Electronic Thermostat

Electronic thermostats reach a more uniform temperature than conventional bi-metallic thermostats.  What’s more, their use can save up to 10% on the costs of heating. Conventional thermostats work…

Low consuming shower head

Traditional shower heads consume about 14 liters per minute with some even reaching 20 liters.  The flow of eco-energetic shower heads is somewhere around 5 liters a minute with some allowing for…

Choosing the right snow removal contractor this winter!

I know, you’re saying to yourself that it’s much too soon to be talking about snow, and to this I would say that you are quite right (although we have already seen snow…).  Nevertheless, the month of…

A billion dollar House !!!

Have you ever had the opportunity to visit a billion dollar house ?!  Forbes magazine gives you the chance to visit one through this link My opinion ?  Absolutely awesome, imposing and fabulous...…

Composting is also considered ecological

We are all more aware or at least sensitized to the importance of being more ecological, to recuperate, reutilize, restrict certain uses, etc. I want to talk to you about composting because I find…

Good ideas for the re-use of rain water

Over the last few days, I did a cleanup of different magazines I receive from around the world which relate to construction.  Interesting articles can be found within, which I never have time to…

What we flush down the toilet is actually ecological!

Who would have known that everytime we flush we are actually flushing away valuable and natural fertilizer.  At least that's what Dave claims in his article "Sustainable Sanitation" found on the blog…

Ecoflo® a Performing Septic Installation That Protects Both Your Health and the Environment

Ecoflo® is a water treatment system for residential sewage that is based on the principal of filtration. 100% natural and ecological, its organic filter functions without an electromechanical…

Customer testimony

Last Monday, I posted this messsage on my personal blog from one of our many satisfied customers :o) Good Afternoon, We recently purchased one of your designs and are currently in the process of…

When is the right time to pour a foundation?

It is important to ask ourselves, “What is the main reason for pouring your foundation very early on in the project and leaving it all winter without building on it?” Certain contractors pour their…

How much does a detached garage cost?

To tell the truth, this question is asked frequently!  It is obviously not easy to give a precise cost due to the imponderables that are connected to it. First, it depends on the type of ground on…

Choosing the proper air conditioning

Our month of June feels more like mid-July with the tremendous heat and clammy humidity, doesn't it? Like barbecues, air conditioners must be selling like hot-cakes!  As it's usually the custom, when…

Maintenance: don’t let yourself be put to the mat!

They are soft, cozy, colourful, warm, and comfortable; they dress our interior decors marvellously well, but they can reveal themselves to be very noxious to our health.  Carpeting is a choice…

A little grass humor…

One thing is for sure, if spring is a sure way to uplift the spirit, so are humor and good laughs!  Now, depending on when and where you will read this, you may or may not find it funny.  But let me…

Radiant electric floors linked to cancer?

An expert in electromagnetic fields at Hydro-Québec advises against the use of certain radiant electric floors which could increase the risk of infant leukemia.  <<As children are often laying…

Icicles and Mouldiness

For most people, discussions on energy efficiency are academic.  They only seriously think about it when paying their heating bills, when it is too late. It’s during winter that energy inefficiency…

Winter blues? Why not start a remodelling project?

February can be a long and sometimes depressing month for some people.  It can be quite a grim month where as in March, we finally get a glimpse of milder weather and temperature.  Thank God February…

Too much snow on your roof?

It's really amazing how every winter is different.  Some years we have truck loads of snow and some years like last year, we hardly had any snow left for family sugar shacks in March! I've recently…

Integrating natural gas into your project

You’re about to build the home of your dreams?    Take advantage and give it a touch of blue to improve your comfort and quality of life. Known for its comfort and effectiveness, natural gas is…

Timelines when building your home

When will my new house be ready? Building a new home should be one of the most exciting times of your life.  It can also be one of the most nerve-wracking. New home construction can easily involve…