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As a homeowner, it's crucial to understand how building bylaws and codes can impact your insurance coverage, as well as the various factors that determine your policy, such as the value of your property, personal liability, and types of coverage available. Our resource center provides in-depth information and practical tips to help you navigate the complexities of homeowner policy and coverage. Explore our resource center for key considerations on homeowner insurance.

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Allstate Home Insurance vs. YouSet

Allstate Home Insurance vs. YouSet: Pros and Cons [2025]

  • By Emily May
  • on 27 May 2025

Allstate Canada, owned by The Allstate Corporation, is a well-known name in the insurance industry, particularly in the US. So, it often comes as...

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What Is Normal Wear and Tear - YouSet

Is It Normal Wear and Tear or Damage? A Renters Guide

  • By Emily May
  • on 22 May 2025

Everyone knows that when you live somewhere long enough, a scratch, dent, stain, or loose hinge is bound to happen. This natural aging of...

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38 Places to Change Your Address When Moving - YouSet

[Checklist] 38 Places to Change Your Address When Moving

  • By Brianna Harrison
  • on 20 May 2025

Moving to a new home is a big deal–whether you’re moving to a new neighbourhood, city, or even province. Amid the excitement (and chaos)...

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Will Insurance Cover a Home with Knob and Tube Wiring - YouSet

Will Insurance Cover a Home with Knob and Tube Wiring?

  • By Emily May
  • on 15 May 2025

When you buy home insurance, insurers always assess the level of risk you present as a policyholder. For instance, those with a history of...

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belairdirect Home Insurance vs. YouSet

belairdirect Home Insurance vs. YouSet: Pros and Cons [2025]

  • By Emily May
  • on 14 May 2025

Choosing a home insurance provider rarely comes down to coverage or price alone. It’s also about convenience, customer service, and the flexibility of your...

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Are Sump Pumps Covered by Insurance - YouSet

Are Sump Pumps Covered by Insurance?

  • By Emily May
  • on 8 May 2025

Your home may very well be the single biggest investment you ever make, and while there are countless ways to protect it, installing and...

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Do Home and Car Insurance Renew Automatically?

  • By Emily May
  • on 6 May 2025

From your Netflix subscription to your gym membership, many of the services you rely on are set to auto-renew by default. But when it...

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Why Cottage Insurance Might Cost More Than You Expected - YouSet

Why Cottage Insurance Might Cost More Than You Expected

  • By Emily May
  • on 1 May 2025

As much as cottages are an escape from everyday life and the backdrop of many core memories, the risks that come with owning one...

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Desjardins Home Insurance vs. YouSet

Desjardins Home Insurance vs. YouSet: Pros and Cons [2025]

  • By Emily May
  • on 24 April 2025

Desjardins Insurance, part of the Desjardins Group, is the second-largest general insurer in Canada. Underwritten in Quebec by Desjardins General Insurance Inc. and in...

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Does Insurance Cover Basement Flooding Yes, But… - YouSet

Does Insurance Cover Basement Flooding? Yes, But…

  • By Emily May
  • on 22 April 2025

Whether you’re a renter living in a basement apartment or are the owner of a home or condo with a basement, one of the...

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CAA Home Insurance vs. YouSet

CAA Home Insurance vs. YouSet: Pros and Cons [2025]

  • By Emily May
  • on 16 April 2025

As the trusted name behind one of Canada’s oldest roadside assistance programs and a popular provider of car insurance, many homeowners turn to CAA...

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Does Home Insurance Cover Engagement Rings - YouSet

Does Home Insurance Cover Engagement Rings?

  • By Emily May
  • on 15 April 2025

It doesn’t matter if you’re the one buying or the one receiving the ring; engagement ring insurance is an essential step in protecting such...

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Backwater Valves and Homeowners Insurance - YouSet

A Homeowner’s Crash Course on Backwater Valves

  • By Emily May
  • on 3 April 2025

From home security systems to wiring, electrical, and plumbing system upgrades, there are countless ways for you to protect what might be your single...

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Special Assessment for Condo - YouSet

Does Condo Insurance Cover Special Assessments?

  • By Emily May
  • on 1 April 2025

As appealing as the many conveniences of condo living may be, from shared maintenance responsibilities to desirable amenities, the possibility of a special assessment...

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RBC Home Insurance Pros and Cons

RBC Home Insurance vs. YouSet: Pros and Cons [2025]

  • By Emily May
  • on 27 March 2025

When you think of the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), you might immediately associate it with banking, credit cards, or even mortgages – but...

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How To Cancel Home and Car Insurance - YouSet

[Template] How To Cancel Home and Car Insurance Anytime

  • By Emily May
  • on 25 March 2025

When you realize you’re overpaying for insurance, have found a better price elsewhere, or have just had one too many frustrating experiences, you likely...

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Does Insurance Cover Bicycle Theft - YouSet

Does Insurance Cover Bicycle Theft? Yes, But…

  • By Emily May
  • on 18 March 2025

Just like homeowners want to protect their homes or drivers want to protect their cars, if you rely on your bicycle for daily commutes...

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Quebec Moving Day - YouSet

Moving Day in Quebec Checklist (and Survival Guide)

  • By Emily May
  • on 11 March 2025

What once was law is now a tradition – and as we all know, traditions are hard to break. That’s why every year on...

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TD Home Insurance Pros and Cons

TD Home Insurance vs. YouSet: Pros and Cons [2025]

  • By Emily May
  • on 13 February 2025

There’s no doubt that TD Insurance is a well-known player in the Canadian insurance industry. But is that enough? With the increasing demand for...

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High or Low Insurance Deductible - YouSet

Insurance Deductibles: Should You Go Higher or Lower?

  • By Emily May
  • on 6 February 2025

Every time you purchase home or car insurance, you’ll need to choose a deductible. If you’re unsure what a deductible is or how it...

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