Home Insurance

Good to Know: HVAC Filter Upkeep

If you’re anything like me, little household chores may slip your mind. No. Judgement. Here. Your home’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system maintains the air quality of your home. However, your HVAC system will only work properly if its air filter is regularly inspected and changed. Oopsies. As your HVAC system works to Good to Know: HVAC Filter Upkeep

How Prepared Are You for the Big One?

I’m not sure what brought on the sudden onslaught of Seismic activity in BC, but holy moly – three in a week! If you’re anything like me, you’re suddenly a little more concerned about how prepared you are if the big one hits. Odd how reality tends to have that sort of effect on me. Did you How Prepared Are You for the Big One?

Where there’s smoke…

With Lover’s Day just around the corner, I’m reminded on cozying up by the fire, enjoying a delicious glass of wine, perhaps nibbling on chocolate from a heart shaped box.  However, seeing as I work in the insurance industry, these lovely thoughts are interrupted by more serious thoughts on the household risks that accompany a chimney. Where there’s smoke…

Clothes Dryer Safety

In a sad turn of events, a friend of mine recently lost her home to a fire that started from her dryer. Yes, her family had insurance, but the aftermath was awful. Watching her family of four being displaced, losing everything – aside from the clothes they were wearing – was heartbreaking. I’m ashamed to Clothes Dryer Safety

World’s Best Guide to Earthquake Prep

Are You Prepared? Egad! The recent windstorm we had really shook us up (no pun intended). As restaurants and grocery stores ran out of food and people fared without power for days, there seemed to be a rush of insanity throughout many areas of the greater Vancouver area. This recent series of unfortunate events got World’s Best Guide to Earthquake Prep

Fall/Winter Maintenance Checklist

I love winter, there’s something very romantic about it. However, nothing kills romance like a water leak. Keep the romance alive by ensuring your home maintenance is up-to-date and nothing awful happens while you’re cozying up by the fire;) Regular home maintenance is a good way to protect your home and help maintain its value. Fall/Winter Maintenance Checklist

All Awash With Love

I love my washing machine. A lot. I didn’t realize how deep my love ran for this amazing little appliance until I spent a four-month stint in Toronto in a beautiful apartment sans a washing machine. Not ideal. Just four months was all it took. The time I had away from my sweet little cleaning machine taught All Awash With Love