A guide to radiant cooling in homes -an alternative to forced air AC

Radiant cooling in homes can be comfortable, quiet and efficient, but does it work? Find out the cost and disadvantages compared to forced air cooling.

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Under floor radiant cooling can be an alternative to forced air Air Conditi

How waterjet cutting technology is advancing sustainable home construction

The technique of waterjet cutting is making inroads into the green building community, and offers a non toxic 'green' method of material cutting.

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How Waterjet Technology is Shaping Greener Home Construction

What does the Liberal Housing Plan mean for Canada’s construction industry?

An in-depth look at the Liberal and Conservative housing plans, exploring challenges, industry obstacles, and opportunities to address Canada’s housing crisis and foster growth in the construction sector for affordable housing solutions.

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Electric fireplaces: are they a good option for green homes?

Can a fake flame ever replace the real thing? I’m not sure yet, but the case for ditching my wood stove is getting harder to ignore.

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An electric fireplace is a clean alternative to gas or wood stoves

Using an electric car as a home battery during power outages

A game-changing advance in EV techology is bidirectional charging, allowing you to power your house with your car during peak rate hours or service outages, find out more!

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EVs can power your house in a power outage with V2H or V2G technology

How to troubleshoot and a fix a clogged sink drain - learn easy DIY plumbing repairs

If your sink is still plugged after trying plungers and drain cleaners, a simple DIY plumbing repair could save you from calling a plumber, save money and bring a sense of strange satisfaction...

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How To Do Basic DIY Plumbing Repairs On Clogged Sinks

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