Energy Efficiency & Weatherization

2+ hour, 9+ min ago   (101+ words) Weatherization upgrades can help your home’s: Energy efficiency: Sealing leaks and adding insulation increases the efficiency of your home, which can help save energy and money. Comfort level: Sealing and insulating can help with common comfort problems, such as rooms…...

2+ day, 56+ min ago   (265+ words) Are you building a deck on your Penticton property? Putting in a new window? Or perhaps you want to install solar panels? Put down that hammer – you may need the proper building permits. You’ll need a building permit when adding…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (1236+ words) LED mirrors combine reflective glass with integrated lighting to provide a functional and attractive addition to a room. With different shapes, sizes, lighting options, and frame designs available across the market, homeowners can find products that complement a wide range…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1600+ words) These small projects can protect your home from the elements and might lower your home insurance premium. Each year, about one in 35 insured homes experiences a property damage claim related to wind or hail, and one in 60 insured homes files…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (460+ words) The five fixtures below are all well-reviewed on Amazon and cover every common setup: linkable tube lights you can daisy-chain across a shop ceiling, a no-wiring screw-in garage light, and a contractor-grade strip fixture from a name brand. All prices…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (995+ words) The best Lutron dimmer switch for LED lights should be compatible, efficient, and durable. It should offer smooth dimming without flickering, increased bulb life, and easy installation. Using the wrong or subpar dimmer switch can lead to problems like buzzing…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (443+ words) You expect certain things when driving through the middle of a capital city. Traffic, pedestrians and maybe someone making a questionable decision at a crosswalk all come to mind. A baby seal scooting down the street is probably not on…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (446+ words) “A winter maintenance check does not need to be complicated. Small preventive steps taken before colder weather arrives can improve comfort, reduce energy waste, protect expensive equipment, and help homeowners identify potential problems before they become emergency repairs,” said Jim…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1805+ words) Home » Buying Guide » 10 Best Recessed Lighting Kits for Retrofits (September 2026) 1050 lumens at 12W IC rated with junction box The selector sits on the back of the module behind the ceiling, so once you choose your color temperature you do not touch…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (143+ words) With over 21,000 homes in the Charlottesville area built before Virginia enacted insulation code requirements, there is a good possibility that many could benefit from a weatherization upgrade. Utilities’ weatherization resources include: The City of Charlottesville has appointed India Adams-Jacobs as…...