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All About Hemp Wood Flooring, How it's Made, Where to Buy?
Flooring and stairs

Natural non-toxic hemp flooring by HempWood & Tennessee Wood Flooring

...home construction in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages - also, learn more about the benefits of a free Ecohome Network Membership here.

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Non-toxic food safe natural wood finishing oil for counters, floors, decks
Paints, finishes and natural coatings

Natural wood finishing oil is non toxic too

Being safe to breathe, natural oils are suitable and safe for pretty much  everyone, but of particular value in the homes of pregnant women, young children and newborns, and anyone with respiratory issues or chemical sensitivities. Food safe oils are a great choice for sealing cutting boards or butcher-block counters, ...

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How to plan and budget for home renovations and new builds
Concept and design

Important tips for a successful build or renovation

...home Green Building Guide and these pages here :  Finding green building design professionals Sustainable upgrades for profitable home flipping Maintaining healthy indoor air quality Resilient design features for new home construction Sign up here to promote your business for free with an Ecohome Membership! ...

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Concept and design

How to stay on budget when building a home

...home. Find more building advice in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these pages here :  Find green building design professional in the Ecohome Directory  Top tips for building green homes on a budget Maintaining healthy indoor air quality Resilient design features for new home construction Sign up here to...

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Laminate Kitchen countertops can be beautiful & green too - Counter by Formica
Kitchens

Choosing green kitchen countertops for sustainable homes Including LEED v4 & Passive House PHIUS+ certified

...home construction Choosing the best kitchen counters - health and durability  Find more about green home construction in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages or to learn more about the benefits of a free Ecohome Network Membership, see here.  

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Renovate, Remodel or Rebuild? How to choose which is Best for Homes
Wall assemblies - renovation

Should I be renovating my home or tearing it down & rebuilding?

...home buyers are looking for  Evaluating a home before purchase - how to identify major problems and price out repair costs  Should you buy a home to renovate, a move-in-ready renovated home or a new home? Learn about the benefits of a free Ecohome Network Membership here!      

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Insulating crawlspaces as part of home renovation
Crawl spaces

How to insulate crawlspaces properly as part of renovating an older home

...home is the most affordable option Learn the best resilient design features for new home construction Find more about green home construction and reap the benefits of a free Ecohome Network Membership here.

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Drywall and construction dust
Cleaning and maintenance

Tips for keeping air clean during renovations

...renovations. Find out all you need to know about how to carry out successful renovations in the Ecohome Building Guide and these pages here:  Tips for staying on budget during renovations Choosing safe paints to protect indoor air quality Non-toxic natural finishing oil for wood that protect indoor air quality ...

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Real estate

Are you selling a house? Here are the top 10 things homebuyers look for

...Home Builders Association should help convince builders that home-energy performance is a top priority to Canadian homebuyers. Which are the best home improvements to make before  selling a home? Whether you plan on selling your home or you want to purchase a property and make sustainable upgrades for profitable home f...

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What is a Free Home Energy Audit Canada?
Grants and incentives

Free home energy audits in Canada

...home grants & interest-free home retrofit Loans in 2020 if the Liberal's 2019 election promises come to fruition. How is an energy audit conducted? The depth of the audit will depend on what services you have asked an auditor to perform. If you are conducting a home energy audit in order to qualify for green home r...

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Free Energy Audits, Net Zero Home Grants & Interest Free Home Renovation Loans
Grants and incentives

0% loans & Grants for Green Home Renovations & Construction - A Boost for Canadians in 2020

...home incentives: Net Zero home grants & zero interest home renovation loans for 2020 Breaking News: New Canada Greener Homes Grant Scheme 2021 announced - see here for how to apply and eligibility requirements or see here for the $40 000 interest free home renovation loan scheme in Canada Whatever the politics, we ...

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