Guides
Home safety guides for Ontario homes
Practical, plain-language guides. Where rules are involved, we link to the official Ontario source so you can check for yourself.
What to do after a break-in in Ontario
A step-by-step plan for the first hour, the first day and the first week after a break-in at your Ontario home.
Read the guideHome safety checklist for aging parents
A practical, room-by-room checklist for helping an older parent stay safe at home in Ontario, covering falls, fire, CO, scams and check-ins.
Read the guideSmoke and CO alarm rules in Ontario
What the Ontario Fire Code requires for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in homes, including the CO changes in effect January 1, 2026, with links to official sources.
Read the guideSecurity tips for new homeowners
A move-in security checklist for new homeowners in Ontario: locks, codes, inherited smart devices, alarms, Wi-Fi and the things nobody tells you at closing.
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