Energy Efficiency
FIBER vs. FOAM: R Values Don’t Tell Anything Like ...
Published on August 5th, 2024
Insulation R values don't tell the whole story of household energy efficiency Far from it In the video below I show...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
HOME ENERGY: Don’t Get Fooled By Convincing Nonsense
Published on July 30th, 2024
Reading Time = 5 1/2 minutes Back in the early 1990s, I visited a man who was eager to show me a wonderful...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
Infrared Thermology: See How It Gives Insight For Home I...
Published on July 19th, 2024
Reading time: 4 minutes Energy consciousness is at an all-time high, and scary home energy costs are one...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
Real Insulation Facts & Real Insulation Stories
Published on July 16th, 2024
Although you may not live in Canada, as I do, the fact is that many homes around the world would benefit from more...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
Insulation & Air Vapour Barriers in Cold Climates
Published on May 17th, 2024
If you're planning to add insulation to your home, there's some easy-to-miss basic information you should know...Continue Reading
Windows & Doors
Best Window Styles to Consider For Basement Renovation
Published on April 24th, 2024
Choosing the best windows for your basement renovation project can be tough, especially if you don’t pay...Continue Reading
Off-Grid Energy
PORTABLE SOLAR GENERATOR: Learn to Build Your Own Fuel-F...
Published on April 5th, 2024
Would you like to become more energy self-reliant through the labour of your own hands Building a solar generator might...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Convert a Seasona...
Published on April 3rd, 2024
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
Furnace-Free Home in a Cold Climate
Updated on March 6th, 2024
Reiner Hoyer is an award-winning Toronto contractor with 30+ years experience, and his own house is his favourite...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
INDOOR CLOTHS DRYING: High-Quality Racks Make it Easy to...
Published on February 23rd, 2024
You can tell a lot about a society by the quality of indoor clothes drying racks it offers for sale When you’ve got a...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
What You Need to Know About “Barndominiums”
Published on November 17th, 2023
It's been said that "most people live in the city and go to the country on the weekend" Imagine if you could put some...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
BUILDING FOR EFFICIENCY: Optimal Energy Performance for ...
Updated on August 2nd, 2024
House construction isn’t what it used to be, and in some ways that’s a good thing Building codes across my part of...Continue Reading