Home safe home: How to make your home more secure

Your home may be detached, semi-detached, a townhouse, condo or rented apartment. One thing remains constant: doing what you can to prevent both major and minor mishaps is the best companion to your property insurance policy. Surprisingly, it doesn’t take much effort to make your home safer and more secure. It just takes a little common sense and know-how so that you and your family can truly enjoy your home safe home.

The following links include our expert tips and advice to make a difference in your home life.

• Home safety 101. Get the facts and the basics to make your home safer.

• Home security primer. From doors to windows and everything in between, here’s how to get the home security you need.

• Fire prevention basics. Think you’ve got everything under control when it comes to fire prevention? Think again. Read these tips to be truly prepared.