How Smart Home Systems can Reduce your Insurance Premiums
March 15th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
Smart home systems can help reduce insurance premiums by keeping your house safer
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Sustainable Landscaping: What it is and How to get it Right
February 21st, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
With sustainable landscaping, your yard and garden design can simultaneously address aesthetics and amenity, water management, air quality, climate modification, biodiversity, habitat creation and local food production! Let's get started!
6 Eco-Friendly Ways to Keep Your House Comfortable (Inside and Out)
February 2nd, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
We all know that energy efficient technologies and greener routines are the future. Not necessarily because we prefer them or because [&hellip
Curb your Cravings with SuperEats Healthy Junk Food
January 31st, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
SuperEats makes healthy junk food that tastes great: puffs, chips, and kale crispies keep you snacking happy!
Things You Should Know about Metal Recycling
January 29th, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
Scrap metal is infinitely recyclable, so if you are so concerned about saving the environment from the ill effects of pollution, you must take a step forward towards metal recycling
Build the Best Green Deck this Spring with Modified Wood
January 16th, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
Modified wood is a sustainable decking solution. Unlike composite wood, which is made from recycled plastic and wood fiber, treated wood stays cool during the summer months and rarely splinters
Different Ways To Save Money When You Build A Custom Home
January 2nd, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
Significant costs will appear when looking at the custom home, ranging from economic market impact to design team costs, and strict planning is necessary to reduce the costs.
Choosing A Really Good General Contractor
December 16th, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
Choosing a really good contractor is important to ensure you're getting quality work. Here are some tips from Ottawa General Contractors for ensuring you're getting quality work.
Different Ways to Wear a Scarf from MATTER
November 15th, 2016 | by Carolyn Fortuna
There are so many different ways to wear a scarf, and we've partnered with MATTER, an ethical clothing and accessory company that shares some of their favorite looks
Denis Vranich – “Spray Foam Insulation Critical for Net Zero Energy Construction”
November 1st, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
Spray foam insulation is a versatile and easy way to cut energy consumption and costs while being environmentally conscious
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Efficiency Resources
Lighting
— How to Use a Light Meter to Set Appropriate Light Levels
— T8 Plug-And-Play LED Linear Bulb Options
— LED vs. CFL vs. Incandescent light bulbs
— True Cost of LEDs
— Outdoor lighting Options
Kitchen Efficiency
— Energy Efficiency for the Kitchen
— How to Install a high-efficiency cache aerator
— How to Clean Your Refrigerators Condenser Coils Or Fan
— Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
— Energy efficiency tips for the refrigerator and freezer
— Installing a High Efficiency Faucet Aerator
— 9 Energy Saving Tips For Efficient Cooking
— Refrigerator and freezer Temperatures: Find the ideal temperatures and humidities for efficient operation
— 5 Natural Remedies for Deodorizing a Refrigerator
— Natural Cleaning RecipesBathroom Efficiency
— 4 Tips for Energy Efficiency in the Bathroom
— How To Install A Water Efficient Shower Head
— Test The Flow Rate Of Your Kitchen Or Bathroom Faucets
— Replace the Wax ring on the toilet
— Replace the flapper valve on the toilet to eliminate leaks
— How to Install a Toilet tank bag
— Install high Efficiency Shower heads
— Changing The Sink Aerator
— Check the toilet for water leaks
— How To Install A Shower Flow Valve Adapter
— Green Product Review: 1.0 gallon per minute faucet aerator from Niagara ConservationHVAC Efficiency
— Energy Efficiency for Window AC units
— How to clean the furnace motor for efficiency
— Efficient furnace filters
— How To Insulate Your Attic Duct System Step by Step
— How to Insulate Your Electrical Outlets
— Weatherstripping 101
— How To Install A Filter Whistle On Your A/C Unit
— How To Insulate Old Windows Without Buying New: Energy-Saving Window Inserts
— Check (and fill) insulation gaps using a laser thermometer
Laundry & Appliance Efficiency
— Make Your Computer More Energy Efficient
— Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
— Energy Saving Tips for Washing Machines & Dryers
— How You Can Save Money By Cleaning Your Home Appliances
— How To Clean Your Dryer’s Lint Trap, Screen And Vent
— How to clean a lint vent using the LintEaterYard & Garage:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems