Renovation / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...renovation. Homeowners across Canada are often faced with a dizzying array of materials, but natural stone, especially granite, remains a top contender for its timeless appeal and rugged durability. When you start your research, you likely have questions about more than just looks. How much do granite countertops cost?...

...renovations.  So how to deal with that? No basement storage: build a shed, or build your slab slightly bigger to include room for storage; that can be combined with a mechanical room, and laundry as well. Or, fill your garage full of junk like most people do... Main floor mechanical room: build it away from bedrooms i...

Find non-toxic adhesives and sealants: Modern homes have a lot more caulking and adhesives than older homes. Adhesives are liberally applied to many surfaces for ease and speed of job completion, as well as to prevent squeaking between flooring and joists, for example. Functionally speaking, caulking is used to prevent...

...renovations Choosing formaldehyde and VOC free new furniture  Choosing between an HRV and ERV, which is best? Learn more about the benefits of a free Ecohome Network membership here.  

Home water consumption in Canada: On average, Canadians use over 300 litres of water per person, per day. Compare this to consumption in the UK of 200 litres per day, and 150 litres per person per day in France. Hopefully, as we see the beginnings of water shortages hit closer to home, this serious issue will garnish m...