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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. 

Windows and Doors: The Finishing Touch

Windows and doors matter less for energy efficiency than most people think. Focus on insulation and air sealing first, then upgrade to windows with an Energy Rating of 29 or higher.

Induction Stoves: Cleaner, Safer and Quicker Cooking

Professionals chefs are throwing out their gas stoves—learn why induction stoves are taking their place.

Electrify Your Ride: Charging Your EV at Home

Home charging is the easiest and cheapest way to power your electric vehicle. Most Toronto homeowners can install a Level 2 charger without upgrading their electrical panel.

How to Avoid Expensive Electrical Upgrades

Most Toronto homes don't need a panel upgrade to go fully electric. A simple calculation can tell you if you really need one.

Electric Water Heaters: The Smart Switch

Lighting a fire under a tank of water isn't the best way to heat water anymore. Modern electric options are cleaner, safer, and can save you money.

Solar Energy: Your Roof, Your Power Plant

Solar panels turn sunshine into free electricity right on your roof. Installation costs $10,000-$30,000 and pays for itself in about a decade.

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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