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,...
by Jeff Olson | Mar 26, 2020 | Infrastructure, Water
Ontario officials, concerned that essential water and wastewater systems would be overwhelmed during the coronavirus epidemic, have extended certificates for operating a water treatment plant or sewer treatment plant and has given utilities more flexibility in...
by Jeff Olson | Mar 19, 2020 | Infrastructure, Intergenerational Communities, Public-Private Partnerships, Service Line Responsibilities, Water
As the number of COVID-19 cases increases, the federal government is enacting measures to slow the spread, including closing our borders, a $82 billion economic aid package and a $1 billion response fund to educate residents. “The resources announced will help our...
by Elise Dostal | Jan 7, 2019 | Energy, Home Maintenance, Service Line Responsibilities, Water
According to AARP’s Aging Readiness and Competitiveness (ARC) Report, Canadians age 65 and older outnumber those younger than 15 and more than 92 percent of them live in private households rather than nursing homes, with 81 percent living either alone or with a...
by Elise Dostal | Jan 7, 2019 | Green Initiatives, Infrastructure, Water
As municipal officials turn to the cost-savings and environmental and social benefits of green infrastructure, there’s one important factor that can mean the difference between success and failure: community buy-in. How do you convince residents not only to buy-in to...