All Posts By Author: Robert J. Pierson / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know more about charging EVs at home and how to charge EVs in public places, learn more about EV's, E-Bikes, how to reduce the carbon footprint of transport choices on the following pages and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide. ...

...alls, floors, and floor separation. Glulam is primarily used for the loadbearing frame elements in a mid-rise building such as rafters, beams, or columns. Download the free mid rise report here Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Check for local availability of wildfire home h...

...by 2030.  Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know more about why cooking with natural gas is harmful to health, and how to reduce the risks. Learn more about sustainable home comfort, energy efficiency and how to reduce the carbon footprint of homes on the followi...

...all that fresh air...  We hope these tips for reducing energy consumption and reducing bills are helpful, and if you've any good tips to share please leave them in the comments below. Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know more about how to reduce energy bills th...

...Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know which heat pumps are best and why, learn more about efficient home heating systems for eco homes and sustainable home building on these pages: Why natural gas is being phased out of new homes, and when  Buying guide for ...

...Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know about how to trouble shoot a furnace that won't heat; learn more about efficient home heating systems in eco homes in these guide pages about sustainable and resilient green building: Why natural gas is being phased out of...

...by reducing the strain on knees and hips during daily use. Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know more about how to fix a leaking toilet flapper and why it's important for water conservation. Find more pages for DIY reno guides and sustainable and resilient green...

...aller declared assertively. "I don't see why I should have to pay more for a heatpump instead of a gas furnace when Canada isn't the problem" he continued. I gently informed him that a condensing gas furnace could end up actually being a very costly mistake if it were to look forward as little as say, 3 years. By then...

...Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know more about choosing the best caulking for performance, durability and to protect indoor air quality. Find more pages about sustainable construction below and in the EcoHome Green Building Guide pages. For the best caulk an...

...Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know more about how to fix a leaky faucet and why it's a good thing to do...   Find more pages for DIY reno guides and sustainable and resilient green building techniques here :  Are low-flow showerheads worth it? Water effic...