Preventative maintenance for homes / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...for cutting strapping.  A level. A tape measure. A cordless driver, or a screw driver if have very strong arms and a lot of patience. What is the proper slope for a kitchen sink drain pipe? The proper slope for a kitchen sink drain pipe is ¼ inch per foot of horizontal run. This means for every 12 inches the pipe trav...

...for nothing. Caulking finishing tool for smoothing beads A true pro at caulking will most often leave a perfect bead that does not need a finger swipe after, but if you are reading this page you likely aren’t a pro, so be sure to have at least one finger on you for this job. Maybe too in case the first one breaks. Ok...

...homes in the UK and Europe (S. Lacrymans) is rarely found growing in the wild. Occasional specimens have been found in the foothills of the Indian Himalayas, Mt. Shasta in California, and woodlands in Czechoslovakia, but for the most part this species likes our cozy humid homes.  The most commonly found strain in North...

...homes grant scheme Buildings, including homes, account for 18% of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions. With the new greener homes grant the Government wants to encourage Canadians to make homes more energy-efficient so they can be more comfortable and more affordable to run, while also supporting the environmental object...

...fort height toilet benefits for seniors 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 gu...

...for  an hour which will also remove limescale. That's probably the best use I can think of for that stuff other than for cleaning toilet bowls if you live in a hard water area - but I digress. Onto the exciting and hopefully last part, testing the faucet for drips and leaks. Test for leaks and drips from your newly re...

...for mold and mildew growth Condensation can cause damage to homes and lead to costly renovations and repairs So, the question is – what should we do about condensation? How do we fix and prevent condensation in our homes? Condensation in homes – the basics So what is condensation? Condensation in its purest form is c...

...maintenance of furnaces, air conditioners or even a chimney cleaning. Regular servicing is worth the money; it will pay for itself through less wear and a longer lifespan of equipment, but also in more efficient operation, and above all, healthier indoor air quality. Now you know more about maintenance for home ven...

...fort. It will also protect your window frames and wall assembly from moisture damage by stopping humid air from escaping and depositing moisture in the wall around your windows. Read more here about what to look for when shopping for high performance windows. Drafts around windows and doors: Drafts in homes from windo...

...for it.  It will save some dryer energy and a little more humidity will make for a more comfortable living space. If you have high humidity problems in the home, here's the guides on how to fix it and if condensation on the windows is a problem and needs fixing, here's the guide for that. 2. Attic ventilation: Attic v...

...for the maximum return, as not everyone who wants to be 'green' has a wad of bills they can throw at the latest and greatest renewable technologies for sustainable homes. So where should you apply the capital you do have for the greatest benefit and return? Fortunately, the biggest energy savers (and best return on inv...