The Temptation To Use Winter Tires In Summer It is recommended that every car owner switch to winter tires in the colder months. Winter tires are great at handling the dangerous road conditions found during winter driving. The thought of using winter tires in the summer months might sound like a great idea to many people. Using winter tires in summer and winter would certainly save you a lot of hassle since you wouldn't have to get your tires switched twice a year. You'd be covered in the off chance that a snowstorm happens after you've switched back to all-season tires or if there's ice in th ..read more

What Is The Importance Of Safety Equipment At Home? Having the proper safety equipment at home is extremely important for protecting you, your loved ones, and any valuable possessions, not to mention your home itself. Home safety equipment can provide peace of mind regarding reducing the risks of emergencies and preventing extensive property damage. Practicing home safety with the correct equipment is important for all home members, regardless of age. Identifying potential hazards and reducing the risk of injury can be done when you begin to think of having home safety equipment. Who Needs Hom ..read more

Outdoor Safety Guidelines for Campers Ontario is a gorgeous province with lots to offer, so it's no surprise that many residents want to venture into the wilderness and disconnect from busy city life. Because of its many beautiful provincial parks, camping in Ontario has become such a popular activity. While camping can be a lot of fun, it's critical to know the importance of camping safety. This is why we put together 9 camping safety tips that can make all the difference in your camping experience. 1. Choose the Right Shelter and Site As you're considering going on a camping trip, it's impor ..read more

The Importance of Proper Garden Maintenance There are a few things out there that look more impressive than a fully-grown garden with all the gardener's favourite plants. Flower gardens are beautiful whether they have the beauty of roses, the mighty sunflower, or a bunch of perennials that keep coming back. Not to be outdone, however, vegetable gardens are also great. No carrot, tomato or cucumber tastes better than the one you've grown yourself. Some gardens even have a mixture of both types of plants, allowing you to get the best of both worlds. It is important to keep in mind that getting a ..read more

Ontario HVAC Maintenance Tips for Homeowners Ontario may not have Canada's harshest weather patterns, but the temperatures here can still be extreme—and high humidity levels make those temperatures feel even more uncomfortable. That's why most Ontarians treasure the HVAC systems that help us keep our homes at the perfect indoor comfort level all year round. But your HVAC is a very complex system with a lot of moving parts, and that means there's plenty of opportunity for breakdowns and malfunctions that could leave you shivering in the winter season, sweltering in the summer months, inconvenie ..read more

The Opportunity Of Student Rentals Being a landlord is always an excellent financial opportunity. Being able to use your current assets to generate a sustainable source of income is an excellent investment. One type of tenant that can get overlooked is post-secondary students. Renting to students, a group often stereotyped as loud, messy and disruptive, you'll likely find that most students don't fit this stereotype and can be good tenants when given a good opportunity. There's minimal risk involved to property owners, especially those who have landlord insurance. What Are Some Pros Of Renting ..read more

Home Insurance Renewal in Ontario 101: What to Know Insurance renewal time rolls around regularly—typically once per year. Many people don't think very hard about renewing insurance; they just give the notice or renewal package a cursory glance and, assuming there are no major changes to insurance premiums, leave it alone to auto-renew. But it's important to take the time to think about any significant changes that have occurred over the last year that may affect your coverage and premiums or leave you underinsured with your current policies. Here's what policyholders can expect when it's time ..read more

Prevent Basement Flooding Before It Happens A dry basement is something that we can take for granted. We may not be near the ocean, but many of us are near lakes and rivers. We may not see many hurricanes, but we can still see heavy rainfall. We may not see permafrost, but it does snow. Any of these can lead to potential basement flooding. The cost of repairing a basement flood can cost you thousands of dollars and stress. That is why it is important that homeowners take every possible step to ensure to help prevent basement flooding.  Tips To Help Prevent Basement Flooding While you can ..read more

Let’s Get You The Facts About Tenant Insurance Myths People looking for their first rental are often confused when discussing tenant insurance, also known as renters insurance, with some surprised that such a thing even exists. This is understandable, given that insurance can be complicated and most first-time renters are young. Even people who have dealt with similar situations might raise an eyebrow at the concept. After all, insurance is usually paid on something you own so that if something happens, the costs of overcoming it are reduced. When put into this perspective, the idea seems stra ..read more

Ontario Spring Car Maintenance Checklist When the weather warms up, the grass turns green, and the birds start chirping, it's time for vehicle owners to pay attention to spring car maintenance. Diligent preventative maintenance will go a long way toward keeping your car in safe, durable, and attractive condition so you don't have to worry about costly repairs or replacements as often and can have the peace of mind that comes with knowing your vehicle is safe to drive.  If you need help figuring out where to start, the brokers at Morison Insurance have you covered with some spring car main ..read more