Managing Risk in your Real Estate Investments

Protecting Your Property Investment

Landlords take a lot of risks. All those benefits of your real estate investments must be safeguarded with good management and protection strategies. If your portfolio offers you wealth, security and a retirement in comfort then surely it’s worth safeguarding. In the blink of an eye a profitable portfolio with five properties [...]

Behr Premium Plus Primer & Sealer

When you are painting, spend the extra money and buy good paints.  The money you invest will save you time in having to put additional coats to the walls.  If you are not sure if the paint is a good brand, ask friends about what brands have worked well for them.  If you have heard [...]

Renting a Home?

CMHC Offers Range of Tips and Resources

Whether you are a first-time renter or a long-time tenant, there are many important decisions to make when evaluating potential rental accommodations. To help make these decisions easier, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers a number of resources, including worksheets and helpful hints, to help you make responsible [...]

Ice Dam Proof Your Attic

— and Keep Water Out of Your Home in Winter!

If you’re like most people, you probably don’t spend much time in the attic. In fact, the vast majority of Canadians go

Houses more prone to ice dams often have major leakage of warm air from the home into the attic, inadequate insulation — or both. [...]

Asbestos in the Home

There are six different minerals classified as asbestos. Chrysotile shown here is the most commonly used in building construction. Photo courtesy of Ryan Somma.

Asbestos is a naturally found mineral that has been with civilization for thousands of years. In ancient times they would weave the material into clothing because of its heat resisting quality. [...]

Water-Efficient Toilets

Don’t Flush Wasted Water — or Money — Down the Drain

Whether you’re buying a new home or just doing that bathroom renovation you’ve always dreamed of, choosing the

A high-efficiency toilet can help you save money, protect the environment and conserve water, all without sacrificing performance or peace of mind.

right toilet can be one of [...]

Backup Power for Your Home

Keep Your Family Safe and Healthy in a Power Failure

We all rely on the appliances and systems in our homes for our health, comfort, convenience and security.

A backup power system can help you take care of your family in the event of a power failure.

Unfortunately, we often cannot rely on these systems when the [...]

Protect Your Trees

How to Help Your Trees Survive Storm Damage

Trees provide homeowners with a wide range of tangible benefits. In addition to being beautiful, trees can supply

To keep your tree strong and healthy all year round, practice a regular maintenance program of that includes watering.

shade on a sunny day, cool your home in the summer, block [...]

Home Maintenance Tips for Fall

Protect Your Home — and Your Investment!

Fall is the time to get your home ready for the coming winter, which can be the most gruelling season for your home.

Fall is the time to get your home ready for the coming winter, which can be the most gruelling season for your home. One task to [...]

After the Flood

Quick Action is Very Important

Recent floods in Quebec and Manitoba remind us of the damage and the financial hardships homeowners experience after natural disasters.

Dealing With the Impact of Flooding

If your home has been flooded, the best way to protect your property, your belongings and the health of your family

Brandon Flood 2011 – Photo Courtesy [...]