Many of us are looking for ways to save money and the environment by incorporating "green" initiatives into our everyday lives. The Canada Mortgage Housing Corp. (CMHC) offers a great reference section full of valuable and reliable material that is […]
Country house by lcm1863 Health professionals widely recognize how housing can affect our health, and with very good reason. Poor housing conditions lead to a variety of health problems. Some of the most frequent complications in Canada are asthma, respiratory […]
Off the grid by Sam Beebe Living off the grid is becoming more and more popular, especially here in Ontario. We've become an unofficial Mecca of off-the-grid living. More and more people come here to purchase a piece of land […]
Turning off your lights is the number one thing you can do to conserve electricity. Lighting eats up about a quarter of your bill, so motivate your family with a sticky note or sign and rack up some savings with these […]
Water bottles by Klearchos Kapoutsis Have you ever thought about how much water is wasted every day? We flush everything away, down the sinks, down the drain, down the toilet… In Canada, we use more than 340 litres of water […]
They allow for absorption of runoff, recharging aquifers, and naturally filters the water before it reaches ocean, lake and river outfalls, improving water quality. It reduces the dangers from flooding and the need for huge storm drains and channels. Additionally, […]
City Seed Farms logo Urban farming is enjoying increasing popularity among Americans and it seems that this trend is ready to sweep across Canada as well. Cities such as New York, Chicago, and Seattle have already discovered the benefits of […]
City Hall - South View by Jessica Nelson Not that long ago, the term 'green roof' generally referred to a house's paint job. Now, however, with environmental conservation wearily shouldering its way into people's awareness, a green roof is […]
Vertical Garden by Bosc dAnjou Vertical gardens or (if you prefer more sophisticated terms) "vertical vegetated complex walls" are recently being rediscovered. It you think about all the possibilities of their use, it's not surprising. They can improve […]
Sneeze by Mcfarlandmo More than 2 billion dollars are spent each year to fight against allergy symptoms like itchy eyes and runny noses. Treatments are getting more effective, but in addition to the recommendations of your doctor, there are […]
Ceramic Tile by Mtneer man One of the most effective ways to make your home more environmentally friendly is to use sustainable flooring. Switching to "green" floors also benefits anyone with health concerns such as allergies and asthma, as well […]
Fallen Leaves by Knehcsg Autumn in the garden always comes along with heaps of fallen trees and dead flowers that need to be removed somehow… The question is what the best options for Torontonians are when it comes to […]
Purple Passion by Clyde Robinson Bored of ordinary petunias and cacti around your apartment? Why not try houseplants of a more peculiar nature that will most certainly astonish your guests? Check out some of the weirdest and most […]
Riverdale Hub - Office Space Gerrard Street is a ten-kilometre-long street in Toronto, running from University Avenue eastward to Clonmore Avenue. It's one of the most diverse streets in Toronto, spanning several neighbourhoods and countless cultures.
Yellow Lamp by Matt MacGillivray The phrase 'energy-efficient' is one of the loudest buzz words of our time. More than ever before, people want to make efficient use of their resources. Firstly, wasteful behaviour costs a lot of […]
Have you ever wondered about generating solar energy on your rooftop? The Our Power Project is one of the great projects of the Toronto Renewable Energy Co-operative, which helps people through the solar decision making process. They offer an online […]
Your House Needs Cleaning by Cristina Chirtes Christmas and New Year parties are gone and your home needs general cleaning - again... What can you do, if you want to avoid traditional chemical detergents, which are harmful to you, […]
In an attempt to have the perfect lawn, North Americans spend 1.6 million dollars per year and dump 10 times more chemical fertilizers and pesticides than used on commercial farmland. Follow the link below to learn what The Wildflower Farm […]
Amid concerns about energy consumption, we are constantly being encouraged to buy energy-efficient appliances. But while some of the latest products can offer significant energy and water savings, they can be double the price... Is it worth it to switch […]
Toronto Hydro is offering a financial incentive to homeowners to save electricity! As if you needed a more compelling reason than helping to save the Earth! If you lower your electricity use by 10% between July 1 and August 31 […]
When needing to replace her old toilet at home in Roncesvalles Village, Julie approached her local hardward store Pollock's for a recommendation. They raved about the Toto toilet - Drake model. It is a low flush (meaning it uses half […]