Around the House
Spring Home Maintenance Tips

Avoid costly accidents with these 10 essential safety tips for homeowners. Oegema, Nicholson & Associates shows you how to protect your property—read the guide now!
8 Tips for Improving Your Home Security

The rate of burglaries, house break-ins, and vandalism are known to increase when individuals are away at work, tending to personal issues, or asleep at night.
Before You Open for the Season: The 2022 Summer Cottage Checklist

With sunny and warm weather just around the corner in Ontario, the anticipation for cottage season finally begins.
10 Ways to Prevent Personal Injury on Your Property

As a property owner, you have a basic responsibility to take reasonable care to protect people inside or outside your home.
11 Easy Ways to Winterize Your Home

Canada is known for its cold winters, with Arctic winds coming in from the north, heavy snow, and ice storms all posing risks for your home.
The First Time Home Buyer’s Guide

Buying a home is an exciting milestone in your life. However, it can be a complicated and very expensive process.
The Ultimate Apartment Hunting Checklist

The day you decide it’s time to move out on your own is the day you declare your independence. Finding an apartment to suit your needs and budget shouldn’t hamper the excitement of the day.
8 Tips to Get Your Home Ready for Your Vacation

We’ve previously covered the topic of Cyber Security and the Steps You Can Take to Safeguard Your Business From Cyber Threats, and as part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, we’re…
How to Avoid Basement Flooding During the Spring Thaw

After a long cold winter, we always look forward to spring. It’s nice not to have to bundle up in all our winter clothes to go outside.
Home Renovation Costs You Shouldn’t Overlook

It can be a lot of work to find a new home in Ottawa that suits both your needs and your budget. So you may have thought about renovating your current home or condo instead of trying to move.