With the rise in energy costs, more and more homeowners and businesses are looking for ways to reduce their energy use. Benefits Of Solar Water System Solar hot watersystems are the most cost effective form of renewable energy currently available. Solar hot water systems can save hundreds of dollars annually on […]
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Evacuated Tube Solar Panels With the increase in electricity and gas prices, the need for renewable sources of energy is growing. Heating water accounts for nearly one-third of a typical home’s energy bill. Using the sun’s energy to heat water is not a new idea. More than […]
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by Steve Cook A good contractor will do quality work and complete a job according to schedule at a reasonable price. They will show up on time and finish the job rather than leaving it ninety percent done. Keep in mind, however, that just because a contractor […]
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What should I do to prepare for the actual renovation process? Tips for a Successful Remodel Your contractor will have many tasks for you to complete within a specified period. Here are a few thoughts from my experience: 32 Tips for a Successful Remodel in Ontario. If […]
Read more →Perfect Kitchen Countertops What makes a perfect kitchen countertop? The kitchen countertop has to be able to take a lot of abuse including the heat of pots, cutting and knives and abrasive cleansers. The ideal countertop should be able to stand up to heat and the sharp […]
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Advanced emerging building materials, such as structural insulated panels (SIPs), are engineered to provide more durable, energy-efficient homes and commercial buildings. Using SIPs to create a high-performance building envelope is the first step to producing “green” building that is strong, energy efficient, and cost effective. Structural insulated […]
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Radiant Floor Heating Invisible, Clean, Quiet, Efficient and Dependable – Living With Radiant Floor Heating is One of Life’s Simple Pleasures In Ontario, forced air heat is still the most popular because of its low installation costs. However, it is the most expensive type of heat to […]
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James Montgomery, Associate Editor, RenewableEnergyWorld.com December 06, 2013 New Hampshire, USA — This week the Ontario government released its Long-Term Energy Plan (LTEP), which balances a big ramp-up in renewable energy and notable pullback in nuclear. Here’s a look at some of the highlights from the LTEP package, which […]
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By Jay McKenzie Open Floor Plans The kitchen has open sight lines to the family room, breakfast nook, and patio. The master bedroom offers privacy in a quiet corner of the home. The Savannah Plan by Taylor Morrison. The Sweetwater Community. Austin, TX. As you plan your […]
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Home Builder in Ontario If you ask someone who has recently built a custom home, you may hear a horror story about their experience. Perhaps four out of ten people will say their experience was “fair,” and only one in ten will say their experience was “great.” […]
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Custom Home Builders in Ontario Your home is the most substantial personal investment that you would ever get to make in life. Although the entire undertaking of getting started with the home building process is fun and exciting, it is also packed with stress and complexities. This […]
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Building a House in Ontario Building a house in Ontario There are only a few major decisions that we take in life, but amongst them all, the most major one is that of building a new home. Building a house in Ontario is a relatively hard task. So […]
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Cost To Build With ICFs If you’ve ever tried to nail down a hard answer on this subject, you’re probably already familiar with the broad range of estimates out there. To make your search a little easier, we’ve taken a look at the major reports on Insulated […]
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