Spray foam insulation is one of the most effective tools we’ve got for boosting energy efficiency in new homes and renovations. But to make spray foam work, you need to understand the two main types on the market. Click below…
Governments everywhere apply extra taxes on energy products, so it’s only right that property owners get some of that back in the form of financial incentives for energy upgrades. But where to look for incentive programs? Municipalities, provinces, utilities and…
There’s a question I’ve wondered about for years and I’ve never yet found a good answer. Millions of us live in the richest time in history and we have the best, fastest and most efficient manufacturing and construction tools the world…
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It takes diligence to buy a resale home wisely because it’s hard to know what you’re getting. That’s why people hire home inspectors. But even the best home inspector can’t give you numbers on how efficient a home is. A…
If you’ve always wanted to build your own off-grid solar & wind energy system, then you can save money on training because of a guy named Cary R. Back in August I got an email from him. He was putting…
Got an older home to fix up? This is good work and it can save you a bundle. The thing is, you need decent tools to pull it offer efficient. Visit two people who know what that’s all about.
Twenty five years ago I faced a choice, and it was like many of the big choices we all face in life. Do I do the harder thing that I know is best, or do I choose the easier way…
Listen in as Steve answers a reader’s question on whether outside air piped into a furnace will stop window condensation in winter, then shares his top strategy for improving indoor air quality.