When temperatures drop, it's nice to stay warm and cozy at home. However, be careful: a poorly maintained heating system can quickly turn your safe haven into a danger zone!

With the arrival of winter, the risks of slipping and injuries due to ice or objects hidden under the snow are very real.

As Quebecers, we love our trees. And there are lots of good reasons why: trees prevent heat islands in urbanized areas, filter water, stabilize soil, attract birds, reduce air pollution, prevent lung disease, reduce HVAC costs, create peaceful settings, and, most importantly, beautify our properties and increase their value. Yet all our trees need constant TLC. Here are seven strategies for looking after your deciduous or coniferous trees. 

Memories of meals outdoors and countless hours spent gardening in the sun start to fade as soon as cooler weather arrives. To quickly restore your yard to good shape for next year, be sure to take advantage of the fall months to clean up your outdoor spaces, rake up dead leaves and other debris, and prepare your plants and soil for the next warm season. Now that climate change has become a fact of life, it makes sense to always keep the environment in mind. So, let’s get cracking!

When choosing home insurance, it's important to accurately evaluate the value of your possessions to ensure you have adequate coverage. You probably have a rough idea of how much your most significant possessions are worth, but do you know the total value of your home’s contents? In case of disaster or theft, your insurance company will ask you to estimate the overall value of all your possessions to compensate you adequately. The steps below will help you to make an accurate evaluation for your home insurance, to make sure you’re well-protected in case of a claim.

Roommates can be an unforgettable life experience, a fantastic way to save money, and a great way to share the responsibilities that come with an apartment! We're talking about rent, electricity, groceries and cleaning. Whether you opt for roommates as a permanent or temporary lifestyle, it is undeniably practical. But what about insurance? Keep reading to find out what you need to know.

Power outages can often be caused by bad weather like freezing rain, snowstorms, torrential rain and strong winds. Here are a few tips to help you be well prepared for a power outage of any duration.

The home of the future is no longer a dream. Today, there are countless products on the market with wireless capabilities, allowing you to control the lighting, music or heat in your home with a single touch or simple voice command. You can even wake up every morning to the sweet smell of a latte prepared just the way you like it! In fact, Marty McFly’s futuristic home in Back to the Future Part II is closer than you might think.

With adulthood comes independence, family plans, and hopefully (!), enough financial capital to buy a nice home of your own. However, the costs of buying a home can quickly add up – what with mortgage payments, property taxes, maintenance expenses and so on. You can easily reduce your financial stress and significantly lower your home insurance premium by following these seven tips:

Your dream has finally come true! You’ll soon be getting the keys to your first house of your own. But to avoid unpleasant surprises have you thought of everything before you move in? Our checklist will help you check everything!

Winter is the season for skiing, sitting by the fireplace… and removing snow! Clearing your parking space, driveway and roof is not only standard home maintenance, it also helps prevent problems. Here are our tips for dealing with winter.

Water damage is a common occurrence. According to the Chambre de l’assurance de dommages (ChAD), it’s the leading cause of home insurance claims. That’s why you should prevent it by taking these 10 simple steps.