Canadian Home Warranty Protection Program

This autumn, stay dry with these seasonal surface water management tips!

Know the difference between Home Warranty and Home Insurance!

While both work to protect your investment, New Home Warranty protects homeowners from construction defects, covering the cost of repairs and replacements of certain systems and components in your home for up to 10 years.

Home insurance protects you from external events such as severe weather damages wherein if your home is damaged, insurance would help you recover your losses.

Your May Home Maintenance Checklist 🌱

This month, remember to:
✅Examine Fences & Decks
✅Clear Your Property's Swales
✅Maintain Your Windows

Did you know that countertops are covered under your 1-year Materials & Labour warranty?

Granite countertops are known for resistance to chips and scratches. However, granite is porous making it vulnerable to staining.

When you are spring cleaning, seal your countertop to repel moisture and stains while help making it sparkle and last longer!

A Heat Recovery Ventilation system, or HRV, is one of the best ways to remove excess indoor humidity in your home, while also improving your air quality.

Keep your HRV running smoothly by regularly cleaning te filters, Simply rinse the filters in cold water, or, if very dirty, you can give them a gentle vacuum first and soak in mild detergent and warm water.

Gently shake the filters to remove excess water, allowing them to air dry before reinstalling.

Spring into action this April with 3 home maintenance tips 🌷

This month, remember to:
✅ Clean your AC air filters
✅ Clean your carpets to keep them long lasting and reduce allergens
✅ Turn up the humidity to between 30-40%

Harsh weather doesn’t have to mean damaged furniture 🌲❄️. Just a little prep now—like storing cushions and metal frames—helps prevent rust and mildew, so your furniture is ready to go come spring. For an extra step of precaution, you can apply protective sealants to your furniture before storing or covering it for winter!

Did you know that sidewalk salt lowers the freezing point of water, which causes a repeated freeze-thaw cycle that can actually weaken your concrete? Next time you are going to tackle that icy sidewalk try some at home alternatives instead! ⛄

It's official: the heats turned on and the snow is here! ❄️ Just a reminder that a quick check on your window seals goes a long way for cozy vibes and lower bills. Well-sealed windows help retain heat in winter and keep cool air inside during summer so it's important to check before any major weather changes!

Living in a colder climate means maintaining your hot water tank is essential for home efficiency🌡️. Flushing the tank annually can prevent odours, loss of pressure, and blocked pipes. Regular maintenance can save you from costly repairs, so October is the perfect time to get this pesky task out of the way.

As we say goodbye to summer and hello to crisp fall air, don’t forget your home’s MVP: the humidifier! 🏠 Too dry? Say hello to flaky skin and shrinking floors. Too humid? You might get attic rain! 🌧️ Clean those filters and dial it down to 20-30% to keep everything just right. Your home (and skin) will love you for it!

When was the last time you thought about your range hood filter? Because the filters are tucked away under your range hood, they can be easy to forget, especially in the busier seasons of life. Here's your reminder that cleaning those filters once a month can be a quick and easy way to help prevent fire hazards and keep your air clean! 🍂 🍎🥧