Let’s face it. After spending so much time indoors due to the cold and dreary weather, we are just itching to get outside when the sun comes out and the temperature starts to rise. Whether it be out on a hike or in our own backyard, a number of studies have found connecting with nature […]
Green Living
Green Upgrades For Your Home
Looking for ways to make your home greener and more energy efficient not only helps the environment, but also reduces your monthly bills. From the basement to the roof, there are plenty of sustainable home improvements to reduce your footprint and catch the eye of green-minded buyers. Appliances account for 15 per cent of a […]
Winter Energy Efficiency Tips From Enercare
Put on a sweater and lower your thermostat by 2°C (4°F). Save as much as 4% on your heating bill. Throw down a rug. You’ll help insulate your floors, and cut down on the noise too. Program your thermostat. A lower temperature at night and after you leave for work can save up to 10% […]
Energy Upgrades Worth Making On Your Next Renovation
When your home consumes less energy, it frees up money for other things, like vacations, your children’s education and retirement. That’s why Enbridge Gas Distribution is proud to offer the Home Energy Conservation (HEC) Program. Helping you save money is simply the right thing to do. This program makes it easy and affordable for you […]
The Real Value Of Greenery
Wishpad is a Toronto-based real estate search platform that helps you find listings that reflect your values, lifestyle and priorities—often in places where you wouldn’t think to look. This includes things like quality of nearby schools, the charm or character of a property, and—as illustrated in this infographic—how “green” a property or neighbourhood is. The […]
