Eco-friendly / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Safe mold removal from wood framing Finding mold on the wood framing in your home's attic or basement can be a shock, but it's a common problem with straightforward solutions. Properly and safely removing mold is the first step toward creating a healthier indoor environment. This guide will walk you through the non-to...

  Drought-tolerant landscaping: a homeowner's and pro's guide In an era of unpredictable weather patterns and increasing water scarcity, drought-tolerant landscaping is more than just a trend-it’s a necessity. Whether you’re a homeowner looking to lower your water bill and create a resilient garden, or a building profe...

Cedar shingles & shakes: a homeowner's & pro's guide Cedar shingles and shakes give a home a very natural feel that enhances any home's curb appeal. Known for their durability and insulation properties, these roofing and siding materials provide a beautiful, sustainable option for both new builds and renovation...

Electric heating is the best option in Quebec. The downside? Winter peaks, where during cold winter days, the grid can become overloaded. Bi-energy heating systems address this problem by using another energy source, which unfortunately is often a fossil fuel. To reduce GHGs and meet environmental targets, fossil fuels...

...eco-friendly, attractive to use and economical as possible in terms of energy use for heating and general operation.  If you’re lucky enough to have a swimming pool or hot tub at home, then you’ll no doubt already know that they take quite a lot of maintenance and can be very costly in terms of heating and running cost...

...eco-friendly, productive and possibly organic garden - without having to go out and buy soil, especially if the underlying conditions are a heavy clay soil, lasagne gardening produces a light tilth, full of nutrients, and ready to grow delicious vegetables in the shade or in full sun.   The name lasagna garden - also k...

...eco-friendly How’s that for a catch phrase – eco-friendly foam insulation! I know some of you have forehead veins that are beginning to throb now, thanks for reading along so patiently.  Once we finally accept that we simply won’t have enough bio-based natural building materials to supply the demand of the global const...

...eco-friendly? While we love the idea of compact living, driving a tiny house around is hardly good for your personal carbon footprint, so they don’t always equate to being an eco-friendly green home. Read more here about the downsides of tiny houses. But our biggest beef with tiny houses would be the F250 Super Duty tr...

...Eco-friendly flooring choices available. The Edelweiss House is a slab-on-grade concrete floor covered with 1/8 thick pre-finished cork tiles from Lusimat, installed with a Zero VOC GreenForce adhesive from Bostik. We thank them both for taking part in this project, helping us reach our target of LEED Platinum while cr...