Month: January 2018

Preferred Ways to Start a Fireplace Fire

Do you have a fireplace you like to enjoy in the winter? Using a fireplace is something many homeowners take advantage of when it gets cold outside. But sometimes people don’t know how to build a good fire, or the thought of building a fire inside their own home can… Read more »

Take These Actions if You Suspect a Gas Leak

You might not realize how much you depend on natural gas. From our hot water heaters to gas stovetops, natural gas is everywhere. And as gas lines tend to be buried below the surface of the ground, it’s easy to forget they’re there. That is until you smell the tell-tale… Read more »

Getting a Home Inspection

The Importance of Getting a Home Inspection

A home inspection can avoid a world of trouble. When purchasing, selling, or simply living in a home, it is important to hire a professional to inspect your home every few years. Bad weather, a shifting foundation, and regular wear and tear can cause significant damages to your home—many of… Read more »

Update Your Mobile Phone Emergency Numbers

It used to be that we went to a phone book to find the phone number we needed. But as we’ve become more and more reliant on technology, the phone book has fast become obsolete. And while many people use search engines today to find important phone numbers, it can… Read more »

Indoor Flooding

Protection Against Indoor Flooding

Flooding of a home or business property is a calamity that no one wants to experience. But floods cost Canadians many millions of dollars every year—in property damage, lost production, lost wages, and lost business. That’s why it’s important to know the flooding probability for your property, since even one… Read more »