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How do I apply for a grant to do renovations to my home?

...windows , insulation and exterior work done, my home is very cold To find and apply for energy efficiency home renovation grants, tax breaks and financial incentives would be regionally specific. Where are you located, Canada or the US? There are some  2021 green home grants and loans programs in Canada are currently b...

Posted by Debbie Brown June 20, 2021 Grants and incentives 3 responses

How do I get a free energy audit?

...windows?  They need to be pretty bad to justify the cost of replacing all the windows in a home, I would suggest you take a look at this page here first about when to replace windows and when to repair them first to make sure that's really the best option. 

Posted by Rick Bittman May 27, 2021 How to Find Qualified Green Building Professionals 1 response

How do you know when to replace old windows?

...windows are fogged between the panes.  I don't know if I need replacement complete windows, or if I should try to just replace the glass in the problem windows.  I have had some trim work done over the years.  All the commercials I see talk about UV ray protection.  We have just plain glass, I think.  I have read quite...

Posted by Dawn Thomason March 22, 2022 Windows and doors 1 response

What is the best way to seal around windows?

...windows and door on the outside. Now I'm wondering if there is any insulation around any of the  windows and doors that were all installed about ten years ago. My question is should I stuff the gaps with rockwool and seal it with tape on the inside?  Any suggestions will help. A good place to start is our page about Ho...

Posted by Bryan Squirrell Oct. 8, 2019 Windows and doors 1 response

For a first time buyer where do you start with renovations?

...Windows aren’t always best to replace unless they are really bad, read more here – When to replace windows and when to repair them Here is our page on choosing the best roofing materials and a cost comparison of metal roofs and asphalt shingles. Also in general I would point you towards these pages about renovations, h...

Posted by Joanne Geall Aug. 19, 2020 Efficient home design 1 response

Is it worth investing in triple-pane windows?

...windows that need to be replaced, I’m just not sure how to choose between triple or double pane, low e, or the ones with gas inside them. Any advice is appreciated, thanks. Before you go about doing a full home window replacement we would recommend a quick read of our page about when to replace windows and when to fix ...

Posted by K.P. July 8, 2017 Windows and doors 2 responses