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15 Easy Ways to Save Energy at Home

Homeowners are often looking for ways to save money and the environment, and one way to do this is by cutting down on unnecessary energy use. By updating or changing the way you use your home appliances, you can increase your home’s efficiency, protect the environment and save on your annual utility bills without compromising…

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Heat Pump vs. Air Conditioner: What’s Best for Your Home?

Key Takeaways If you’re looking to keep your home cool and comfortable during the summer, you have two main options: a central air conditioner or a heat pump system. But how are these two systems different? Which one is the right choice for your home? This guide will help you understand the advantages and disadvantages…

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10 Tips to Remove Allergens From Your Home

Key Takeaways If you or someone in your household is experiencing a runny or stuffy nose, a scratchy throat, or itchy, watery eyes and you’re not sure why, it could be because of environmental allergens in your home. If you can determine what your allergy triggers are, you will know where to focus your efforts…

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Summer Home Care Tips

Key Takeaways As winter’s chill gives way to our peak heat season, homeowners face the crucial task of transitioning their properties to face weather changes and warmer temperatures. After a particularly snowy winter, and a fairly wet spring, it’s important to know how to maintain your property to stop or prevent potential water damage, leaks…

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How to Test for Hard Water

Key Takeaways If you’re seeing spots on your dishes when you pull them out of the dishwasher or your soap doesn’t lather properly, there’s a good chance you have hard water in your home. Sometimes, the signs of hard water will be obvious: you’ll see the telltale scaly white build-up in your sinks and appliances.…

Benefits of a Tankless Water Heater

Homeowners today are looking for energy-efficient equipment options. Between washing dishes, clothes, cleaning the house and showering or bathing, Canadians use an average of 75 liters of hot water at home each day. It’s no wonder water heaters represent nearly 20% of total energy used in the average Canadian household1 and 60% of residential indoor…

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Safety Tips for Using an Electric Space Heater

Key Takeaways Space heaters can be a handy tool to bring an extra bit of warmth into your home — even if your furnace is working. However, portable electric heaters can be dangerous if not handled appropriately. If you plan on using one to help make your bedroom or living room extra toasty in the…

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Do I Need a Water Softener?

Key Takeaways Water hardness is a key characteristic of water quality. While hard water has no serious health effects, soft water is easier on your pipes, appliances, clothes, skin and hair. For these reasons, if the water in your home is naturally hard, you’ll probably want to invest in a water softening solution. What Is…

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How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Anyone in a home with an appliance that burns fossil fuels should be aware of the risks of exposure to carbon monoxide, the number one cause of accidental poisoning deaths in North America. But there’s no reason to fear if you take the right precautions. Read on to learn more about how to prevent  carbon…