Category: Real Estate & Home

A whopping 2 out of 3 Americans have experienced an ‘eco wake-up call’ during the pandemic. As it turns out, staying at home, cooking our own food, and conserving resources have a huge impact on...

On average, a residential solar installation in the U.S. consists of about 20 separate solar panels that turn out 5KW of power. The combined United States solar power energy offsets approximately 70 million metric tons...

You’re looking for a way to live a little leaner — by maximizing resources — and live a little greener.  But aside from recycling your milk jugs and practicing water conservation, you’re looking for a way...

Having a septic tank has a lot of benefits. If you don’t need to hook your house up to city sewage, you don’t have to worry about tree roots obstructing your plumbing, high water tables,...

With more people spending time indoors, the importance of indoor air quality has never been more critical.  Something that contributes to your home’s air quality is the HVAC system. If your HVAC is not functioning correctly,...

The average person uses 48 cubic feet of natural gas per day. Much of that gas is circulated through heating apparatus’ like furnaces that are used to keep homes warm. Since you’re reading this post,...

Over 75 percent of US homes have ceiling fans. A ceiling fan can help your home feel cooler during the summer. Typically, homeowners use ceiling fans in conjunction with air conditioners, creating a wind-chill effect...

Are there a number of projects you’ve been putting off for your home because of budget constraints? Are you considering purchasing a fixer-upper, but don’t know if you’re up to the task of doing the...

Did you know that your home could be affecting your mood? If you’ve ever walked through the door and just felt your whole demeanour shift, you’ll know what we mean. A well-designed house can make...