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Helpful Articles & Guides

Straight to the point articles on home comfort updates and furnace replacement for Toronto homeowners.

Homeowner Toolkit

Get help finding contractors and rebates, and read plain-English explanations of home improvement topics like insulation and air sealing. 

Money Back on Your Home Upgrade: Programs That Pay

Toronto homeowners can get thousands back on energy upgrades through rebates and low-interest loans. Here's every program in one place with plain-English explanations.

How to Upgrade Your Home with Comfort, Savings, and a Smaller Footprint in Mind

Home upgrades can slash your energy bills and carbon footprint. Focus on switching to electric appliances and choosing low-carbon materials.

Find Contractors Who Put Your Needs First

Finding the right contractor makes or breaks your heat pump installation. This guide helps you spot the good ones.

DIY Air Sealing: A Weekend Job for a Cozier Home

Hot and cool air can leak from unexpected places. Look high and low for energy savings!

Air Sealing: The Biggest Bang for Your BuckĀ Upgrade

Think insulation is the first step in a home comfort update? Air sealing is much simpler (and cheaper)!

Beyond Duct Cleaning: Aerosealing and other Duct Improvements

Leaky ducts waste energy and make rooms uncomfortable. Aerosealing can reduce duct leakage by up to 90%.

Don't get stuck in the cold

Our Timely Decision Making guides will help you get your heat pump in before your furnace or boiler dies on a cold winter night.

Emergency Furnace Replacement Guide

If your furnace dies unexpectedly, you can still swap it out for a modern cold climate heat pump. This guide will walk you through it in as few steps as possible.

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