Better Homes Ottawa – Loan Program will help Ottawa homeowners make energy efficiency improvements
It’s now easier and more affordable for Ottawa residents to pay for energy improvements to their homes after today’s launch of the City’s Better…
Demand for energy auditors still high in Alberta, months after federal grant launch
A federal grant program that partially reimburses homeowners who invest in energy-efficient retrofits has been so popular in Alberta that energy auditors say they can hardly keep up with demand …
Press Release: Greener Homes Program
The government of Canada is launching a new program today that offers Canadians grants of up to $5,000 to pay for energy-saving home upgrades, including those to the building envelope. More details to follow.
The Home During the Pandemic
As people around the world face the realities of self isolation, our homes and how we perceive them have changed. Values are changing, our lives and habits are in flux, and our homes are also changing under this influence. Topics like privacy, energy efficiency, and…
The Alternative to Downsizing Your Home
The traditional meaning of “downsizing” one’s home is being revolutionized in the province of Ontario. More and more we’re seeing urban homeowners opt to convert their single family homes into super efficient multi-site properties for their children, parents, or paying tenants.
2020 Vision on Home Building Trends
As we begin not only a new year but a fresh decade, new trends are already rising as a phoenix from the ashes of the past decade (goodbye parquet flooring). This decade will be marked by long lasting lifestyle approaches and sustainability as an expectation in home building …
