Consider this scenario: you’re a homeowner in Winnipeg in January, it’s -42°C outside, and you’ve just crawled out of bed in the middle of the night with your eyelids frozen shut… So you make your way to the basement to find out why you almost died of hypothermia, just to confirm your worst fear: your furnace […]
Secondary Suites & Granny Flats (2018): 19 Canadian Grants + 11 Renovation Tips
Did you know that 77% of Canadian municipalities allow secondary or garden suites? While the majority are in large cities where there is a strong need for affordable housing, even many small towns and rural areas allow for them in the appropriate zoned areas. In this comprehensive guide, we cover:What a secondary suite isWhy you should […]
Insulation Rebates (2018): 36 Canadian Insulation Grants to Help You Stay Warm and Save Money!
Canadian winters are some of the coldest and longest anywhere in the world…but we don’t need to tell you that! And while we’re a pretty hardy country, don’t we all need, want, and deserve a nice, cozy warm house to come home to or hide out in? Size doesn’t matter, décor doesn’t matter, and additions such as […]
36 Toilet Rebate Programs Across Canada (Don’t Flush Your Money Down the…You Know!)
It’s hard to believe that 30% of indoor water use is just from flushing your toilet – but it’s true! Old toilets use as much as 23 L of water per flush! By switching to a low-flow toilet, you can save anywhere from 80 to 100 L of water per toilet—every day! That adds up to […]
Home Energy Audit Ontario (2018): 27 Current Rebates & Incentives
Everyone likes to save money. And score extra points if you can reduce your carbon footprint and be a positive force for climate change at the same time!The best way to harmonize these goals is right under your nose. That’s right, the best place to start saving money and energy is to take a close […]