Month: November 2018

Cooking, The Leading Cause of House Fires

The easiest way to fight a house fire is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. So, when taking steps to prevent a house fire, it’s impossible to ignore the leading cause - cooking. Every time you enter the kitchen to cook, it’s crucial to take measures to… Read more »

12 Ways to Keep Seniors Safer During the Holidays

Today’s Canadian seniors, who recently outnumbered the country’s children for the first time, are a busy group who aren’t planning to move house anytime soon. Nine of 10 seniors plan to remain in their homes as they age and studies confirm that, with the right support and lifestyle modifications, staying… Read more »

Forest Fire

Avoid Wintertime Subterranean Termites

When temperatures drop, most insects power down for the season. Boxelder bugs retreat to snug crevices, honeybees huddle and some populations, like Monarch butterflies, migrate to warmer climes. Hardy termites, however, shrug off the cold, remaining active year-round and enjoying their cellulose diet with gusto. These soft-bodied agents of destruction… Read more »

Storm

Fireplace Safety Includes Smart Maintenance

The couple basked in warmth from the quietly crackling fireplace. The calm shattered minutes later. Huge flames suddenly stretched toward the flue, smoke poured forth, wood popped explosively and a whooshing sound filled the room. Hurrying outside, the horrified pair saw flames shooting from the chimney. Neighbours, pulled outside by… Read more »

Our Warmest Wishes for the Coming Holiday Season

As an eventful 2018 draws to a close, all of us at Paul Davis send you, our valued customers, the very warmest season’s greetings. Thank you for trusting us to help you recover from disasters of all kinds this year. We worked alongside neighbours and businesses grappling with tragic events… Read more »