Are you are looking to change the flooring of your home? Perhaps you’re wondering if laminate flooring would be a good option.   Consider some of the advantages and disadvantages of this type of flooring. ​It is commonly known that laminate is less expensive, easier...

In a previous blog, we talked about Greywater and what it is.  What are some of the pros and cons to using Greywater though? As we have previously mentioned, Greywater can be a very useful tool when it comes to water conservation, especially in areas of drought. ...

​What is Greywater?  Simply put, it is the water left over from things we do every day in the home.  Things like bathing, laundry and washing dishes all produce greywater.  Although this used water is not fit to drink, it can be used for other things like flushing the...

Have you decided that 2018 will be the year you look for a new home?  Does this mean your current home will be put on the market?  This will no doubt involve much planning.   When a potential buyer has your home inspected, there are many things you will want to do to...

We are all aware of the ongoing wildfires this year, which has led to so much loss of property and homes, not to mention life. What can we do to aid with the protection of our homes from the spread of fires?One way is Defensible Space. This is when the surroundings of...

In this months previous blog, we considered what a Biowall is. In this article we will talk about the benefits of Biowalls.Research has brought to light the advantages of having Biowalls placed in office environments, by showing what a good effect they tend to have on...

While the name Biowall might not be a name you are very familiar with, you may of heard of them by other names such as living walls or even green walls.What is a Biowall and what purpose does it serve?Biowalls are walls that have been covered with living plants. There...

​With the recent attention of disasters related to forest fires, you may have thought about the fire safety of your own home. While there are many steps to take for fire-prevention, an easily missed step could be the firestops installed in your home.Firestops are...

​FEMA home inspectors. Since we have seen so much damage from disasters around North America in recent months, you may have had to deal with the government aid agency FEMA. If you have contacted FEMA or feel you should be prepared in case you have to contact them in...

As we discussed last time, hard water can be an aggravation in our home and you most likely know if you have it or not.But could hard water affect our health?Well, in a way, yes. The WHO reports that there is no convincing evidence to show that hard water affects any...