Reduce Your Home’s Carbon Footprint This Earth Day

Celebrated every year on April 22, Earth Day is the largest environmental event in the world! More than six million Canadians participate in an Earth Day activity in their community. How can you get involved? Consider reducing your home’s carbon footprint with these...

Carbon Monoxide Detectors – It’s The Law!

Carbon Monoxide detectors mandatory by April 15th in Ontario homes The deadline is tomorrow! By April 15, homes in Ontario must be equipped with a working carbon monoxide (CO) detector. The Ontario regulation requires single-family homes to have the detectors...

Air Filters: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

You seldom see them, but air filters are in many of your household appliances – your fridge, dryer, vacuum, furnace and air conditioner! Air filters are a vital part of your home’s air quality, which means that they require regular tender loving care. If you avoid...

It’s No Miracle, It’s Afterglow

Programmable thermostats may be a problem for the elderly and infirm. If you are helping look after a senior or someone infirm, check the programming on their furnace thermostat. We recently received a call from an elderly neighbour because she didn’t have any heat!...