How to Keep Your Home Safe during the Holidays

Curtains are open wide to show off the twinkling tree and the presents underneath it. Deliveries are left on the front porch when someone’s not there to accept the packages. Not to be a holiday killjoy, but the reality is… Read More »

Tips for a More Secure Front Door

Intended to welcome family and friends when they come to visit, you chose your front door for its beauty, style, and curb appeal. But did you know that a large percentage of intruders prefer to enter by the front door… Read More »

Do You Need a Carbon Monoxide Detector?

With the recent news reports about a Vancouver household suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning, you might be wondering if you need a carbon monoxide detector. Because you can’t hear it, see it, or smell it, when this gas builds up… Read More »

When to Replace these Household Items

Sometimes we forget that nothing lasts forever. Or perhaps, as it is often with the gutters or the roof, it’s a case of “out of sight, out of mind.” How long has it been since you checked the fire extinguishers?… Read More »

Before Going on Summer Vacation

Soon the school year will end and the kids will be looking for something to do. Whether you’re planning weekend trips to the lake throughout the summer or a two-week getaway to a family resort, make sure that your home… Read More »

Inviting Burglars into Your Home

The whole point of having great curb appeal is to make your home inviting to look at. But is your property attractive to someone casing the neighborhood? Use this short guide to find out if your home looks inviting to… Read More »

Before You go on Vacation

The holidays are an exciting time of year, especially if it includes a winter vacation. But leaving your house behind for a week or two might be stressful. Before you go on vacation this year, use this brief guide to… Read More »