By Jenny Holly Hansen | WBN News | July 21, 2025

In a world where homeownership often comes with a long to-do list and a constant sense of maintenance anxiety, Terrance Patey is offering something refreshingly different: peace of mind. As the founder of DreamHomeLiving.ca, Terrance isn’t just running another handyman service—he’s redefining what it means to live well in the homes we love.

Born out of a deeply personal recognition of the quiet struggles homeowners face—especially seniors, busy professionals, and small property owners—Terrance saw what many others overlooked: the overwhelming nature of constant, light-duty home maintenance. More importantly, he saw a fragmented industry filled with unreliable and sometimes unethical service options. His answer? A bold new model rooted in trust, consistency, and care.

A Smarter Way to Manage Your Home

At the heart of Dream Home Living is a membership-based service that does away with one-off transactions in favour of proactive, relationship-driven care. Their tiered membership packages come with rollover hours, meaning you don’t lose out if you don’t use up all your time in one month. You simply bank it for the next.

It’s a thoughtful, client-focused model that addresses real-life pain points: the constant hunt for someone trustworthy, the mental load of home upkeep, and the stress of surprise repairs. With vetted, independent technicians and a laser-sharp focus on non-emergency light-duty work, clients can expect everything from minor drywall fixes and appliance seal replacements to seasonal upkeep and small repairs taken care of—before they become a problem.

Not Just a Service—A Partner in Homeownership

What makes Dream Home Living so different is its "Living the Dream" Loyalty Program. This signature offering includes no-cost assistance during home sales (like showing the property and presenting offers with no commissions taken), as well as access to a trusted network of ethical contractors for larger or emergency jobs that fall outside their scope. It's not just about fixing things—it’s about taking care of people.

Terrance makes it clear that Dream Home Living isn’t trying to do everything—but they’re aiming to do one thing exceptionally well: empower homeowners with reliable, ethical, and proactive support. That narrow, intentional focus is what allows them to deliver excellence consistently.

A Mission That Matters

Terrance’s personal and professional journey speaks volumes. Influenced by his own family’s challenges in home maintenance and shaped by years of experience in service delivery, he brings a rare combination of empathy, systems thinking, and ethics to the table. He’s not just offering a better way to manage a home—he’s building a company culture anchored in integrity, empowerment, and excellence.

Independent technicians are treated as trusted partners, paid fairly (with a two-hour job minimum), and given the support they need to succeed. Clients, in turn, get to reclaim their time and enjoy their homes again—without the burden of constant upkeep.

Looking Ahead

Currently launching in Halifax, Dream Home Living is preparing for national growth with the help of an AI-powered platform that will streamline technician matching, predictive maintenance, and client service across Canada. The goal? To be the go-to solution for ethical, efficient, stress-free home management from coast to coast.

Why You’ll Want to Work With Terrance

Terrance Patey is the kind of founder people want to work with—not just because he’s smart, but because he cares. He understands what it means to build trust, to empower others, and to deliver on promises. He’s building more than a business; he’s building a movement toward kinder, smarter, and more human homeownership.

Whether you're a senior who wants to age in place, a busy professional tired of weekend to-do lists, or a small property owner looking for consistency and quality, Dream Home Living is a partner worth knowing—and Terrance Patey is a leader worth trusting.

DreamHomeLiving.ca is more than a company—it’s a vision for how we can all live better, with less stress and more time for what truly matters.

Let’s Keep Talking:

Jenny is a business insurance broker with Waypoint Insurance. With 19 years experience, she will well versed in the technical aspects of business coverages.

She can be reached at 604-317-6755 or jholly-hansen@wbnn.news. Connect with Jenny on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-holly-hansen-365b691b/.  Connect with Jenny at BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jennyhollyhansen.bsky.social

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