Learn how to build sustainably, with topics ranging from deep dive comparisons of natural building techniques to insighftful reports on green infrastructure to improving a building’s indoor environmental quality.
Two weeks ago we published Composting Toilets: Taking Responsibility for Our Own Waste. Composting your crap is one way to handle things. Septic systems are another, and that’s what we’ll be discussing today. Installing a septic system can be a […]
There’s something special about jumping into a mountain pool. The crystal-clear water, free of any harmful chemicals, has a vibrancy about it. There’s no dry skin or burning red eyes. There’s no chlorine smell, just fresh, clear, oxygenated water. It’s
If you’ve lived in a city your whole life you’ve probably never had to deal with a septic tank as all your human waste gets magically shuttled away underneath you without you ever having to think about it. But if
Construction and demolition waste (C&D) accounts for a colossal 30 percent of total waste produced globally. So if you’re contemplating a home renovation, you might now be wondering just what you’re going to do with all the construction debris you’re
Julie Ambachtsheer is a Toronto-based real estate agent with a background in sustainable investment management. In this Q&A she talks about the benefits of buying a green home as well as offering advice to both buyers and sellers of green
Choosing the right roofing option can be a daunting task given all the choices and variables to consider. One common question homeowners have is whether it’s possible to install a metal roof over existing shingles. Generally speaking, you can install
Unclogging a bathroom sink that’s blocked with hair and other random gunk isn’t usually as straightforward as taking a plunger to it. Yes, chemicals can eat through clogs, but they don’t work in all cases, and they aren’t good for
Installing a dryer vent hose in a cramped laundry room can be a challenge. Conventional hoses struggle to navigate tight corners or bends, often leading to kinking or collapsing. This can restrict airflow, potentially causing overheating issues or increasing the
The air inside a house is generally two to five times worse than the air outside on a busy city street. Though it sounds hard to believe, when you think about how home construction has changed over the years, it’s
Canadians use 223 litres of water per person per day, which is the equivalent of about two bathtubs full of water. Or put in visual terms, as a whole the country uses as much water as the average waterfall dumps
