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Tag Archives: heating


The A – Z of Energy Efficient Homes

In the aftermath of Sustainable House Day, we run through the alphabet of energy-saving products featured at the Home Show.  Wait, there's a day for sustainable houses? Yes! But unlike other days including #WorldMigratoryBirdDay or #WorldTurtleDay, you get to check out some pretty impressive feats of architecture. #neato. In 2018,...

Which Fireplace: Gas, Wood, Electric or Bio-ethanol?

The Home Show has every shape of fireplace you can imagine; we run through five fireplaces that lit up the show. We all have different desires for a fireplace. For lovers, it’s lying on the Persian rug, sipping wine with your significant other and watching the flames dance. For families,...

Passive cooling: what you need to know

Amid rising temperatures and energy costs, it’s more important than ever to consider passive cooling design principles when planning a home addition. Passive cooling can help to reduce energy costs; this article walks you through what you need to know. To break it down, passive cooling has two main factors...