by Elise Dostal | Jan 29, 2021 | Financial Shock, Home Maintenance, Intergenerational Communities, Public-Private Partnerships, Service Line Responsibilities
Almost 100 percent of Canadians 65 and older want to age in place, or continue to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible, according to the National Institute on Aging. Since nearly 30 percent of Canadians are Baby Boomers, with 5,000 retiring...
by Jeff Olson | Dec 18, 2020 | Financial Shock, Home Maintenance, Service Line Responsibilities
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our lives in numerous ways, and its effects will be felt long after vaccines are successfully distributed, including on our infrastructure. Wednesday’s announcement that the federal and Ontario governments will distribute an...
by Elise Dostal | Dec 4, 2020 | Energy, Financial Shock, Home Maintenance, Infrastructure, Public-Private Partnerships, Service Line Responsibilities, Water
As Canada enters the tenth month of the pandemic with one of the deadliest days on record since June and the prospect of the second wave stifling the country’s economic recovery, it may seem difficult to believe there’s good news out there. But good news is...
by Elise Dostal | Oct 28, 2020 | Home Maintenance, Water
With colder weather comes the possibility of frozen and burst pipes. Your residents should be winterizing their home plumbing system to prevent an emergency home repair. If pipes freeze, there’s a chance that the pressure builds up in the pipes may cause them to...
by Jeff Olson | Apr 6, 2020 | Energy, Home Maintenance, Water
While there are many opportunities for homeowners to save money by performing simple DIY home repairs, there are some projects that are better left to the experts. In these cases, an error in DIY home repair execution can be dangerous and result in a larger expense...
by Jeff Olson | Mar 26, 2020 | Home Maintenance, Infrastructure, Service Line Responsibilities, Water
In these times of social distancing, we’re pre-paying for takeout, avoiding crowds and skipping visits with at-risk loved ones. But what can your residents expect when they need emergency home repairs and a technician must visit their home? At Service Line Warranties,...
