Protecting your Home: Fall Maintenance It’s that time again, Ottawa: the crisp, cool months of fall. And with it being one of the busiest times of the year for homeowners – getting the kids ready for back to school, enjoying the fun-filled, fall-friendly activities around town (pumpkin picking, anyone?), and even vamping up our homes up for the holidays – it’s also the best time of year for us to take advantage of the moderately-tolerable weather and prep our homes for the cold that is to come. Here are a few guidelines on how to protect your home in the
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Protecting your Home: Fire Prevention It is every homeowner’s nightmare: a fire! Not only can a house fire cause significant damage to property, it could cause catastrophic injuries or worse. Most fires are caused by human error or carelessness so here are some tips to avoid ever having to deal with a fire: Take Extra Precautions in the Kitchen It’s estimated that 38% of fires in Canada from 2002 to 2005 were attributed to cooking equipment.  That number is staggering so extra precautions are needed while cooking. Stay in the kitchen while cooking in the oven or on the stove.
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Protecting Your Home: What You Need to Know About Rodents It’s something that we all hope to never have to deal with in our homes: rodents! Mice and rats can be incredibly destructive if they find their way indoors and unfortunately this can have a significant impact on the value of your home, your health, and your wallet. As we begin to spring clean our properties, it is important that we look for signs of rodents and take preventative measures to avoid an infestation. Damage caused by rodents The damage caused by rodents can be extensive and can have a
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Christmas is indeed a time for many things. It is time well spent with our families and our friends, a time for celebration, a time for passing down holiday traditions (as well as creating new ones); and, of course, with the end of year approaching, it is a time of reflection and resolution. Moreover, with the abundance of festivities that our communities offer over the holidays, it’s a time to try new things, and collect memories with your loved ones. Here are a few of our favourite, fun-filled, family-oriented activities that are happening in and around the Ottawa region this
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