Posts Tagged ‘Healthy home’
Get uncluttered in 3 easy steps
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re probably at the very least, vaguely familiar with the Netflix series Tidying up with Marie Kondo that’s got everyone shook.
Read MoreHow Canada’s new cannabis laws affect homeowners
It’s official: recreational cannabis use is now completely legal in Canada. The long awaited Bill C-45 (aka The Cannabis Act) mandates that Canadians can now enjoy, grow-their-own and purchase weed from regulated providers for personal use.
Read MoreStay cozy and save money this fall
As we start spending more time indoors, cooler, longer nights mean we use more energy for things like lighting, watching television and running appliances. So as a follow up to our Fall maintenance checklist, here are a few ways you can keep your home cozy and cost- and energy-efficient this season.
Read MoreFall maintenance checklist
It’s that time of year again…before you get caught up in apple picking, pumpkin carving and foliage tours this fall, make sure your home is ready for the cold months.
Read MoreRecyclables make a greener home
The use of recycled materials in green homes and buildings proves to be one of the most common ways to show sustainability. Aside from economic benefits, recycled or salvaged materials can add character and unique appeal.
Read MoreIs your dream home a former grow-op?
Before you’re sold on a home’s granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, you should know that a previous owner might have cooked up a lot more in the basement, bedrooms or even the family room. There may be some stigma attached to buying or owning a home that was formerly used as a grow-op
Read MoreGreen renovations might be good for your home – and wallet
Thinking of renovating your home? Did you know you could get paid to pimp your crib? For every energy-efficient installation or upgrade that reduces your carbon footprint, the Government of Ontario is offering Ontario homeowners cold, hard cash.
Read MoreThe air in here
When we think of pollution, the thick plumes of exhaust from cars or billowing smoke from factory chimneys often come to mind. However, according to some researchers, indoor pollution is an equally dangerous and pervasive issue, one that impacts the health of thousands of North Americans every year.
Read MoreKeep your home critter free
There’s no doubt that summer is the big season for bugs, but what happens when temperatures drop and we start to bundle up and seek the warmth of indoors? We hate to gross you out, but some rodents and bugs have the same desire for protection against the cold
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