The Royal Botanical Gardens is a natural historical site that prides itself on bringing nature and people together. This well-tended area of plants is known as the largest botanical garden in Canada, and with community support, this garden is able to keep over 2400...
One job that you may disregard or forget on a regular basis is cleaning the air ducts from the heating, air conditioning and ventilation system in your home. The physical duct cleaning process can possibly improve air quality. It is not unusual for homeowners to go...
The Art Gallery of Hamilton was first established on the second floor of the public library in Hamilton, Ontario in 1914. The current dedicated building was opened in 1977 in the center of Hamilton. The gallery contains over 9,500 different pieces of artwork from a...
The humidity level in your home should be just right in order to really feel comfortable. When there is too much moisture in the air, the home will feel damp, uncomfortable and unwelcome. When the humidity is too low, you will have problems with your skin drying out,...
What is EnergyStar? In an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced a new labeling program to help consumers identify and purchase energy-efficient products in 1992: the Energy Star program. Under the program,...
The cost of the energy needed to heat water for home use is one of the most expensive bills any homeowner incurs. Hot water is required not only for bathing and showering, but for washing dishes, doing laundry, and other tasks. Traditional water heaters heat a...