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Fall Season Update on Hurricane Threat

As you read this article we are now at the midpoint of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season. So far the season has been peaceful, but regardless of how many storms develop this year, just one can disrupt thousands of lives in your area.  Knowing your evacuation route, paying attention to… Read more »

Hardwired vs. Battery Smoke Alarms -- Which to Choose?

Hardwired vs. Battery Smoke Alarms -- Which to Choose?

You might want to know the answer to this question because the safety and welfare of your family can be impacted by how you decide. Battery-source smoke detectors are in widespread use today because they are generally less expensive to buy and less expensive to install, since they don’t require… Read more »

Estimating How Much Paint You Will Need

Estimating How Much Paint You Will Need

For a lot of us, choosing a paint colour can be difficult. Once you get that figured out, though, you run into another challenge. Exactly how much paint are you going to need to complete your project? Before you start to paint your interior walls, woodwork, window frames or ceilings,… Read more »

Tornadoes in August

Tornadoes in August

While most Canadians are aware of Tornadoes that happen south of us in the United States, many of us don’t have a clear image of where Tornadoes happen right here at home. While not nearly as active as the United States, Canada still gets about 62 verified Tornadoes per year.… Read more »

How to Avoid Flooding in Your Home or Office

How to Avoid Flooding in Your Home or Office

Flood can strike anywhere, often when you least expect it. Rising sea levels, natural disasters, and heavier, more frequent downpours are making flooding a more common occurrence in today’s modern world. The best way to minimize your risk of flood damage is to evaluate your property and then have it… Read more »