When you think essential infrastructure, you may not think about parks or playgrounds, but providing residents a place for recreation garners socioeconomic benefits, and parks designed for mixed use also can be used in water management and transportation. A park will...
Since Jan. 1, 2011, 10,000 Baby Boomers are eligible to retire daily, and Americans 65 and older will make up 19 percent of the population by 2030. Many of those Baby Boomers would like to stay in their own homes as they age – a trend called “aging in place” – born of...
The recent bomb cyclone has played havoc across the country, from frigid flooding in the Northeast to abnormally low temperatures and snowfall in the south. And as the temperatures sank, water line breaks cropped up. Municipalities everywhere have been scrambling to...
Most homeowners are aware of the seriousness of their plumbing pipes freezing and why that situation can cause serious damage. However, many homeowners may not understand how to prevent frozen pipes. Encouraging your residents to learn how to winterize their home...
Home Maintenance is a key factor for aging Americans wishing to remain in their own homes. According to U.S. Census data, the number of Americans aged 65 and older is expected to rise 35 percent from 2010 to 2020, and a growing trend for this population is “aging in...
This week’s Flashback Friday continues our journey through beautiful Kansas City, Missouri (KCMO). We have already gained a wealth of history and knowledge at the National World War I Museum at the Liberty Memorial, took a swing at learning about Negro League Baseball...
For this week's Flashback Friday, we are taking a journey to the City of Fountains; Kansas City, Missouri (KCMO). Kansas City is full of history and culture, and today we will explore some of the unique experiences available to visitors and residents of KCMO. Our trip...
Identified by VisitPhoenix as “the cosmopolitan heart of Arizona and the soul of the American Southwest,” Phoenix, Arizona, is a longtime partner with the NLC Service Line Warranty Program by HomeServe, previously known as Utility Service Partners (USP). The sixth...
We love sharing stories from satisfied customers about how our consumer brand, Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA), has helped save them time and money. Whether it was a small clog or a total replacement, each customer will receive the same great service and...
At HomeServe, caring is in the fabric of our company culture. It’s why we are committed to putting people at the heart of everything we do. In April 2019, we launched the HomeServe Cares Foundation (HSCF), the corporate social responsibility initiative for our...
Local governments are facing many challenges during this pandemic. Helping residents shelter safely at home, protecting essential workers, and looming budget cuts are at the forefront. The impact of stay at home orders has further enhanced the reliance on our homes....
Do your residents know about the potential problem lurking beneath their lawns? Or are they unaware of the possibility their service lines could fail and cost them thousands of dollars in repairs? As a municipal official, you know the homeowner is responsible for the...
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