Résilience / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Can you put wood burning stoves in airtight homes? There is an inherent feeling of resiliency that comes with having a wood stove, in that you know you can keep your home warm in the case of a power outage. The concern with wood burners in modern airtight homes is that fire needs a supply of oxygen. This guide covers t...

We are seeing more frequent and more severe weather events as our climate changes, and all evidence points to that trend continuing. Here we have a list of ways to prepare yourself in the event of grid failure or absence of municipal services. Storing emergency food and water City water systems will remain pressurized ...