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Conspicuous Consumption to Consciencious Consumerism. Need a moment? Ok, we'll call it the 4Cs. Back in the day when Baby Boomers were calling the shots, real estate had a much different perspective. Rising land costs somehow translated to requiring
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Happy to announce the error to cancel the program last year has been corrected in this week's federal budget; As soon as the details are published I will re-enter them onto my Green Living page. There are some serious rebates available for pretty
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We all tend to buy into doing our bit to keep the planet chugging along, whether being a tree hugger or bowing to social pressures or drawing attention to one's eco-ego. Celebrities are no different, albeit their world twirls a tad faster. Here is
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Up to one third of the heat generated in a house is lost through the roof, walls and ceiling. Add insulation to R-values of 32 or more. Ceiling fans, up in the summer. down in the winter. New windows and doors can be expensive; as an alternative caulk
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Bedrooms use up to 11% of a home's lighting. Install florescent lights (CFLs), and dimmer switches when practical. Good for creating a mood too! Have a guest room or others not always in use?, close the heat register to allow the energy you are paying
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Let's start at the bottom and work our way up. The basement - don't wait until your furnace ceases to operate; if it's more than 15 years old consider replacing it. Newer models typically run at 90% efficiency compared with older ones at around
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....have challenges when it comes to updating efficiencies without breaking the bank. But there are things available which will reduce energy costs while adding to the enjoyment of one's living space. Energy Star appliances, dual-flo toilets, efficient
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If your fear, Mr./Ms. home buyer, is that you may pay more for a home than what its worth, you are not alone; one quarter of all home buyers feel this way. Most home buyers go online or visit open houses, then contact the listing Realtor for further information
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I stole this one from Manitoba Hydro. Did you know? - in the average Canadian home, 5 to 10 percent of the electricity consumed is used to power appliances and home electronics while these devices are on standby. As an example, here are the stats for
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It's hard not to be aware of what's happening with home electricity costs for a while now. If somehow the media didn't grab your attention the monthly bill certainly has! Public utilities are regulated by various governments, so of course
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Canada has 10% of the world's forests. There are more lakes in Canada than the rest of the world. Now doesn't that make you feel warm and fuzzy!?
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As today's consumer mindset for 'clean and green' has brought about whole industries that promote eco-responsibility, it has also attracted a corresponding increase in companies more interested in public relations and perception than addressing
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When people think of solar power, those big ugly panels often come to mind, but unless you own the back forty this is not an option for most. The sun is free (so far), abundant, and comes up every day. It's hard, if not impossible, for a home not
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As we in Ottawa head into shorter days and colder nights, it's a great time to look at ways to save energy to keep utility costs in check. It doesn't matter whether one lives in an old drafty home or an R2000 hi-efficiency home. We all can do
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Last Wednesday the Federal Government abruptly cancelled the Energy Retrofit Program because it was "too popular". Scheduled to run for 3 years at an original cost of $400 million, it was designed to increase the efficiency of homes well into
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