For as long as I can remember, I’ve known of the importance of smoke alarms and how having one can save our lives and our family. I also know how annoying a smoke alarm can be when the batteries run low, beep…beep…beep…beep. Annoying but useful. But from time to time we also hear a news story … Holy Smokes – Is Your Smoke Alarm Working?
In my early teens, my mom bought a cat that she absolutely adored. In fact, I had a sneaking suspicion she loved that cat more than me. Perhaps my first clue was her lack of sympathy for my allergy to the little fur ball. Naturally, a sibling rivalry ensued. The cat won. At the time … Puppy Love – Pet Emergency Preparation
I’m not sure if it is pure coincidence, the company I keep, or my age bracket, but a few of my friends have recently bought homes with mortgage-helper renter suites. My friends had no problem renting the suites, but after a quick conversation, I found out these newly established ‘landlords’ have no idea whether or … It’s time to talk
As winter approaches many of you will light up those fireplaces and wood stoves that have been dormant all summer. Keep these tips in mind while you burn this winter. Be sure fireplaces and stoves are installed correctly. Wood stoves should have at least a 90-centimetre clearance from any combustible materials, along with a sturdy support … Fireplace Safety
Do you REALLY know fire? Be aware of fire facts, myths and realities to protect the ones you love. It won’t happen to me Reality: Everyone is at risk! According to Fire Prevention Canada, fires claim the lives of eight Canadians every week. Myth: Pets can sense danger and usually escape a fire Reality: Household pets are very … Fire Myths Debunked
We are all guilty of it… at one point or another, we’ve complained about the rain. But hey, isn’t that one of our given rights as a BCer. That being said, do we really need to add water damage to the list of our wet-filled complaints? Our lush surroundings may be gorgeous to look at, … Do we really need another reason to complain about the rain?
I admit, I may have hijacked this article to relay my love of Netflix (just a little – I mean, there is something to be said for the ability to watch commercial-free back-to-back episodes of so many series). Yet, aside from being an inexpensive and effortless form of entertainment, Netflix is also an excellent resource for emergency preparation… … What Netflix Can Teach You About Emergency Preparation
1. Renovations may not be covered by your current policy If your insurance company doesn’t know about the renovation, you may not have enough coverage. If you’re doing fairly major renovations, with contractors coming in and out of your house, walls torn down, or part of the roof removed, your insurer may need to … Top 10 things you need to know about home insurance
All it takes is a few beautiful days of sunshine for dreams of summer fun to start creeping into our everyday thoughts. It may be a little too soon for backyard parties and heating your pool, but it’s not too early to start thinking about safety around it. Way too many people fatalities occur in … Get ready… pool time is on the way
Buying a home is an exciting time, but can also be stressful and hectic. With all the craziness that is happening around you, it is really easy to overlook things like insurance. Make sure when writing an offer to include insurance as one of your subjects. Overlooking this can possibly mean incurring huge additional expenses … Things to consider when purchasing a home
