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Check Your Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Changing your old and outdated carbon monoxide alarm should be at the top of your priority list today.
The reason that we bring up carbon monoxide alarms as being a topic of urgency at this time is because it has come to our attention that recently there was a man in Barrie who came home after working the night shift to find his two children and wife suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. His 10 months old son passed away in the Read More...
Why Is My Energy Bill So High
The winter time means less sunlight, the bitter cold, and with this comes an increase on your monthly energy bill.
Canada is known for its cold and snowy winters, so for us Canadians to cope with the weather we of course need the use of some of our household appliances. Whether it be your furnace, your water heater, space heater, light bulbs, etc. your household appliances all see great use during the winter months. You need to keep yourself and Read More...
Benefits of a WiFi Thermostat
A WiFi thermostat allows you to have maximum convenience and efficiency when heating or cooling your home.
Whether it be your home or your workplace, heating and cooling takes up a decent chunk of the owner’s expenses on their monthly utility bill. A WiFi thermostat allows you to access your heating and cooling controls and settings through the internet to make for the most efficient use of energy and dollars spent on your utility bills. These small gadgets have a Read More...
Holiday home energy savings
This holiday season, don’t blow all your money on your electrical and heating bills, learn about energy savings today and spend those extra bucks on the people you love.
Whether it be the holiday lights or the overnight house guests, the holidays are often when people see a big jump on their utility bills. Lucky for you, it is possible to keep the holiday cheer alive and make room for energy savings by making a few smart moves ahead of Read More...
What is Vampire Electronics? Or how to Save Energy
Save Energy in your home
You may not realize it but even when our appliances and devices are powered off but still plugged in, they are using power. This is known as “vampire electronics”.
And this can have significant impact on a consumer’s wallet. Vampire electronics can add more than $100 per year to your electricity bills.
Here are a few suggestions you can do to reduce your electricity usage thus reduce your hydro bills, save energy and make your wallet thicker Read More...
Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween can be a fun and exciting time for kids. These safety tips for parents, children and homeowners will help keep everyone safe and happy this Halloween.
Costumes
When choosing a costume, stay away from billowing or long trailing fabric. If you are making your own costume, choose material that won't easily ignite if it comes into contact with heat or flame. Look for costumes, beards and wigs labelled "Flame-Resistant" -- nylon or heavyweight polyester costumes are best. Flame Resistant does Read More...
