Do you ever pause to think about the toxins and chemicals you come into contact with while you clean your house? Most of us spend a significant percentage of our time at home. It’s where we take care of ourselves […]
Your employees’ well-being will improve when they learn you have their well-being at heart. You can take steps to improve the environmental health in your workplace by making a few simple changes. In this article, we’ve presented six things you
For all the gardeners out there, isn’t it exciting to think about growing plants that would not survive in your zone? How about the thought of extending your gardening season so you can practice your favourite hobby year-round? Greenhouses give
Canada is facing a housing crisis. This is probably not news to you, though. Affordable rentals are harder and harder to find. Record sales figures have priced many of us out of home ownership. And many of us have gone
Have you ever wondered why we only spend time around nature during vacations and trips? It’s not natural, is it? We’re creatures like any other. Why is it that nature is a luxury for us? If you also believe that
Congratulations on your decision to purchase a green home! Green homes not only help to reduce your carbon footprint but they will also reduce your utility costs in the long-run, making them a great financial and environmental investment. Here’s a
Planning, designing and decorating your kids’ bedroom in a tiny home can be a daunting task. Your kids need their own space to play, study, and organize their stuff. However, if you live in a tiny home, demarcating a separate
Among hobbyists, gardeners are a special group of people. They are just as fanatical about their favourite fertilizer and garden implements as wrestling fans are about their favourite moves. Alright, maybe they’re quieter about their love, but they’re just as
The idea that our built environments can negatively impact human health isn’t a new one – the link between toxic conventional building materials and respiratory complaints is one such well-known impact. But can building green make a positive impact on
Nothing can be more tormenting than spending time indoors on an extremely hot day and having your air conditioner malfunction. Breakdowns aside, your AC could be working but struggling to do a good job. Faulty parts or poor maintenance can
