Interiors

Slate tiles for finishing bathroom counter, floors and shower stalls. DIY video guide on how to lay tiles yourself We have finished the bathroom counter, floors and shower stalls with a dark slate tile. Slate is a natural stone, so its surfaces have more character and inconsistencies in texture - and at times…

Looking for a non-toxic Flooring Material that is a renewable, sustainable & Eco-Friendly green flooring product choice? Try Cork. The pros and  cons of cork flooring Cork is a renewable resource, harvested from trees without killing them . Although it comes from far away (mostly Portugal), its carbon footprint from…

Why are basements moldy? Because we build walls so they can't dry. Simple changes in wall design will result in mould-free and durable basements in Green homes. Basements don't have to be moldy, that is the first thing to realize. It's easy to build a basement better, or to finish an existing basement correctly , we…

This Quebec made closed-loop water and heat recovery system makes showering ultra efficient. After recently posting a story sharing the brilliance that is the Swedish Orbsys water and heat recycling shower, it was brought to our attention that there is a homegrown Canadian variety as well. The EcoVéa shower by…

Marmoleum is not just your grandmothers floor anymore, this healthy, durable flooring is an excellent choice for even the most modern of homes. Remember linoleum? Meet marmoleum! Remember linoleum, that durable but boring material found on most kitchen and bathroom floors of older homes? These days, its called…

Make an informed decision when picking kitchen counters - think about cost, but also durability, and how your choice of materials will affect your health. How to price a sustainable kitchen countertop? As a professional cabinetmaker, I have often been asked how much a kitchen costs . There is no accurate answer of…

A wood floor will need to be sealed and protected but many products have a detrimental effect on air quality as they still contain VOC's which are best avoided if possible. Is polyurethane floor seal non-toxic? In North America, polyurethane varnish is used almost exclusively as a wood floor finish , but the…

Protect your air quality with chemical-free home furnishings. Protect your home air quality during renos Any renovation or building project is exciting, but it can also be exhausting and emotionally taxing. Don't forget to keep your air safe to breathe in the process. Right at the end when it's time to furnish your…

Granite makes for great countertops, but most Canadian granite has a uniform colour, which doesn't leave a much room for modern kitchen designs. Having Cambrian Black granite in Saguenay, Quebec means there are some beautiful countertops to choose from. Where to find black granite countertops for kitchens and…

How toxic is the air in your home? Learn simple ways to keep your home clean while protecting your indoor air quality. 1) Leave cleaning solvents and bleach behind. The smell of disinfectants we have been conditioned to think of as 'clean' is anything but. Along with being harmful to the environment in production…

When refinishing a wood floor, sanding is one place where you can safely save some money by doing it yourself. Sanding wood floors is a time consuming but relatively easy procedure, and in the home renovation world, time equals money. Sanding and refinishing a hardwood floor, when is the best time to do it? It may…