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Rain barrel collecting rain water from downspout.

10 Jul 2024

How rainwater harvesting can help you save water and the environment

A stately cottage sitting alongside a serene lake

9 Jul 2024

A luxurious landscape – luxury cottages and cabins

A cottage that has been outfitted with solar panels in a pristine natural environment.

9 Jul 2024

Being friendly to the environment – Eco-friendly cottages and cabins

A man on a boat

28 Jun 2024

Three of the most common boating insurance claims. (And what you can do to help avoid them.)

Father and daughter wearing life jackets on a small boat enjoying a day out on the water.

26 Jun 2024

Boat safety this summer

Parents supervising children in the pool, children wearing safety vest

25 Jun 2024

Safe pool: Swimming pool safety is all about awareness

A cottager sitting on a chair using a smart electronic device

11 Jun 2024

New tech meets nature – Smart seasonal homes and cottages

A woman vacuuming a rug in her condo living room.

6 May 2024

Condo owner maintenance checklist

Happy couple lookout the window of their condo unit.

6 May 2024

Downsizing from house to condo

A father and son switching out a traditional light bulb with an LED energy-efficient light bulb.

6 May 2024

Tips for sustainable living at home

A happy couple enjoying a sunny afternoon on their living room couch in their condo

6 May 2024

What is condo insurance?

Smoke rising from fireplace

26 Mar 2024

Fire safety and efficient home heating

Man working on water pipes

26 Mar 2024

Home maintenance questions to ask

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26 Mar 2024

Protect your home while you escape the cold

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26 Mar 2024

Spring home maintenance: A simple 4-point checklist to help protect your home exterior

26 Mar 2024

How to safeguard your property against water damage

A couple setting up their smart thermostat.

19 Dec 2023

Top 10 prevention devices to protect your home this winter

A couple sitting on a sofa in their living room making a checklist.

19 Dec 2023

Winter home safety checklist

A woman sitting on the windowsill with a cup of tea looking out at her snow-covered neighbourhood.

19 Dec 2023

Why do most property claims happen in the winter?

A young family sitting comfortable in a family room as snow falls outside of the window.

20 Nov 2023

Home energy efficiency: how to be a sustainable powerhouse

25 Oct 2023

Importance of renters' insurance

25 Oct 2023

Why do I need renters' content insurance?

25 Oct 2023

What’s covered under renters' insurance?

A couple in their living room, pondering new design ideas for the space.

19 Oct 2023

Dreaming of a home reno?

A couple in their living room, pondering new design ideas for the space.

19 Oct 2023

Dreaming. Planning. Building. Step by step to get your reno rolling

A woman thinking about home insurance with a cellphone in her hands while lying down on her bed.

19 Jul 2023

What happens if you don’t have home insurance?

A man sitting at the kitchen breakfast bar looking at a laptop pensively looking up information about home insurance.

19 Jul 2023

Do I really need home insurance?

A woman looking around her house holding a pencil and paper wondering what’s not protected by most home insurance.

19 Jul 2023

What is not protected by most home insurance?

A woman sitting at a desk determining the replacement value of a home using a calculator, laptop and documents.

19 Jul 2023

How do insurance companies determine the replacement value of a home?

Cheerful family enjoying a meal on a cottage patio

11 Jul 2023

The most common cabin insurance claims and how you can avoid them

Rustic lakeside cabin flying a Canadian flag

11 Jul 2023

Why you should consider a ‘standalone’ insurance policy for your cabin

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29 Jun 2023

Recharge this summer with an Ontario cottage escape

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29 Jun 2023

Safety and fun go hand in hand at the cottage

A Class C RV travels down a wilderness highway with fir trees lining the roadway

20 Jun 2023

RV travelling: Let’s see what’s up with the RV World

A man and two women in their 20’s happily sit outside on a cottage porch to enjoy a coffee.

20 Jun 2023

Going all in on the cottage lifestyle this season

Close up of a water pipe

9 Dec 2022

How to prevent water leaks in your home

Lit up house on a snowy winter night

9 Dec 2022

Preventing home burglary and water damage while you escape the cold

Cables plugged into a power strip

9 Dec 2022

Prevent house fires: How can you prevent accidental fires at home

Father and son having fun and being safe with fireworks and sparklers on the beach.

27 Jun 2022

Fireworks safety tips for a safe holiday

14 Jun 2022

What information is needed for a home or tenant insurance quote?

14 Jun 2022

What to consider when getting a house or auto quote

14 Jun 2022

What happens if your property is underinsured?

14 Jun 2022

Why do I need tenant insurance?

2 May 2022

How to build a 72-hour emergency kit

2 May 2022

Is your family prepared for an evacuation?

6 Apr 2022

Protecting against hail damage

6 Apr 2022

Protecting your basement from spring thaw

6 Apr 2022

Protecting your home and family from fire loss

29 Mar 2022

Join us for the Fun Side of Life

14 Mar 2022

Make the most of your RV insurance with coverage that counts

Happy couple sipping hot drinks on a cabin porch.

7 Feb 2022

Best amenities to include in your cabin rental for great reviews

4 Feb 2022

3 tips to help protect your Valentine’s Day gifts this year

13 Jan 2022

7 Common Sense Snowmobile Safety Tips

21 Dec 2021

Surprising and disastrous insurance claims to avoid this holiday season

17 Sep 2021

Set your cottage up for a safe off-season

23 Jul 2021

Why it’s important to update your insurance address if you’re moving

Pink piggy bank to save money.

17 Jan 2020

Money saving tips for winter freeze

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13 Jan 2020

5 best snowmobile trails in Canada

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10 Jan 2020

Winter RVing tips for an epic adventure

23 Oct 2019

Tending Your Home This Fall

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17 Sep 2019

Questions every homeowner should ask about their property

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13 Aug 2019

RVing in Alberta

Smiling father and baby sitting inside RV.

12 Aug 2019

Is an RV vacation right for your family?

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12 Aug 2019

Make safety a priority during motorcycle season

12 Aug 2019

3 RV accidents you can avoid

12 Aug 2019

How to plan for a great boating season

6 May 2019

Basement Flooding: How to avoid standing in knee deep in water

22 Apr 2019

Common reasons your insurance claim could be denied.

12 Mar 2019

Joining the tiny house movement? What you need to know

14 Feb 2019

Insurance at the heart of Valentine’s Day

29 Jan 2019

Winter season snowfall dangers

Two young kids skating on an ice rink with a hockey net behind them

18 Dec 2018

Take the chill out of winter with a safe backyard skating rink

Man clearing snow off the roof of a house

18 Dec 2018

Keeping your roof top of mind

12 Nov 2018

17 things to do at the cottage this winter

2 Oct 2018

Are there fire hazards in your home?

Installing smoke and carbon monoxide alarm

19 Sep 2018

5 tips to help protect yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

19 Sep 2018

An escape plan... for life

Couple with newborn in new house with boxes to unpack.

27 Feb 2018

Buying your first home

Nest thermostat

18 Jan 2018

5 Ways to Save Money and Energy this Winter

High pressure cleaning the exterior of a house

9 Nov 2017

Spring cleaning checklist for the exterior of your home

Person with snow shovel clearing sidewalk

19 Oct 2017

Be neighbourly and keep your sidewalks safe this winter.

Couple lying on floor with home renovation tools surrounding them

19 Oct 2017

Build a plan for a smart renovation

A paper receipt

19 Oct 2017

Additional Living Expenses: What you need to know

Happy couple packing boxes in their home.

19 Oct 2017

A home inventory may be the best gift of all

19 Oct 2017

6 Tips for Renting Your Home on a Home-Sharing Network

19 Oct 2017

3 Road Trips to Take This Fall

19 Oct 2017

Sewage Back-up – No Thanks!

Woman holding a mug looking outside a window on a rainy day with a smile.

19 Oct 2017

Learn more about tenant insurance from Aviva

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