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Old Homes, New Energy Saving Technology
There was never a better time to build an energy efficient home from scratch. Research and technology is abundant and readily accessible. However ... If you have an older home, rest assured, all is not lost. In fact,...
Five Reasons Your Home is Too Hot & How to Fix It
Planning your summer escape to the nearest public air-conditioned space? Hold it right there! On a hot summer day:* Is your home unbearably hot?* Do you find it virtually impossible to sleep?* Do you settle for...
How to Lower Your Electric Bill with These Energy Saving Solutions
Julie and Alex have lived in their 1960s three bedroom, brick veneer home for 20 years. After having seen electricity and gas prices steadily increase over the past few years, they wanted to continue to enjoy their...
Making up for the average home’s carbon emissions, one tree at a time!
Did you know that the average home's carbon emissions equals 67 trees every year!? When the ecoMaster team learned how much the average home's carbon emissions add up to every year, we decided to take the amazing work...
The Dos and Don’ts of Double Glazing
Do you feel the summer heat radiating through your glazing and making your home into an unbearable hot box? Is the winter chill biting right through the windows leaving your home chilly with huge heating bills? The...
3 Things Spiders Can Tell You About Your Cold and Draughty Home
Nobody likes having spiders and creepy crawlies in the home, but what if they held the key to turning your cold and draughty home into a warm, cosy, bug-free haven? When it comes to creepy crawlies, there are three...
Ceiling Insulation: How Much is Enough?
How much ceiling insulation is protecting your home? You might have a lot, a little or none at all - find out below. Ceiling insulation is the most important insulation in your home, so it’s essential to know whether...
How To Lower Electric Bills With A Thermally Efficient Home
Despite the recent confusion around solar panels, solar hot water, and insulation, many Victorians are beginning to understand the link between a home that has been retrofitted for energy efficiency and permanently...
How to Double Glaze Your Windows in Under 10 Minutes
Looking for an easy way to improve the thermal protection of your windows with everyday materials? Standing beside your windows in winter can send a chill down your spine and in summer, they’re conducting all of that...
How We Improved Our Thermal Comfort In Summer, Winter
Margo and Robert knew that there were things that they could do to improve the thermal comfort of their home, beginning with a professional home assessment. The couple eventually availed of energy-saving solutions like...
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