Renovating your home may be exciting for you, but to your neighbours, it's a different story. Talk to your next door buddy while grabbing the morning paper about your plans to put in a new...
One of summer's classic joys is heading to cottage country and finding a smooth sandy beach or crystal clear pond and jumping in! Summer time swimming in open water is fun for the whole...
When I was growing up, my dad would make the same joke every year after staying at the cottage "that was fun, now I need a vacation from my vacation!” He was a devout DIYer and probably...
With the warm weather here and summer just around the corner, your kids are probably eager to get out there and hit the road on their bikes! That's fantastic! Bike riding can be a fun and...
We get it, insurance might be exciting to us, but the average person would rather spend their free time thinking about other things. For most people, the only time they think about their...
It's that time of the year when many of us hear the call of the lake and the trees - cottage season. There is nothing better than scheduling a little time off to pack up the family and get...
A fireproof safe can be one of the best investments you make for your family's protection and ongoing security. These affordable, briefcase sized boxes are capable of withstanding...
Being a homeowner is a job that is never finished, and let's face it, we're not all Bob Villa. So while you might not be knocking out a wall and installing a new walk-in shower or...
According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, only half of all renters have any kind of renters' insurance. That's not great. If you break things down by demographics though, those numbers...
New Years is a chance to reflect on your past and plan for the future. It's that time of the year when we set goals for ourselves and speculate on the improvements we want to make in our...
When it comes to the holidays, we all want to do our best for our family, friends, and loved ones. We want to give them gifts that show we care, items that we know they'll enjoy, something...
As the fall season completely settles into Ontario, temperatures will continue to dip. With the nights getting longer and chillier, many of us will be turning to electric space heaters and...
Buying insurance has never been easier. You can go online, click a few buttons, answer a few questions, pay with your credit card, and your insurance is taken care of. You’re covered in...
Sometimes you just need to break loose and do something wild to feel like you're really living. Maybe that means jumping out of a plane. Or maybe diving deep beneath the waves and...
As September draws to a close, the slight chill of the fall will soon be upon us. While some see the fall as the time to start winding down their home and lawn care routines, smart...
We're all safety conscious these days, especially when it comes to our children. Toys are held to rigorous standards, tested, and age-rated before they ever hit the shelves. Consumer...
Top Boating Safety Tips for a Fun Summer on the Water For many Canadians, "summer season” means "boat season.” Getting out on the water and enjoying a relaxing afternoon of fishing, or a...
After you've done all the work opening your cottage, getting everything set up, and taking care of every little expense related to it, you're going to want to get some serious relaxation...
After a long winter cooped up inside, many pets and pet owners can't wait to get outdoors again! The spring sun is here, the weather is warm, and nature is blooming all over, who wouldn't...
It's spring time! Homeowners across the province are beginning their annual tradition of digging through their garages, sighing deeply at their basements, and getting a good spring...
