Cardinal Home Services

Why Ontario’s drought and wildfire risk makes backup power and water upgrades worth doing now

Ontario's drought and wildfire risk has stopped being a once-in-a-decade story and started looking like a pattern, and that pattern changes what "being prepared" actually means for a home that depends on a...

Why a milder, wetter winter is driving backup generator demand in Peterborough

If you have lived around Peterborough for more than a few winters, you have probably noticed something. The snow does not pile up the way it used to, but the power still seems...

Tank vs. tankless water heaters: which holds up better in an unpredictable Ontario winter?

Ask ten Peterborough homeowners whether they prefer a tank or tankless water heater, and you will likely get ten confident, slightly different answers. Both types work well most of the year, which makes...

Signs your home generator needs servicing before winter

Signs your home generator needs servicing are easy to miss, mostly because a generator that is not running rarely announces a problem the way a leaking pipe or a tripped breaker does. It...

Portable vs. standby generators: which is right for your home?

Portable vs standby generators is a decision most homeowners only research after the first long outage of the season, usually while sitting in a dark kitchen wondering how long the fridge has before...

How much does water heater installation cost in Peterborough?

Water heater installation cost in Peterborough depends on more than the size of the tank sitting in your basement right now. Fuel type, venting, the age of the plumbing feeding it, and even...

How much does a whole-home backup generator cost in Ontario?

If you are weighing a whole-home backup generator, cost in Ontario is probably the first question on your mind, and it is a fair one. Prices for a fully installed system vary more...

Freezing rain and power outages: what this winter’s forecast means for your home

Every fall, Peterborough homeowners ask the same question: what is this winter actually going to look like? This year, the honest answer from meteorologists points toward more freezing rain and power outages, and...

What is a cesspool? An Ontario homeowner’s guide

A cesspool is a simple underground pit that collects raw sewage and lets it slowly leach into the surrounding soil, with little to no actual treatment happening along the way. If you have...

Well pressure tank lifespan: what Kawartha Lakes homeowners should expect

Every home on a private well relies on a pressure tank most homeowners never think about until the water pressure starts acting strange. That tank is what keeps water flowing steadily between well...