by Jeff Olson | Apr 11, 2022 | Home Maintenance, State of the Home Survey
The pandemic has changed many things, including the way we look at our homes. After months of working and living at home, many of us want a change, because we want our homes to be more functional, more comfortable or better reflect who we are. And one of the biggest...
by Jeff Olson | Oct 29, 2021 | Home Maintenance, Infrastructure
As temperatures continue to drop and a La Niña develops over the Pacific for the second year in a row, experts are expecting a cold start to winter and early snow this year. Temperatures will be up and down throughout the winter season, but extra cold weather is...
by Elise Dostal | Oct 8, 2021 | Financial Shock, Home Maintenance, Ontario, Province, State of the Home Survey, Toronto
When you have an electrical or plumbing problem, the last thing you want to do is hire the wrong contractor – a bad contractor can turn an inconvenience into a nightmare. However, finding a contractor, especially a good one, could be harder than you expect. In fact,...
by In The News | Sep 22, 2021 | Home Maintenance, Infrastructure, Intergenerational Communities, Press Releases, Service Line Responsibilities, State of the Home Survey
This article by Lyle Adriano originally appeared in Insurance Business Canada on Sept. 22, 2021. Although many Canadian homeowners have experienced a home repair emergency over the past year, a considerable number of them do not have the funds to cover such a...
by Jeff Olson | Apr 6, 2021 | Financial Shock, Home Maintenance, Intergenerational Communities, Service Line Responsibilities
Millennial homeowners make up 43 percent of new home buyers, moving into the market at a later age than prior generations. However, homeownership has been more stressful, expensive and disappointing than Millennials could have anticipated. In a survey, 63 percent of...
by Service Line Warranties of Canada | Mar 17, 2021 | Financial Shock, Home Maintenance, Press Releases
From the Kincardine Independent A direct mail campaign offering warranty coverage for damaged water, sewer and septic lines has homeowners wondering about the authenticity of the offer and if they have sufficient coverage to pay for repairs if they occur. Homeowners...
