Earth Day Everyday: 47 Tips for ‘Greening’ Your Small Business
In honour of Earth Day’s 47th Anniversary, we’ve gathered tips from our 47 Johnston Meier locations across BC. With all these ideas, we’re sure you’ll find some inspiration for making meaningful, positive changes this year. Spoiler Alert–many of these tips can be implemented at home too! Here’s how your small
Driving Safely in the Rain
The Wetcoast, Raincouver, Raincity. Our beloved BC Coast’s reputation for rain is known far and wide. Whether you’re a long-time resident, or a newcomer to the region, you’d better be prepared for those spring April showers. Sure, many of us anticipate this weather to be the perfect time to
12 Questions You Need To Ask Before Hiring a Contractor
For many homeowners, the return of warm weather also marks the start of renovation season. Are you preparing for a small project? A full remodel? Either way, we’ve got a handy list of questions to ask before hiring your next contractor. You’re about to make an important investment, and entrust
Spring Motorcycle Maintenance Tips
We’ve moved the clocks forward. The sun is making a more regular appearance in our forecast. Signs of Spring are (at last!) popping up all around us. To celebrate, we’ve put together a few spring motorcycle maintenance tips to get you and your bike back on the road. If you
Buying a Condo? 5 Things You Need to Know
Thinking about buying a condo? As a potential condo-owner in B.C., you might be looking to make the most of an investment opportunity, or perhaps pursuing a turnkey solution–a low-maintenance, cost-effective alternative to buying a house.
Living in a condominium essentially means that the area you personally inhabit
What BC Renters Need to Know About Tenant Insurance
Are you one of over half a million British Columbians who rent housing? If so, you’ve likely heard about, or considered Tenant Insurance. Hopefully, you have a policy in place. However, rising housing costs may have you reasonably wondering, “Do I really need Renters Insurance?”. Tenant Insurance (also known
Taking Stock of Your Valuables with a Home Inventory
How readily can you name your 10 most valued possessions, the year in which you acquired them, or their estimated value? If you’re like most Canadians, not very easily. In fact, many of us are drastically underprepared when it comes to documenting our belongings with a home inventory, especially
Ready Your Home for a Winter Getaway: the Ultimate Guide
Whether your holiday plans include a weekend visit to the in-laws’, jetting off to Jamaica, or something in between, we’ve put together your ultimate winter getaway home preparation checklist. Use as many of these tips as you can to keep your place secure, and set yourself up for a happy,
Winterizing a Motorcycle, Boat, or RV: What You Need to Know
So, you’ve recently become the proud new owner of a motorcycle, boat, or motorhome? Congratulations, and here’s to many leisurely, outdoor adventures ahead! If this is your first time winterizing your bike, boat, or RV, then this article is the right place to start.
When you’re mid-expedition,