Our green building materials guide offers an introduction to choosing and using materials more sustainably in your building and renovation projects. If you’re interested in learning about your options when it comes to sustainable materials, or in how to evaluate […]
When we think of the most environmentally friendly spaces in the home, the garage is likely to be last on the list. The garage is where the exhaust-breathing car goes. And the power tools. And the… well, we might not
Of all the DIY projects we can do, there are maybe none so satisfying as the ones we do for our pets. Like kids, pets never hide their enthusiasm for the new things we make for them, and they never
However else our lives differ from generations that have come before, one constant that binds us is that the kitchen is still the most important place in our homes. It might not be our central source of heating anymore, but
A common assumption about environmentally friendly building construction materials is that they must be more expensive. It’s a myth that’s worth busting because it drives the false perception that sustainable building isn’t cost effective. In that spirit, here are 5
The internet is awash with ideas about energy-saving upgrades that will also help you save money. Many of these are simple and effective. Many of these ideas sound logical, but don’t actually add up to great savings, either in energy
Solar LED streetlights have applications in a range of sectors – residential, commercial and public. For homeowners, lighting a long driveway or a large outdoor area can be a significant investment not just to install, but to operate and maintain.
We take as a truism the idea that individuals can make a difference in the fight against climate change. And while individuals do have the ability to make a proportional impact, we’re much more effective when we work as a
With autumn here and cooler weather approaching, this is the perfect time to get those last outdoor projects done and to start to get winter-ready. If you’ve been looking for ways to make your home a little greener this year,
Geothermal energy is growing fast in countries like Iceland, Indonesia, the Philippines and the U.S. Despite having ample geothermal resources, however, it’s not very common in Canada. According to Sustainable Technologies, there are only about 100,000 geothermal exchange systems in
