Now that everyone is out in the yard working, what better time to trim the trees! Homeowners should take a look around the property and evaluate [...]

This week I thought I would ask questions for the online readers....what would you like to hear about? Please think of any insurance or homeowne [...]

As we enter the spring / summer months electrical storms become more prevalent and so do losses from electrical surges. Electrical surges occur [...]

Does your insurance company just mail you your renewal, does the insurance company look at it? Do you even look at it? Since your needs and risk [...]

I use the word "Appliance" because there are many different types of wood burning heating sources for a home. It could be a fireplace insert, fr [...]

I am away this week and thought of twittering my thoughts and activities all week....nah, that would actually require I work on holidays! See yo [...]

Earth day was yesterday and got me thinking... why is it I still have neighbours that don't put out a blue box? Every garbage day I drive by 1 o [...]

Must be the season for smart investors buying rental dwellings! Several past blogs have commented on the state of the market, investing through [...]

Did you know that if your car is broken into the personal items that go missing fall under your homeowners/renters policy? Only damage to the ca [...]

Whenever you purchase a new home whether it is your first or your tenth, if you have a mortgage, you need to touch base with your insurance comp [...]

It might surprise you, but Newcastle has many businesses that specialize in home décor! A group of these business owners in our community have [...]

For those who are thinking of moving to Clarington, come out on Easter weekend and see what this community has to offer! Newcastle Town Hall Sat [...]

Most insurance companies now have a clause on your home policy that guarantees the replacement cost of your home. This means if the insurance co [...]

Spring is coming... almost... maybe... I think?!   At this time of year the snow is melting and we tend to get a lot of rain. This me [...]

The last thing anybody wants to think about is having a house fire and losing all of your property and memories. Unfortunately if this does happ [...]

When lint builds up inside a dryer, it may ignite from contact with the heating coil, electric motor or switches, or just from spontaneous combu [...]

The 3 most common classes of home fires: Class A - Fires involving ordinary combustibles, such as wood cloth or paper. Class B - Fires inv [...]

I often wonder why people who live or who are moving to a community shop outside that community. Doesn't it make sense that the professional [...]

After digging out the end of my driveway yet again this year I thought I would keep this week's blog short, as I may have to go shovel again [...]

Buying a home with conditions is fairly common these days. Some common conditions buyers consider are financing, home inspection, and insurance. [...]

"The home I am buying is heated with oil. Will this be a problem with my insurance company?"     Some insurance com [...]

Happy New-year to all! As we all move into a typical Canadian winter, thoughts of warmer Island retreats come to mind. Or maybe for the true Can [...]