Prevent Frozen Pipes With These Easy DIY Tips
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...
Finding a Contractor Requires Careful Consideration
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,...
How Financially Prepared are Canadian Homeowners for Emergency Repairs?
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...
First State of the Canadian Home Finds Many Are Financially Unprepared
TORONTO (September 1, 2021) – A new survey of Canadian homeowners has found that, while many have experienced a home repair emergency over the past year, a significant number of them have little to no money set aside to cover such a repair, raising serious concerns...
Canadian Cities Are Exploring Green Infrastructure
Green infrastructure not only has 5 to 30 percent less upfront costs than traditional grey infrastructure, but it serves a variety of purposes, including decarbonization, aquifer recharging and flood mitigation. It is also 25 percent less expensive to maintain over...
Niagara-on-the-Lake to Receive Information about Optional Service Plans
Mailing is part of partnership between the Town and SLWC originally launched in 2015 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON – July 26, 2021 – In 2015, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC) launched a program that gives resident homeowners...
Municipalities Across Ontario Partner with Service Line Warranties of Canada
Toronto, ON – (July 6, 2021) – Since 2014, over 65 Canadian municipalities have launched partnerships with Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC) to give their residents access to affordable service repair plans for common plumbing emergencies. SLWC is the trusted...
City of Hamilton Passes $3 Million Mark in Homeowner Savings Through SLWC Partnership
7,200 Jobs Completed for Residents Since 2014 Hamilton, ON – Monday, June 21st 2021 – Since the City of Hamilton began its partnership with Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC) – the first of its kind in the country – $3 million in home repairs have been completed...
Setting the Record Straight on Homeowners’ Access to SLWC Optional Service Repair Plans
Homeowners in 63 cities and municipalities in Ontario, including Windsor, Hamilton and the Region of Peel, have access to Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC) service repair plans. SLWC offers eligible homeowners access to affordable, completely optional service...
Millennial Homeowners Struggle With Maintenance, Buyers Remorse
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...