Surprisingly, indoor air in homes often contains more toxins than outdoor. Furthermore, some of these products to keep homes safe actually do the opposite, like unnatural pest controls, cleaners and air fresheners. However, other risks are often present when families first move in, especially with older homes. Certain insulators like asbestos, which leads to a cancer called mesothelioma, and lead, an especially dangerous heavy metal to children, can put families at risk every day. Asbestos, especially, has serious long-term consequences, with mesothelioma symptoms generally failing to appear until 20 to …

WHO SHOULD RETROFIT AND WHY?
By Lloyd Hathcock
If the fixtures in your bathroom were installed before 1993, you are a prime candidate to benefit from a bathroom fixture retrofit.  It was in 1993 that the federal government first issued a “water saving” mandate stipulating that  all new toilets had to use 1.6 gallons of water per flush (GPF) or less. Before 1993, the average toilet used 3.5 GPF, and sometimes even more that that.
But even if your bathroom fixtures were installed after 1993, you might still be in a position to …

The green/eco friendly building scene has a new resource available.  The struggles of building and renovating green have become greatly eased. ECO Building Resource in Aurora ON. is your source for UltraTouch Natural Cotton Insulation, People and planet friendly sealants, adhesives and finishes, Bamboo & Cork Flooring, LED lighting, Bamboo fencing and MUCH MORE. Please visit ECO Building Resource at www.eco-building.ca
If you are thinking about some new additions or upgrades to your house, it is probably worth your while to have a look at the resources …