Jiffy, TaskRabbit, and Good Company: Which one fits your home?
Jiffy, TaskRabbit, or a Local Handyman? What Actually Works When people hear about what we do at Good Company, they often ask: “Isn’t that like Jiffy or TaskRabbit?” It’s a fair question. If you need one quick task done, platforms like Jiffy or TaskRabbit can work. They’re built for speed. You post a job, someone […]
When Capable Isn’t Enough: A Personal Story About My Grandpa
My grandfather was the most capable man I have ever known. He left home in his late teens to enlist in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II. He served aboard the HMCS Malpeque, a minesweeper tasked with clearing the English Channel ahead of the D-Day landings. When he returned to civilian life, he […]
Tax Credits and Funding for Home Safety and Access Upgrades in Ontario
Tax Credits and Funding for Home Safety and Access Upgrades in Ontario (2025 Tax Filing Guide) If you made safety or accessibility upgrades to your home in 2025, now is the time to claim them. Many common improvements, from grab bars and lighting upgrades to ramps and bathroom modifications, may qualify for tax credits or […]
What to Expect During a Home Safety Assessment
Most people do not notice the risks in a home until something happens. A missed step on the stairs. A slip getting out of the tub. A hallway that feels manageable in daylight but uncertain at night. These are the kinds of everyday problems that can quietly threaten independence for older adults, especially when strength, […]
How to Talk to Your Grown Kids When They’re Worried about Safety in Your Home
When Safety Conversations Feel Personal If you are an older adult, you may have noticed something changing in conversations with your kids. They ask more questions about stairs. About the bathroom. About whether you still go down to the basement. It can feel uncomfortable. Even threatening. Here are some perspectives we have gathered from older […]