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When it comes to your home, ensuring the safety and security of your property and loved ones is of utmost importance. Whether you own a house or live in a rental, taking proactive measures to enhance home security can provide you with peace of mind. In this article, we will discuss various steps you can take to safeguard your investment and create a secure environment for your family.

Assess Your Home's Vulnerabilities

Begin by assessing your home's vulnerabilities. Walk around your property and identify potential entry points that could be targeted by burglars or intruders. Look for weak doors, windows, or any other areas that may require reinforcement to enhance security.

Install a Reliable Security System

Consider installing a reliable…

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Chances are, most Canadians won’t be flying south this winter for a sun-soaked holiday so they may be looking for domestic vacation rental properties. If you own a cottage and are considering renting it out for the holiday season or the entire ski season, this is a great time to do so, says HGTV’s Income Property and cottage rental expert Scott McGillivray.

“Right now, more than ever, with international travel at a standstill, domestic vacation properties are at a premium,” says McGillivray. “It’s hard to ignore the size of the opportunity and the rental rates you can generate.”

However, if you’ve never played landlord before, you’ve got some homework to do first. We asked McGillivray for his best advice on how to protect your home, your stuff…

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Homeowners have felt the financial pinch of flooding and thus, have questions about floor insurance. Flooding has surpassed forest fire as Canada’s top cause of property damage. Six per cent—and up to 10 per cent—of homes across Canada are already uninsurable for flood risk.

As major floods have become more common in communities across Canada over the last decade, it has brought the issue into mainstream consciousness. However, despite growing awareness, homebuyers purchase homes in flood zones without knowing the risks and the protection they need.

With so many homeowners living in high-risk regions, we wanted to examine the importance of flood insurance and share tools that can help determine if you live in a high-risk area.

What is flood…

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