- Keep the attic floor well insulated (between 40 and 56 centimetres of insulation) to minimize the amount of heat rising into the attic from below.
- Clean leaves and other debris from gutters before the first snow. This will help prevent ice buildup in your gutters. Also consider using an ice shield under your shingles when your house is getting re-roofed.
- Use a roof rake to clear the snow above the gutter. Clear about one metre above the gutter to allow water to drain freely into the gutter.
- Consider hiring an energy specialist to evaluate the performance of your home, and recommend some things you can do to minimize energy waste.
Too Late? Already Have Ice Dams?
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Keep the Home Fires Burning Safely - Home Insurance
By Rob Marusin on Nov 20, 2012 9:00:00 AM
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Topics: home insurance Home Insurance Tips fireplace safety house insurance tips Homeowners Insurance Homeowners home maintenance
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Flood Insurance, Water Damage & Your Home Insurance
By Bill Reay on Nov 13, 2012 8:41:00 AM
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Topics: flood insurance insurance edmonton home insurance Insurance Claims Home Insurance Tips Water damage house insurance tips Homeowners Insurance
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Avoid Accidents at Home this Halloween! Home Insurance Tips
By Rob Marusin on Oct 30, 2012 7:22:00 AM
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Fine Arts Coverage - Home Insurance
By Bill Reay on Oct 24, 2012 7:46:00 AM
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