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7 Ways to Save Energy this Holiday Season
The holiday season is nearly here. Save Energy with holiday Tips
Holiday planning requires a lot of energy, but most people are not thinking about energy usage when it comes to holiday lights, beautiful decorations, cooking, and entertaining but everyone wants to save energy.
Here are some suggestions that can help you save energy during the holiday season.
Decorate you home with LED Holiday Lights - LED lights are the bright and smart choice when decorating your home. Also, LED light strings Read More...
Carbon monoxide detectors mandatory in Ontario homes starting Today October 15, 2014
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A new law making carbon monoxide detectors mandatory in all Ontario homes went into effect on Wednesday.
In accordance with Bill 77, detectors will be required near all sleeping areas in residential homes and in the service rooms (such as boiler rooms and garbage rooms) and next to sleeping areas in multi-residential units.
The new regulation updates Ontario’s fire code and is based on recommendations from the fire marshal and experts from fire services, the hotel and rental housing industries, condo owners Read More...
Your HVAC system efficiency level. Learn how to save on your energy costs in Toronto area.
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No matter if your HVAC system system is old or you have high efficiency furnace and air conditioner, located in a newly purchased or already existing home, an apartment or single-family home, there are many things that can be done to optimize the levels of efficiency in your home.
You can easily decrease your energy usage and it will save you from high costs for years to come.
Outdoors
Whatever time of the year you may find yourself in, keeping comfortable clean Read More...
Kids go GREEN!
How can your kids make contributions to go green?
You can involve your kids in reducing energy consumption, making efforts to reuse and recycle in your home and help them to establish habits that will be carried throughout their lives.
Making it a Game
Kids like to play games especially if there are prizes and incentives. Making recycling easy for kids can be presented as game. Make a chart with your kids names and post it near the recycling bin. Each time Read More...
Green Planet 4 Kids
A Green Planet For Kids gives easy to follow tips on how to keep our planet green.
This site is about making kids aware of the Eco Issues, and reduce your bills. Join the Eco family as they learn everyday ways that they can become environmentally friendly.
These websites have been chosen to receive the Families Online Award due to providing quality family and parenting content and excellent web design.
Visit greenplanet4kids.com
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Energy Savings at Home ( Dishwasher )
How to save on electricity, heating, cooling and water bills. Energy Savings at Home ( Dishwasher )
There are a number of things you can do to save energy in every room of your home. Turning off the lights is always a good start to save energy and money. But, are you aware of other ways to reduce your energy bill even more?
Wash your hands clean of the high cost of washing dishes.
Tips
Don’t waste hot water by pre-rinsing dishes before putting Read More...
Energy Savings at Home ( Stove & Oven )
How to save on electricity, heating, cooling and water bills. Energy Savings at Home ( Stove & Oven )
There are a number of things you can do to save energy in every room of your home. Turning off the lights is always a good start to save energy and money. But, are you aware of other ways to reduce your energy bill even more?
The stove is another big energy guzzler. Here are some hot tips to help you save.
Tips
Use an Read More...
Energy Savings at Home ( Refrigerator )
How to save on electricity, heating, cooling and water bills. Energy Savings at Home ( Refrigerator )
There are a number of things you can do to save energy in every room of your home. Turning off the lights is always a good start to save energy and money. But, are you aware of other ways to reduce your energy bill even more?
Your refrigerator is always on, but there are several no-cost ways to put energy costs on ice!
Tips
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Energy Savings at Home ( Water Heater )
How to save on electricity, heating, cooling and water bills. Energy Savings at Home ( Water Heater )
There are a number of things you can do to save energy in every room of your home. Turning off the lights is always a good start to save energy and money. But, are you aware of other ways to reduce your energy bill even more?
Are you heating water unnecessarily? Here's how you can stem the flow of wasted energy.
Tips
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Energy Savings at Home ( Heating and Cooling )
How to save on electricity, heating, cooling and water bills. Energy Savings at Home ( Heating and Cooling )
There are a number of things you can do to save energy in every room of your home. Turning off the lights is always a good start to save energy and money. But, are you aware of other ways to reduce your energy bill even more?
Heating and cooling your home accounts for about 60% of your energy costs.
Tips
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