Welcome to the new renovation reality By: greening homes

September 1, 2022
Planning a Renovation

Supply chain issues, inflation, labour shortages, potential recession… welcome to the new renovation reality! Starting a home renovation these days may feel like embarking on a perilous journey to the unknown. However, there are ways to help make that journey go a little more smoothly. First and foremost, find yourself a trusted renovator. I’ve written […]

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Identifying toxic substances in your home, prior to a home renovation By: greening homes

June 1, 2022
Indoor Health, Planning a Renovation

Most of us have spent an inordinate amount of time sheltered in our homes, courtesy of the pandemic. We want to ensure that our homes are indeed safe – not just from the coronavirus but from toxic materials. A home renovation is a perfect opportunity to remove asbestos, lead, mercury, mold and other debilitating and […]

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Greening Homes named BILD Award winner for High Park / Bloor West project! By: greening homes

April 16, 2022
Awards, Green Materials

Greening Homes is thrilled to announce that it is the winner of BILD’s 2022 Renovation and Custom Home Awards! Our project in High Park / Bloor West won for the category: Renovation (no addition) $250,000 – $500,000. This was a full gut renovation from Greening Homes’ design-build team, and is one of two finalists for […]

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NEIGHOURS OF HIGH PARK MAGAZINE: Make your home a lead-free haven By: greening homes

February 25, 2022
Indoor Health, Media

Greening Homes’ founder and President, Chris Phillips is an expert contributor of Neighbours of High Park Magazine. This article appeared in the March 2022 issue.

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Chris Phillips interviewed for National Observer article on quitting natural gas By: greening homes

February 11, 2022
Media

Greening Homes’ Chris Phillips was interviewed – and quoted – for this National Observer article by Cloe Logan: Canada’s cities lack the authority they need to quit natural gas, but it’s an important step in lowering urban carbon footprints “Like many foodies, Jodie Johnson likes to cook with cast-iron cookware on her gas stove — […]

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Make your home a lead-free haven By: greening homes

February 3, 2022
Indoor Health, Water Protection

Your home should be a haven, not a danger zone. Toxins in the home are unseen dangers that can cause serious health problems. A big culprit is lead which, if present in your water or circulating as particulate in indoor air, builds in your body and could impact fertility, lead to developmental delays in children, […]

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Job Post: Project Manager/Designer/Estimator By: greening homes

December 3, 2021
Announcements, Job Opportunities

Location: Toronto, Ontario Project Manager/Designer/Estimator – Residential Renovation Are you awesome at what you do? Do you want to make a difference in a challenging industry? Are you a designer, architect, or project manager who knows residential renovations? We’re looking for a Project Manager/Designer/Estimator who wants to join a growing and multi-award winning renovations company, and […]

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Neighours of High Park Magazine: The treasure of reused materials in a home renovation By: greening homes

December 1, 2021
Media, Waste Diversion

Greening Homes’ founder and President, Chris Phillips is an expert contributor of Neighbours of High Park Magazine. This article appeared in the December 2021 issue.

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