Energy Efficiency Series: How to Buy Energy Efficient Windows and Doors
In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. Did you know that up to 25% of…
Energy Efficiency Series: How Solar Cells Work
In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. Nearly all of our electricity…
How to Illuminate Your Yard With Landscape Lighting
Create a stunning landscape that can be enjoyed during the day and night with inventive outdoor lighting solutions. Define the Purpose for Landscape Lighting Before you invest in any landscape…
Decor: 20 Ways to Light Up Your Home With Creativity and Surprise
modern bathroom design by nashville interior designer Jamie Beckwith It’s no secret that lighting can make or break a room. The secret lies in the many different forms and functions in which we can…
Earth Hour – A one-night stand or new mindset?
WWF-Canada Earth Hour Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million individuals and more than 2,000 businesses turned their lights off for one hour to take a stand against climate…
Four decades later, the ’70s are back
... but with a few modern twists and cottage improvisations There's some good news and some bad news for 2011's hottest interior design trends. The bad news: The '70s are back. The good news: They're…
All about pendant lights
Pendant Lights: An Introduction Suspended from ceilings by rods or chains, pendants bring light down to the places we need it, and they do so with attention-grabbing grace we can't help admire, even…
Ten Myths About the New Energy-efficient CFL Light Bulbs
The BC government is phasing out the old inefficient incandescent light bulbs, as a way to help us save money and become more energy efficient, but as a result, there’s a lot of myth-making going on…
Good-bye incandescent bulbs, hello mercury
The most popular sizes of incandescent light bulbs will disappear from most store shelves in B.C. within the next few weeks and the most common replacement lights cost up to 10 times more to buy.…
Holiday parody – On the 4th day of building…
Our parody on the Twelve Days of Christmas continues. We dare you not to sing them out loud! Four house plans to choose from, Three French city planners, Two steel-toed boots, and a journal for my…
Backup Power For Your Home
The following list of topics pertaining to backup power for your home is covered in the About Your House — General Series from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). You rely on…
Ceilings – vaulted or cathedral?
In describing anything other than a flat ceiling, two terms are frequently used – vaulted and cathedral. So, what is the difference between the two terms? Not surprisingly, cathedral ceilings…
Solar can be a marketable home improvement
As the U.S. housing market continues to stall, homeowners looking to sell their homes need to identify the best steps they can take to make their property stand out. The right home improvement…
The Facts About Energy Efficient Light Bulbs
With all the changes in lighting, it is great to see a comprehensive reference guide published for consumers. The following article is a mere synopsis. If you have a thirst to be "enlightened" we…
Spanish Eco-Lighting Shines
Sneak peek of some energy-efficient lighting solutions from Interior Design From Spain OUTDOOR LIGHTING We know that Spain falls on the more fortunate side of Mother Nature, but many of us have to…
LED lighting expands to Habitat for Humanity homes
Photo courtesy of Cree We are always on the prowl for news that can help save homeowners money. USA Today Article: August 10, 2010 As competition for LED lighting expands, new Habitat for Humanity…
OLEDs: The Light Idea
Source: Time Magazine - Thomas K. Grose In the palm of my hand is a near paper-thin, rectangular glass tile with a mirror finish. It's wired to an electric switch. Flick it on and the glass…
Backyard grilling kicks it up a notch!
While many men shy away from the kitchen, the backyard grill is the primal domain that beckons them to strut their stuff. Whether it is a simple charcoal bowl or an elaborate grill-zebo, dads and…
