Home renovation / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...home is the most affordable option Learn the best resilient design features for new home construction Find more about green home construction and reap the benefits of a free Ecohome Network Membership here.

...renovations. Find out all you need to know about how to carry out successful renovations in the Ecohome Building Guide and these pages here:  Tips for staying on budget during renovations Choosing safe paints to protect indoor air quality Non-toxic natural finishing oil for wood that protect indoor air quality ...

...Home Builders Association should help convince builders that home-energy performance is a top priority to Canadian homebuyers. Which are the best home improvements to make before  selling a home? Whether you plan on selling your home or you want to purchase a property and make sustainable upgrades for profitable home f...

...home for winter Extremely low temperatures over winter can test your home in many ways, and sometimes your house will return a failing grade. Even brand new homes built to code can see failures of their building envelopes, windows, doors and ventilation systems during winter, a simple failure to install windows or door...

...Homes see here, from the EcoHome Green Building Guides. Submit your project for the 2024 Canadian Green Building Award.

...home Green Building Guide. How to fix a leaky faucet for almost free  Kitchen waste - design ideas for compost and recyling bins Sustainable non-toxic green kitchen renovations Choosing the best kitchen counters - health and durability  See here to learn about the benefits of a free Ecohome Network Membership...

...home renovation you want a grant for. Some grant applications must be submitted directly by the homeowner, while others - such as geothermal installations or heat storage units - must be submitted entirely by the installation company. Be aware that all eligible work must be completed by a contractor holding a valid lic...

...home needs, read more about high performance home building in the Ecohome Building Guide, or these pages: All about passive solar home design See Passive House and LEED ready prefab homes here Find the best insulation for your home build or renovation here Are triple pane windows worth the money? See here about...

...home Green Building Guide pages. how to design a home for thermal comfort as well as effeciency How to install siding so walls can dry 2025 window buyers guide- what to look for when choosing windows  Resilient design features to make homes more livable and last longer Discover the benefits of a free Ecohome ...

...home Building guide and the pages below, and watch more green building videos here on the Ecohome YouTube channel See the Ecohome video guide for high performance wall construction  The difference between air barriers and vapor barriers  Choosing the right house wrap / weather barrier, which is best? Are there ...

...homeowners not to be talked into accepting basic code requirements for one of the most cost-effective parts of building a home - the insulation - the gift that keeps on giving in high-performance home construction!  Concrete's environmental impact: Yes, building a slab-on-grade means pouring concrete, and concrete has ...