{"id":7454,"date":"2019-12-28T17:06:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-28T17:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbcinsurance.com\/en-ca\/2018\/12\/04\/well-maintained-protecting-your-home-and-yourself-from-winter-weather\/"},"modified":"2023-05-15T16:53:16","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T16:53:16","slug":"well-maintained-protecting-your-home-and-yourself-from-winter-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcinsurance.com\/en-ca\/advice-learning\/home-insurance\/well-maintained-protecting-your-home-and-yourself-from-winter-weather","title":{"rendered":"Well Maintained: Protecting Your Home and Yourself from Winter Weather"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-template-selector templateSelector template__article articleSingle\" data-template=\"article\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group articleSingle__container tabListStickyWrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group articleSingle__container__hero is-layout-flow 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selectDropdown__list\"><li class=\"selectDropdown__list__item tabsList__item selected\"><a href=\"#h-get-ahead-of-the-weather\">Get Ahead of the Weather<\/a><\/li><li class=\"selectDropdown__list__item tabsList__item \"><a href=\"#h-get-warm\">Get Warm<\/a><\/li><li class=\"selectDropdown__list__item tabsList__item \"><a href=\"#h-upgrade-to-modern-equipment\">Upgrade to Modern Equipment<\/a><\/li><li class=\"selectDropdown__list__item tabsList__item \"><a href=\"#h-be-bright-about-seasonal-lighting\">Be Bright About Seasonal Lighting<\/a><\/li><li class=\"selectDropdown__list__item tabsList__item \"><a href=\"#h-consider-outsourcing-with-neighbours\">Consider Outsourcing With Neighbours<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group articleSingle__content__main tabListHeadings is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  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It&#8217;s worth taking the time to quickly check that your furnace and roof are in good shape and that your pipes are properly insulated. Consider doing a little early outdoor work as well, so you won&#8217;t be scrambling around an icy front yard putting tarps over cedar shrubs and draining hose lines. Pick a warm fall day to start tackling your list and get ahead of whatever weather is headed your way.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-get-warm\">Get Warm<\/h4>\n<p>While it&#8217;s always smart to warm up before working out in the gym, the same rules apply when working around the home: stretch first, ramp up your effort slowly, and be aware of over-exerting yourself. If you feel faint or short of breath at any point, be sure to stop and recover before continuing.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-upgrade-to-modern-equipment\">Upgrade to Modern Equipment<\/h4>\n<p>Snow shovel design has improved considerably over the past few years, and newer versions now come with ergonomically shaped handles and better blades. These new shovels are built to push the snow away, as opposed to stooping over and lifting it up. This could reduce the overall effort required to clear paths, which should help to prevent injuries. If clearing snow and ice is becoming a hassle you&#8217;d rather avoid, consider upgrading to a snow blower, installing heat mats, or hiring a snow removal service.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-be-bright-about-seasonal-lighting\">Be Bright About Seasonal Lighting<\/h4>\n<p>While creating the most impressive holiday lighting display on your block is a noble goal, thousands of emergency room visits occur every year as a result of light-stringing accidents.<\/p>\n<p>Put safety first, and don&#8217;t let yourself or a loved one suffer a serious fall because a ladder seemed &#8216;safe enough.&#8217; Always think safety first and avoid a holiday hospital visit.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-consider-outsourcing-with-neighbours\">Consider Outsourcing With Neighbours<\/h4>\n<p>Small neighbourhood maintenance providers or landscapers can be more affordable than larger companies. They&#8217;re well worth investigating as an option for managing worry-free home snow removal, emergency roof repairs, even to clean fireplaces. Consider enlisting a number of interested neighbourhood families and asking for a group discount.<\/p>\n<p>Your home is one of the most important assets you own. Make sure it&#8217;s protected with insurance. Speak to an RBC insurance advisor about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcinsurance.com\/en-ca\/home-insurance\/?utm_source=Discover-Learn-Insurance&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=dl-187554\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">home insurance<\/a>; call <b>1-877-749-7224.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner block-wpr bg-light-blue rounded-corners pos-rel mob-pad-t pad-t pad-b mob-pad-b pad-l mob-pad-l pad-r mob-pad-r centered-block\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf mob-pad-t-hlf wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-great-rates-and-expert-advice-on-home-insurance\">Great Rates and Expert Advice on Home Insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf pad-r mob-pad-r pad-l mob-pad-l has-text-lg-font-size\">Get a free online quote* for coverage to protect you, your property, and your belongings from the unexpected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter btn before is-style-primary primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www1.myrbcsso.rbcinsurance.com\/ada\/quoter?productType=home&amp;campaignID=BLOG_H9&amp;lang=EN\" data-dig-id=\"LP-HomeInsurance-7454-476a44f4\" data-dig-category=\"LP-HomeInsurance\" data-dig-action=\"button click\" data-dig-label=\"Get My Quote-https:\/\/www1.myrbcsso.rbcinsurance.com\/ada\/quoter?productType=home&amp;campaignID=BLOG_H9&amp;lang=EN \">Get My Quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-t-hlf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcinsurance.com\/en-ca\/home-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-dig-id=\"LP-HomeInsurance-7454-9fc3d8fc\" data-dig-category=\"LP-HomeInsurance\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"Learn More\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse2de7ba0a\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse2de7ba0a\" data-dig-id=\"LP-HomeInsurance-14506-2de7ba0a\" data-dig-category=\"LP-HomeInsurance\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Things Our Lawyers Want You to Know\"><div>Things Our Lawyers Want You to Know<\/div><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse2de7ba0a\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-text-sm-font-size\">*Home and auto insurance products are distributed by RBC Insurance Agency Ltd. and underwritten by Aviva General Insurance Company. 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