What is the Energy Step Code for British Columbia?
Founded in April 2017, the BC Energy Step Code was implemented to increase energy efficiency requirements in the BC Building Code. This initiative is optional but aspires to make buildings net-zero energy ready by 2032. This Energy Step Code is completely voluntary and currently is only on the books for the province of British Columbia. […]
Technologies that can Make your Home more Energy Efficient
As we grow in technological sophistication, more and more technologies have come to the fore to make your home more energy efficient and minimize your carbon footprint. Besides decreasing your carbon footprint, making your home energy efficient just makes good financial sense – and it helps the environment. We’ve listed below some of the more […]
10 Items Under $20 To Make Your Summer Home Look Great
Our summer getaways are supposed to be fun sanctuaries that we retreat to once a year to make the most of the summer months. It isn’t uncommon to have your summer home by a lake or in the middle of nowhere to get the feeling of getting away from it all. Choosing where your home […]
6 Things You Can Do To Get Your Patio Summer Ready
Summer is almost upon us, and if you’re anything like me you’ll want to get the most out of this brief but thoroughly enjoyable season. Yes, summer does mean going to the beach and getting out and enjoying nature but many of us also prefer to relax and enjoy our outdoor living spaces. Here are […]
Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada 2018: An Overview
The theme for 2018’s Emergency Preparedness Week is Be Emergency Ready. Being ready for an emergency is one of the best ways of ensuring your own well-being and the well-being of your family. One of the easiest steps to take to make certain that everyone stays safe is to create a plan of action in […]
Everything You Need to Know About Passive Homes
Passive homes are homes designed to meet a strict set of standards regarding energy usage, the loss of interior heated or cooled air through leaks, and a lack of sufficient insulation. These homes are referred to as passive homes because they lose so little heated or cooled air that a comfortable interior temperature can be […]
Securing your Cabin or Vacation Home for the Winter
With summer just around the corner, you may be just getting ready to go out and enjoy your cabin or summer home. You may not want to think about leaving already, however, when your time at your summer cabin or vacation home is over and you must regretfully leave it to return to your primary […]
When to Choose Interior or Exterior Blinds
With the various shading options out there, it can be difficult to determine which best fits our needs, especially when it comes to interior and exterior blinds. As the names imply, interior mounted blinds are mounted inside your window casing while exterior mounted blinds are mounted on the outside of your window. Which option is […]
Green Home Building Design Principles
When planning a home remodel or designing a new home, green building principles can conserve resources and save money. Becoming familiar with common green building principles helps you to decide what’s important in home design and plan for energy-efficient home improvements.
5 Items Under $20 To Help Reduce Household Waste
Reducing waste is one of the keys to improving the environment. Decreasing the amount of waste produced by humans helps to reduce pollution reducing emissions needed to produce one time products and packaging, it saves much-needed landfill space and reduces energy consumption.