Tag: home safety tips

Know When and Why to Clean Your Home HVAC Ducts

Springtime house cleaning often brings to mind the question … should I have ductwork in my home inspected and cleaned professionally? But is it really necessary? Experts have a lot to say about whether it’s really a good idea. When you see dust buildup around the supply vents in your… Read more »

How to Know When Your Home Needs More Electrical Capacity

“Do you live in a house that’s older than 20 years?” asks John Stoker, President, Paul Davis Restoration Central Nova Scotia. “If so, your electricity needs have almost certainly outgrown your residential electrical system, creating serious fire hazards on your property.” Electrical needs have grown exponentially since 1950: modern homes… Read more »

Nine Home Safety Tips For Power Outages

Power outages can happen no matter where you are located in Canada. Fortunately, most are brief, but some last far longer. Twenty years have passed since a massive outage struck grids in Ontario, darkening Toronto, Ottawa, Kingston, Sudbury, Kitchener, London and Windsor for up to four days. Between increasingly violent weather… Read more »

Holiday Season Hazards Commercial Property Owners Often Face

“The holidays bring joy but they also bring seasonal risks for commercial property owners and tenants,” says Kevin Lethers, President of Paul Davis of Polk County, Florida. “We recommend precautions against four specific hazards: fires, security threats, accidents and insurance coverage gaps.” Focusing on a few key “do’s and don’ts”… Read more »