Energy Efficiency
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VERMICULITE HOME INSULATION: Does This Material Pose a H...
Published on September 21st, 2023
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
Energy Efficiency
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10 Real-World Energy Upgrades That Really Work!
Published on August 25th, 2023
There’s nothing like pain in the pocketbook to encourage you to take household energy efficiency seriously And...Continue Reading
Off-Grid Energy
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PORTABLE POWER STATIONS: Delivering Power Without Fuel &...
Published on August 10th, 2023
Until a few years ago, fuel-powered generators were the only way to create substantial amounts of electrical power for...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
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CHEAP & COZY HEAT: Watch a Classic Anthracite Coal ...
Published on June 30th, 2023
Back in the fall of 2020, we installed a classic anthracite heating stove in the house of my son Robert, and I thought...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
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INSULATION MYTHS: Four Popular Misconceptions Busted
Updated on August 4th, 2023
Winter is the season when people in cold regions rely most on home insulation because winter presents the greatest need...Continue Reading
Article
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Is It Okay to Make a Vented...
Updated on May 12th, 2023
Q: Is it wise to remove attic insulation and replace it with spray foam on the underside of roof sheathing My brother...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
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Dos And Don’ts Of AC Maintenance
Updated on July 18th, 2024
Air conditioners (ACs) are standard in many contemporary homes Even though AC units are still pricey, technological...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
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Most Common HVAC Problems
Updated on November 23rd, 2022
Your HVAC system comprises nearly forty percent of your home's annual energy costs Its ability to heat and cool your...Continue Reading
Off-Grid Energy
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5 Ways To Save On Home Solar System Installation
Updated on May 12th, 2023
When it comes to solar energy, there are a lot of benefits to be reaped by both homeowners and businesses In addition...Continue Reading
Windows & Doors
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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
Home Exteriors
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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
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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