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Top 3 Big Ticket Home Maintenance Projects and Your Home Insurance

Mar 17, 2015 10:26:01 AM
Tags: #Home Insurance
Spring is a popular time to begin looking into home maintenance and preparing your house for the years to come. After the winter thaw, it’s a good idea to survey your house for damage and make any repairs as quickly as you can. For larger projects, however, many people think they can turn to insurance. But home insurance plans are not maintenance plans. In fact, home insurance only really works if you have taken measures to ensure your home is properly maintained in the first place.

Spring Thaw & Ice Damming

Mar 11, 2015 11:07:54 AM
Tags: #Home Insurance
Warming temperatures in the Hamilton and surrounding community that began Sunday and were forecast to continue for the week could contribute to ice damming, a condition that can result in expensive water damage to homes, suggests a local roofing company.

It's a Stinky Business - Sewer Backup

Jan 19, 2015 11:02:30 AM
Tags: #flood insurance #sewer backup home insurance #sewer back up
Water damage is one of those areas of home insurance where there are plenty of exclusions and grey areas, and homeowners can often be unclear on what is covered and what is not. Some types of water damage are covered under a standard homeowner’s insurance policy, while others require that you add an optional coverage in order to receive benefits. Sewer back-up falls into the latter category. You can receive coverage for sewer back-up in your home but you may have to add an endorsement to your policy and pay an extra premium for the coverage.

Electrical Safety During the Holidays

Dec 8, 2014 8:13:02 AM
Tags: #choosing an insurance broker #insurance broker Hamilton #reliable insurance in Hamilton
The holiday season just wouldn't be the same without the magic of twinkling lights and glowing candles. Unfortunately, the magic of each season is vanquished for some families when fires disrupt their lives. According to the Canada Safety Council, 187 people lose their lives each year due to holiday fires. Do your part to keep your family safe this year by adhering to some basic electrical safety tips.
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