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Strata Budgets: Mapping Out Your Strategic Plan
Strata Budgets: Mapping Out Your Strategic Plan
Aug 31, 2020
Dive into what it takes to create a strategic plan.
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Success By Committee: Five Ways to Make it Happen
Aug 08, 2020
All Strata Corporations are different from one another as they are comprised of a unique group of Council Members with different backgrounds. Just as Strata Corporations differ, so do the special committees that fall under the Strata. You can have as many different types of experiences with committees as there are kinds of committees themselves.
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Repaint – and Be Satisfied.
Aug 08, 2020
Remember when you last painted your living or dining room, your entrance hallway, den, kitchen, or another room in your home? It felt so great just looking at the finished work, even before the furniture was moved back into place. That new colour scheme you selected – the clean, unmarred baseboard and molding that set off that room so well? The bright white ceiling that highlighted the whole space?
But it’s been a few years. How do you know when it’s time to repaint?
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Did You Know? Sewer Line Clogs
Aug 08, 2020
Did you know that flushing foreign objects down toilets can cause major backups and losses by preventing the passage of material through the piping system? If a foreign object was flushed down your toilet, you can trying snaking it from the drain, but be careful not to push the object further along. If snaking doesn’t work, it is advised that you contact a plumber.
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How to Save Energy During a Pandemic
Aug 06, 2020
Energy consumptions continues to trend upwards with unprecedented times. Here's a few tips to save energy in your home.
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Did You Know? Washing Machines
Jul 15, 2020
Did you know that malfunctioning supply hoses for your washing machine can result in some of the most common water damage claims filed by homeowners? Water can discharge at a rate of up to 500 gallons per hour, causing devastating losses to your home and any adjacent units.
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Smoke alarm
Did You Know? Smoke Alarms
Jul 01, 2020
Smoke alarms can help save lives. When a fire occurs, smoke spreads quickly, silently, and without warning. Did you know that 60% of fire related deaths occur in homes without smoke alarms or in homes with smoke alarms that don’t properly function?
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Securing Your Strata: 10 Smart Steps
Jul 01, 2020
Safety is everyone’s business. But it is of particular importance to strata management companies and council members. A secure strata means a happier and safer community, and that is what is most important to owners and residents.
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emergency preparedness
Calm in a Crisis - Emergency Preparedness Plan
Apr 15, 2020
A strata management company never wants to find itself in the midst of an emergency, but it can happen anytime and anywhere. Whether you face an outbreak of illness, earthquake, or a flood, the impact of any devastating event can be minimized if your council has prepared for it. No doubt, your council meetings are already chock full of agenda items, but it’s important to make emergency preparedness planning a priority.
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4 Ways to Keep Your Strata Safe and Clean
Apr 14, 2020