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Stucco is a classic exterior wall treatment that’s being replaced by systems that look identical but perform much...Continue Reading
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Published on October 8th, 2021
Have you ever dreamed of an independent power system for your home or cottage Next week you can begin doing...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
Friends of mine lost a precious place to fire last summer, and the event got me thinking about the confusion that sets...Continue Reading
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Updated on October 16th, 2018
This is video#13 of 15 in my course INDEPENDENT ELECTRIC POWER This course is a complete program for designing and...Continue Reading
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Updated on August 12th, 2021
Half way around the world you’ll find a group of modern, northern people thriving in a challenging landscape very...Continue Reading
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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
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Updated on August 12th, 2021
It’s -5ºC outside and Reiner Hoyer’s new house is 26ºC inside That’s too hot, but it’s not because the heat...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 25th, 2020
UPDATED 23Jul2020 Question: Is it okay to keep my 15 year-old freezer working in an uninsulated, closed-in porch...Continue Reading
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Budget-Friendly Tips for Renovating Bathrooms in Ottawa
Published on March 27th, 2024
Renovating bathrooms can significantly enhance the aesthetics, functionality, and value of your home However, it's...Continue Reading
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Smart Living: Integrating Cutting-edge Electrical Design...
Published on January 29th, 2024
Introduction Imagine living in a home that's almost like a helpful friend It turns lights on and off for you, keeps...Continue Reading
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Nordic Knowledge on Energy
Updated on October 29th, 2014
In 2011, I sat in on a conference organized by delegations from the five Nordic countries – Norway, Denmark, Finland,...Continue Reading
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OFF-GRID ENERGY SYSTEM VIDEO#6: HOW TO CONNECT SYSTEM BA...
Updated on October 16th, 2018
This is video#6 of 15 in my course INDEPENDENT ELECTRIC POWER This course is a complete program on designing and...Continue Reading