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If you plan to sell your home and want to get the most bang for your buck, check out these simple upgrades that will maximize the value of your property.

With proper planning you could create a comfortable and productive space that you’ll look forward to working from every day. Not sure where to start? Here’s a list of tips to help you create the perfect home office no matter where you live.

Hail is in the forecast—are you ready? Is your home or car vulnerable to damage? While hailstorms are usually short-lived, they can develop quickly and be very destructive. Learn what to do before, during and after a hailstorm so you can be prepared.

Did you know over 7,4001 forest fires occur in Canada every year? Most of them are caused by hot temperatures combined with drought, lightning and human negligence.

Renovations can impact your home insurance in several ways. If building or renos are in your future, The Personal is here to remind you to let your insurer know right away. Here’s why.

Fall is a good time to make those house repairs you’ve been meaning to do all year long. Read our fall house maintenance guide to help you make the most out of this beautiful season!

Your garage can offer you extra space for storage, but some items need to be protected carefully and others can be hazards. So think carefully before you put just anything in the garage.

Boating is a favourite pastime of many cottage-goers. But no matter how much experience you have, serious boating accidents happen in Canada every year. Here are 10 boating safety tips you need to know.

With COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, many Canadians are buying swimming pools so they can vacation at home. If you’re thinking of getting an above-ground pool for your backyard, here’s what you should know.

After many months spent adjusting to life in the midst of a pandemic, it makes sense that we’re more eager than ever to get back to our “normal” lives. So what will our “new normal” look like?

Creaking floors and squeaking doors are noises that many homeowners know well. And while most house noises are completely harmless, some might mean trouble. Listen out for these 6 noises that could signal problems.

New year, new home! Ever thought of making New Year’s resolutions to look after your home? From maintenance and repairs to taking stock of what you own, here are 7 things you can do every year to care for your home.