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Are building codes cutting down log homes?
There’s just something about a log home that screams “Nature”. They are beautiful pieces of art that word workers have laboured over every detail to make each home unique. But, how energy efficient are these homes according to the modern … Continue reading
Posted in Building Codes, Government, Sustainability
Tagged building codes, Insulation, log homes, Nature, Ontario, R-Value
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5 Ways to Be Green in 2012
Are you looking for ways to make your 2012 “Green”? Here are some easy things that you can do to help the environment. Why not make one of them a New Year resolution? 1. Veto the water … Continue reading
Simple Living in Tinker’s Bubble
Be one with nature in Tinker’s Bubble Talk about being eco-friendly! This small community in England, called Tinker’s Bubble, is aimed at low-impact living and being as eco-friendly as possible. Formed in 1994, this group of individuals lives in a … Continue reading
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Way to Bale!
Sustainability has many definitions, but the most common is that sustainability “…is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Brundtland Report (1987). We are committed to the … Continue reading
Have You Considered an Environment-Friendly Christmas?
Whether this year’s Christmas will be white or not, is still in Mother Nature’s hands. In the mean time though, you can help make this Christmas GREEN. Holiday celebrations result in an annual consumption of thousands of tonnes of wrapping … Continue reading
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Ask questions before hiring a roofing contractor
If you’re planning on roofing your home sometime in the near or far future, you may want to research your options quite carefully, because this long-term investment will definitely reflect the value of your home and curb appeal. Trust the … Continue reading
Posted in ecoEnergy Grant, Miscellaneous, Trade Shows
Tagged contractor, home, material, re-roofing, roofing, warranty
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Do your heating bills leave you cold? Direct Energy has money-saving tips
Having trouble managing your energy bills? According to Direct Energy, Canadian homeowners are eligible to save approximately $980, equivalent to 25.9%, on their annual heating bill and qualify for up to $2,655 in rebates. All this can be accomplished in … Continue reading
Posted in ecoEnergy Grant, Government, Miscellaneous
Tagged basement, ecoEnergy, ecoEnergy rebate, furnace, Insulation, save, savings
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Green Roof Design Green roofs are becoming an increasingly popular choice in recent buildings, usually those aiming for sustainability. On a list of pros and cons of this element, the cons side seems to be vacant. However, many are … Continue reading
Winterizing Your Home
It’s that time of the year again! Latest fashions in warm clothing have begun to overwhelm shopping malls, prompting us to prepare for the upcoming winter. Regardless of your location, you are bound to experience this seasonal change—unless you live … Continue reading
Posted in ecoEnergy Grant, Miscellaneous
Tagged check, detector, dress, emergency, fireplace, furnace, inspect, Insulation, landscaping, prevent, smoke, snow, warm, winter
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How 16 ships create as much pollution as all the cars in the world
The majority of us are aware of the negative environmental impacts that are associated with the vehicles we drive. The government and environmentalists alike tell us to ride our bikes, to use public transportation, to buy hybrid vehicles and don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Sustainability
Tagged bike, cleaner, environmental, fuel, government, Kyoto, pollution, ship, smoke, solution, sulphur, transportation
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