Cottage Tips

These past two months, every Canadian has been impacted by COVID-19 in one way or another. A lot of jobs have been lost, people are driving less, and more are working from home. The insurance landscape and the needs of individuals and businesses have changed significantly. Is this going to have long-term impacts? Perhaps, but […]

Winter’s deep freeze is over, the grass is turning green and the leaves are blooming on the trees, it’s that time of year where you look forward to opening your cottage and preparing for another summer of dock days and campfire nights. Keep the following list of 10 steps handy as you prepare to open

Renting your cottage is a great way to make some extra cash to help cover all the expenses that come with owning a cottage (property taxes, regular maintenance, and insurance!). That being said, there are a few things you need to do before you get into the rental market. Here are a few of the

Winter is coming! If you’re closing your cottage for the winter, it is extremely important to drain your pipes to prevent them from freezing and potentially bursting while you’re away. Did you know that water damage is one of the leading causes of home insurance claims in Canada? Sewer backups, pump failures, or spring thaws

As sad as it might be, with the end of summer comes closing up the cottage. Although some of these tasks might be the last thing you want to do at the end of the Labour Day or Thanksgiving weekend, they are crucial for avoiding damages to your property over the winter. Here are some