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We asked builders and renovators how important energy efficiency is to their clients, the people who buy the final product, and how they feel about the process.

Canada Not in Recession... Yet
We advise Canadian home builders and renovators to play it safe. This is not the time to go out on a limb with expansion plans and big financial commitments


Green Windows:
Get Ready for Tougher Standards

ENERGY STAR is raising the standard for “green” windows.

Sunrise or Sunset...
Bringing the outdoors in and expanding living/entertaining space are at the top of many homeowners' wish lists, so it stands to reason that the addition of a sunroom is increasing in popularity.


Selecting Low-E Glazing for Optimum Energy Performance

Low-E glazing allows less solar radiation into the living space than clear glass does. There are two types...


Builder Profile
Father-and-son builders differentiates themselves in Brighton, Ontario.

Layout & Alignment: Getting Simpler
TOOL TALK by Jon Eakes

In an era when more and more tools are being loaded with laser beams and built-in calculators, it is a pleasure to see some very simple but extremely useful tools showing up on the market.



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