Windows & Doors
TUBULAR SKYLIGHTS: 20+ Year Product Review
Published on April 28th, 2022
Every so often I get people asking me about the tubular skylight in our house They've seen it in videos I've made...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
Beyond R20: Optimal Energy Performance for New Homes and...
Updated on April 16th, 2022
Wall construction isn’t what it used to be, and that’s a good thing Building codes across my part of the world are...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
VERMICULITE HOME INSULATION: Does This Material Pose a H...
Updated on April 2nd, 2022
A few years ago I got a question from a woman who moved into an older home, and discovered after the fact that the...Continue Reading
Windows & Doors
The Best Window Styles to Consider For Basement Renovation
Published on March 31st, 2022
Choosing the best basement window style for your basement renovation project can be tough, especially if you...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
HomePower ONE Solar Generator Product Tour
Updated on March 26th, 2022
Solar generators are portable, cordless power supplies that deliver regular household current when the grid goes down,...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
Thinking About an Oil-Free World
Updated on March 12th, 2022
Yesterday I paid the most I ever have for gasoline – $183 CAD per litre for regular gas (that's about $550 USD per...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Can I Convert a Seasonal Co...
Published on March 11th, 2022
Q: How realistic is it to convert a seasonal cottage built in the 1950s into a year-round home My husband and I live in...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
10 Real-World Energy Upgrades That Really Work!
Updated on March 5th, 2022
There’s nothing like pain in the pocketbook to encourage you to take household energy efficiency seriously And...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
GENERATOR CONNECTION: Watch the Simplest Safe Method in ...
Published on January 29th, 2022
Last week we woke up to a power failure on Sunday morning, and when I connected my generator to the house, it got me...Continue Reading
Article
BUILD YOUR OWN OFF-GRID ENERGY SYSTEM: Still a Few Seats...
Updated on October 16th, 2021
Yesterday the current session of my 6 week online course on designing and building your own off-grid solar and wind...Continue Reading
Article
OFF-GRID ENERGY COMMUNITY: How to Find Good Wind Energy
Published on October 6th, 2021
There's something tricky when it comes to capturing energy from the wind with a windmill Not all wind is suitable What...Continue Reading
Article
SOLAR & WIND ENERGY COMMUNITY: Tour a Real System i...
Updated on October 20th, 2021
There's nothing like seeing what other people have done with off-grid solar and wind power to see what's possible and...Continue Reading