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Insulation and soundproofing

Is spray foam insulation a good choice for your home? Or a toxic recipe for disaster?

...home. Let the reality of that sink in for a second. Not every spray foam insulation installation goes according to plan... Where it gets worse, is when you consider where spray foam tends to be used – smaller jobs where the overall cost increase may be more acceptable such as tiny homes, shipping container homes,...

Grants and incentives

Greener Homes interest-free loan scheme 2021 Canada - the ultimate guide

...homeowners across the country improve the energy efficiency of their homes and reduce their energy bills with grants of up to $5,000 to make energy-efficient retrofits to their homes and up to $600 to help with the cost of an EnerGuide home energy evaluation. To help homeowners and build on these measures, the 2021 Fed...

Lifestyle, location and commuting

Moving to the countryside? Here's how that can work...

...Home Green Building Guide pages. See LEED and Passive House ready prefab eco homes For Canada and the US How to design a home for thermal comfort and energy efficiency Zero Carbon homes - the Ecohome S1600 prefab comes close! Compare the carbon footprint of wood v steel vs. concrete buildings Future-proof bu...

Interior design and furnishing

How do you create a healthy home office? With Biophilic Interior Design

...home office space, learn more about sustainable construction for healthy and durable homes in the Ecohome Building Guide pages Find more pages about sustainable and resilient green building techniques here : Maintaining healthy indoor air quality in homes How to service HRV & ERV units at home for optimum effi...

Radon Levels by State & Province - Why a Radon Test is Essential

...Homes Maintaining Healthy Indoor Air Quality in Homes Find more about green home construction in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages - Also, learn more about the benefits of a free Ecohome Network Membership here.

Wind power

Is this the safest and most powerful small home wind turbine yet?

...home comfort, energy efficiency and how to reduce the carbon footprint of homes on the following pages and in the EcoHome Green Building Guide. Home Heating - How to Design a Home for Thermal Comfort and Efficiency Electric Home Heating Delivery Options - which are best? Best Energy Saving Tips for Green Homes - ...

Recycling and composting

Why recycling is important, and how to recycle correctly at home

...home construction in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages - also, learn more about the benefits of a free Ecohome Network Membership here.

Planning and Design

Climate Zones in USA & Canada for Building Homes

...homes in a changing climate Why green homes are best for climate extremes Why we need to build green homes that withstand climate change events Tips for successfully building affordable eco homes Resilient design features for sustainable new home construction Find more about green home construction in the Eco...

Bathrooms

DIY Bidet installation video

...home water efficiency and conservation of natural resources in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages. DIY Home Bidet kits - compare online here Water efficient toilets that work well Are low-flow shower heads worth it? Tips for reducing hot water consumption All about gas and electric on demand water heater...

Architecture and plan design

Prefab Homes for Sale - Beautiful & Sustainable - Available Now

...homes have an exceptionally healthy indoor air quality. Passive Solar Homes: leading by design The spectacular picture window in this model range of high-performance prefab homes is just over 36 feet long, and optimized for passive solar gain. This results in significant energy savings for this model of home over winte...

Mechanical systems

Smart door lock buying guide

...home door locks, keyless entry and home monitoring. Read more here about smart home automation, programmable thermostats and energy efficiency Smart homes & devices - energy efficient automated home design Choosing efficient home appliances and electronics 'Smart' sewage backup and flood prevention devices ...