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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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Electrical appliances use a whopping 30% of energy in a typical home, with the fridge taking up 8% of that. New appliances are up to 3 times more efficient. Only run the dishwasher when it is full. Now that summer is here fire up the BBQ whenever you
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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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No creative energy today, so here's a sampling of eco-related stuff found at www.waynebowness.com/greenliving : If 10,000 Ottawans viewed and paid bills online we could keep 1.8 million trees growing each year. E-waste accounts for 70% of overall
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I am in the process of creating another room in the basement and couldn't ignore them any longer. My electronics graveyard had to go. Some of it had roman numeral serial ids!! Well the planets lined up and I found a well kept secret in Bells Corners
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Let me preface this little rant by saying I'm a financial guy by past trade. Numbers come easily to me. Or maybe not. One area I thought would serve me well is interpreting the 'Nutrition Facts' on food labels to make good choices. Grams and
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The trick of course is don't use it to begin with. Newspaper junkie? - digital subscription, saves on soap too! Plastic slave? - tap water to plastic bottle to fridge to lips, repeat.
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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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