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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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Enercare Partners with Sustainable Smart Home Leader ecobee on Smart Thermostat Installation and Maintenance

Key Takeaways Enercare is thrilled to announce our new collaboration with ecobee: a leading provider of smart thermostats that empower homeowners to reduce their energy usage and carbon footprint.  Why ecobee? Since launching the world’s first smart thermostat in 2009, ecobee has continued to redefine what a thermostat can do. Ecobee’s smart thermostats are designed to make homes more…

How Rain Affects Your Home

Rainfall is great for your lawn, garden and any trees on your property. Your home? Not so much. Yes, houses are designed to withstand the elements, including heavy rainfall. But rain can still cause damage when, for example, it accumulates near the foundation or seeps in through cracks, an unmaintained roof, or poorly sealed windows…

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What to Do When Your Pipes Burst

Key Takeaways Every homeowner who lives in a cold climate knows the dread of a burst pipe. The damage, the expense of fixing it and the hassle of dealing with insurance claims are enough to give anyone nightmares. Knowing what to do if your pipes burst can help — but taking proactive steps to prevent…

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How to Prepare Your Home for Extreme Weather: Heatwaves and Cold Snaps

Living in Canada has always meant hot summers and cold winters. But as our climate changes, extreme weather is becoming more common, including cold snaps and heatwaves that can have a big impact on you and your family. Here are some tips to help you prepare your home for not only the typical annual temperature…

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Avoid costly damage caused by water

Most people have either experienced water damage in their home or know someone who has. Water damage is responsible for 23% of homeowner’s property losses annually.  The longer a leak goes undetected the more damage it can do and the more costly it can become – upwards of $20,000 for a repair. Most homeowners insurance…

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How to Maintain Home Plumbing Systems

Key Takeaways A healthy home starts with healthy plumbing. For Canadian homeowners, that means doing a little routine care to prevent leaks, clogs, frozen pipes and surprise repair bills — especially with our long winters and hard-water areas across the country. The good news is that many essentials are simple and safe to do yourself. While bigger jobs…

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Gas or Electric: Make an Informed Decision

Should you choose gas or electric HVAC systems for your home? Choosing the type of HVAC system you will use in the home is a big deal. For many home owners, little information is known about such heating and cooling systems, making a choice difficult when it comes to a new installation. For the most…

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Benefits of a Water Softener System

Many areas contain hard water that can cause issues with your home plumbing and appliances.  Find our how a home water softener can fix potential hard water issues. When you become a homeowner, you begin to learn about a variety of new things that you may have never even considered. Take the water you use…