All refrigerators have condenser coils underneath or behind the unit that condense the refrigerant and allow your fridge to cool. We know you’re always eager to do what you can for a greener household. But, like many homeowners, you may wonder if you can save on your energy bills if you clean these coils.
Electric heat pump water heaters are an energy-efficient way to provide buildings with hot water, but they don’t always work well in colder climates. This drawback is understandably a concern for Canadians, as they live in one of the most frigid nations in the world.
Spray foam insulation is relatively easy to apply. It’s designed to last several years, sometimes multiple decades. However, some homeowners want to remove this form of insulation to replace it with foam batts, boards, and other materials. You might be curious if you can remove this long-lasting, durable spray insulation from your home.
Say you are buying a home in a hurricane-prone zone. The spot you choose for new home construction and area weighs in on the materials you need for the house. You may wonder if something like a cinder block or concrete seal your family from raging hurricanes.
Living on the coast, you know the possibility of hurricanes is real every year. There are multiple options when you want a coastal home that will withstand Category 5 hurricane weather.
Removing fiberglass insulation isn’t for the faint of heart, but if you know what you’re up against, you can complete the project cheaply and safely. So, how do you remove old fiberglass insulation safely?
Hybrid water heaters cost more, but they have a great return on investment and longer lifespan than standard water heaters, plus many rebates and tax credits.
You have a couple of old doors in your house. While you’ve been meaning to fix them forever now, the project just keeps falling to the back of your to-do list. Part of the reason may be that you wonder if sealing the doors with weatherstripping is enough to impact your energy usage or if you are better off replacing the doors.
One of the new buzzwords people use when talking about energy-efficient homes is air sealing. As we learn in BPI energy auditor training, this is the first thing we tackle…
With the cost of water and sewerage rising, many homeowners are looking for ways to reduce their water usage. One way to do this is to install a greywater system. So how much does a typical greywater system cost, and what components do you need to buy?
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) have become popular as one of the most innovative technologies in the 21st-century construction industry. The concept behind these panels has been around for decades; however, it was too underdeveloped to be utilized. Over time, energy efficiency became a significant catalyst in reintroducing structural insulated panels to the industry.
You might never think about home water conservation until facing a higher water bill than usual. In this case, you may be confused, not knowing where to start the water conservation process. A greywater system is one way to kick-start your water conservation journey.
