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Planning a Home Renovation in 2025? Here’s What You Need to Know About Insurance First.

Thinking about refreshing your kitchen, building an addition, or finally finishing that basement? You’re not alone—almost half of Canadians were planning or completing home renovations in 2024*. With rising material and labour costs, the average renovation now costs around $19,000—almost double what it was just five years ago. Renovating can absolutely improve your space and increase your home’s value—but it also comes with some serious insurance considerations many homeowners overlook. Before the first hammer swings, make sure you’re protected. Is Your Renovation Covered by Insurance?

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14 ways you might be invalidating your home insurance

Home insurance is undeniably an essential safeguard for homeowners, providing financial coverage for potential damages or losses. However, in certain circumstances, homeowners may inadvertently jeopardize their home insurance coverage, leaving them exposed to financial risk. This article uncovers 14 common ways Ontario homeowners might unintentionally increase the risk of a claim and jeopardize their home insurance. Common ways you might jeopardize your insurance. 1 Non-Disclosure of Home-Based Business Operations Operating a business from your home might seem harmless, but it can potentially compromise your coverage.

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