The rebates will be offered through the Green Ontario Fund, the non-profit provincial agency funded by money from the province's cap-and-trade program.   The new rebates are: •  Up to $5,000 to replace windows that meet specific requirements. •  Up to $7,200 off new insulation, and a $100 rebate for air sealing. •  Up to $20,000 for Energy Star-certified ground source heat pumps, or up to $4,500 to repair existing heat pumps • ... [read more]

ONTARIO OFFERING THOUSANDS IN REBATES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME RENOVATIONS Ontario is offer thousands of dollars in rebates for energy efficient home renovations. Homeowners and tenants could also be eligible for a $100 smartthermostat rebate.  Rebates will be offered through the Green Ontario Fund, the non-profit provincial agency funded by the money from the province's cap and trade program.     In order to access the rebates,... [read more]

Sales volume is down but there isn't much inventory yet. Sale prices are also down from their peak in Q1of 2017 but they are up 12% from what they were in February 2016 which is a much more realistic increase than the craziness of Jan-April 2017.  [read more]

GTA sales volume as a whole in March 2018 fell 39.5% from the peak of the market in March 2017 but was up from February 2018. [read more]

1. Cutting Boards – Add hydrogen peroxide to an opaque spray bottle and spray on cutting boards to bubble away food prep nasties. Then scrub, rinse clean, and let dry. 2. Refrigerator and Dishwasher – Hydrogen peroxide is a great non-toxic formula for cleaning places that store food and dishes. Simply spray the inside of the appliance, let sit for several minutes, and wipe clean. 3. Sponges – Place sponges in a 50/50 mixture of warm water and hydrogen peroxide and... [read more]