Close your eyes and picture your dream home. Don’t be shy – include all the trimmings. Would your home include a swimming pool? Granite counters in the kitchen? How about a whirlpool bath? Now imagine how much all of that would cost. The reality for many people is that some home improvements will have to […]
Four Home Improvements With the Highest Payback
Here’s a shocking statistic for you: 38% of renovators surveyed in 2006 said they exceeded their home improvement budget…by an average of 88%! While you should do everything you can to keep renovations on budget, looking at the value you’re getting from the renovation will allow you to keep things in perspective. Consider how much […]
Do You Make These 5 Mistakes When Applying for Home Improvement Grants?
Here at ShowMeTheGreen.ca we see a lot of the same questions about home renovation grants over and over again. So to set the record straight we’ve decided to correct 5 of the top mistakes we see Canadian homeowners making when they apply for home improvement grants. Hold onto your seats! 5 Government Grant Application Mistakes […]
10 Guaranteed Ways to Cut Your Lighting Bill
Did you know that the average Canadian home has 30 light fixtures that consume close to $200 worth of electricity every year? There are hundreds of ways that you can lower your energy use at home, beginning with your home’s indoor and outdoor lighting. 7 Easy Indoor Lighting Tips First and foremost, the easiest way […]
13 Energy Saving Tips for Heating & Cooling Your Home
Did you know that heating and cooling accounts for as much as 50% of a home’s energy use?. It’s true! So being as energy efficient as possible is important to lower your home energy bills, and also to help protect the environment. Living in a country with hot summers and cold winters (and everything in […]
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