Heat pumps have really taken off. There’s been genuine interest among my clients to get off gas. Rebates and no-interest financing have certainly helped. Ontario homeowners can access significant rebates for high-efficiency electric heat pumps, primarily through the new Home Renovation Savings Program. Beware of companies that pitch the equipment without a proper home assessment, though. There […]
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Prefab building is the way of the future. Wall assemblies, which include framing, vapour/air control layers, insulation and windows, are built in a factory and installed quickly on site. It’s ideal for custom builds and some additions to existing homes. They certainly have their appeal for builders like me. I recall working on an addition […]
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Over the past few years, I’ve seen an uptick in inquiries about renovating for multi-generational homes. This isn’t a surprise. More homeowners or would-be homeowners are finding creative solutions to secure affordable housing for themselves, family and friends. This may involve dividing their house into separate quarters with a shared space or building a laneway […]
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The term “green building” conjures up a lot of things for a variety of people. What I hope stands out is that green building is responsible building. In addition to having a minimum impact on your health and environment, it should minimize problems down the line. Green building is a sound building practice that provides […]
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I am very excited to announce that the Green Building Learning Zone (GBLZ) is coming to the National Home Show, March 8-10 and March 13-17 at the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place. What is the Green Building Learning Zone? It is the bringing together of Ontario’s best and brightest residential green building experts in a collaborative […]
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When you think of a green building, what first comes to mind? Most people envision solar panels. Some think of energy efficiency. Rarely if ever do they consider building materials and their “embodied carbon.” Embodied carbon is defined as the total greenhouse gas emissions from harvesting, transporting and manufacturing building materials, and it’s a big […]
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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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Greening Homes’ Morse Street project once more attracted attention with this House Feature in Build with Rise, May 25, 2021. Marianne and Luke Windisch take sustainability seriously. “We certainly both try to live sustainably,” says Marianne Windisch. “We bike everywhere with the kids all year long. We do have a car, but it’s electric. We […]
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