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What many consumers may not realize, is that energy-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs are unaffected by being turned on and off.
There will be less need to turn up the thermostat. We can also rely more on natural light for our indoor activities. In Vancouver, there are almost five extra hours of additional daylight between the beginning of March and the end of May.
Many of us want our window coverings to look good and provide privacy. But curtains and blinds have other important roles such as blocking out light to help you sleep better and keeping your house cool when the sun shines.
Five ways to transform unwanted items for new uses by “upcycling” them.
Certain types of trees, planted in the right position, are effective at reducing solar heat gain in our homes during the spring and summer and providing added sunlight in the winter.
On January 1, roughly 2,000 brave souls kicked off 2018 with an invigorating dip in Vancouver’s English Bay.
Switching from traditional incandescent to LED (light-emitting diode) bulbs can save homeowners hundreds of dollars on energy each year. But is it worth paying more for ENERGY STAR® LEDs when others are less expensive?