Once more Amvic is proud to announce the 2022 ICF Builder Awards — submitted 10 Amvic projects and take home awards from 6 projects that have been selected as either winners or runner-ups in different categories including large residential, small…
Local Home Builder Maric Homes has taken their custom home design to the next level. With approximately 138 unique homes and over 30 home builders featured in the 2018 Manitoba Spring Parade of Homes, Maric Homes has enhanced the “Bonavista”…
While “green” energy efficient building is becoming increasingly popular, energy funds are being implemented to reduce carbon emissions, help reduce energy usage, and lower utility bills.
Fall is the perfect time to do a few home improvement tasks that will save you money over the colder months. Here are a few no or low-cost renovations that will improve the efficacy of your home envelope and save money on heating costs.
The new energy efficiency requirements reference effective thermal resistance (or RSI) for the wall assembly as opposed to “nominal” RSI. Effective RSI adds up the thermal resistance associated with all of the components within an assembly. The nominal RSI value for a wall, accounts only for the insulation.
Outdated electrical wiring and connections can be dangerous. For example, if your home was built during the ‘70s, you may have aluminium wiring which has been implicated in a number of house fires and is no longer permitted in most areas. If you have knob and tube or aluminium wiring, you may struggle to get insurance or have higher premiums. If you are already looking to upgrade your electrics, here’s how to get the most out of every dollar while adding to the value of your home.
Olympia Retirement Condominium development with a 4.9 acre parcel of greenspace in north Niagara Falls. – See more here.
Spring is a time for new projects and many homeowners take advantage of the warmer weather to tackle renovations. Whether you are a DIY enthusiast or are relying on a contractor, you want to know that you are getting the most out of every home-improvement dollar.
Lighting your home accounts for around 16% of your hydro bill over the light summer months and for even more when winter sets in. There are many innovative ways to reduce your lighting bill that won’t involve you yelling at the kids to turn off the lights.
As the cooler weather moves in, most homeowners are dreading those high energy bills. Luckily, there are ways in which you can reduce your energy consumption significantly.
