Radon – A Guide for Canadian Homeowners
What is Radon? Radon is a radioactive gas that is colourless, odourless and tasteless. It is formed bythe breakdown of uranium, a natural radioactive material found in soil, rock and groundwater.…
We want your natural corks!
A lot of corks will be popping this evening, you may want to think about some creative recycling! An Ontario company specializes in the recycling of natural cork. Jelinek Cork Group has been…
Calgary Homebuilder issues $500 cheques, challenges recipients to pay it forward
It's a piece of Christmas mail that has made a difference to an untold number of people. A prominent homebuilder sent $500 cheques to hundreds of its customers with a challenge to give back to the…
Holiday Parody – On the 7th day of building… seven trucks a-pouring!
Our parody on the Twelve Days of Christmas continues. We dare you not to sing them out loud! Seven trucks a-pouring, Six formers forming, Five golden kings! (of finance that is!) Four house plans…
Holiday Parody – On the 6th day of building…6 Formers Forming!
Our parody on the Twelve Days of Christmas continues. We dare you not to sing them out loud! Six formers forming, Five golden kings! (of finance that is!) Four house plans to choose from, Three…
Holiday Parody – On the 5th day of building…
Our parody on the Twelve Days of Christmas continues. We dare you not to sing them out loud! Five golden kings! (of finance that is!) Four house plans to choose from, Three French city planners,…
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…
Holiday parody – On the 3rd day of building…
Our parody on the Twelve Days of Christmas continues. We dare you not to sing them out loud! Three French city planners Two steel-toed boots, and a journal for my hopes and dreams!…
Holiday Parody – On the second day of building…
Our parody on the Twelve Days of Christmas continues. We dare you not to sing them out loud! Two steel-toed boots, and a journal for my hopes and dreams!…
Daily splash – creating a kid-friendly bathroom
Designing a kid-friendly bathroom can be a challenge. Color and pattern are great in small doses, but too much whimsy, and the room runs the risk of being quickly outgrown. We asked designer…
Greywater Report looks at wastewater’s potential
About 50% of the water used inside U.S. homes can be reused to irrigate landscapes and flush toilets, according to a gray water report released by the Pacific Institute last week. The Overview of…
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…
Gas Fireplace Maintenance
Home maintenance is a must for preserving the value of one of your greatest assests and to assure the comfort and safety of your family. These days, many homes feature gas fireplaces for aesthetics…
4 design tips to brighten a dark kitchen
I’ve found that when clients have a dark kitchen, perhaps because of small windows or because of the low exposure to sunlight, they usually want to go overboard when trying to brighten up their…
Official Opening of the EchoHaven EQuilibriumTM Home in Calgary, Alberta
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 12, 2010) - Today, the Government of Canada announced the official opening of the EchoHaven Home, an energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly home in…
When to replace windows
“Replacing windows is one of the best investments a homeowner can make today. New energy-efficient, eye-appealing, easy to operate and maintain windows add value to the home, especially at resale…
Double-duty recycling of building supplies
Whether you are doing a remodel, a renovation or building new, it is surprising to find how many useable materials end up in site dumpsters. It seems like such a shame but these items can be…
Buying An Ethanol Fireplace – Check Out The Facts
Before winter sets upon us we are considering repairing or cleaning the chimneys, or at least looking at all that needs to be done to have a safe fireplace. A lot of people who don’t have a…
