Tag: water

After the flood
La Niña has brought record snow and rain fall throughout North America. Spring flooding is going to be a problem in many communities. What’s the safest way to clean up after a flood in your home?

Find the right home water filter
We use it to cook, clean and wash. But how safe is the water coming into our homes?

All the water, none of the plastic
March 22 was World Water Day and throughout Canada university students are pushing back against water bottles and the companies that are commercializing this precious resource to create water bottle free zones.

Water bottles: which one should you use?
Commercially bottled water is a big eco no-no, but the big question is, what reusable bottle should you use?

Save your garden from salt damage
As we start to slip-slide our way through winter, keeping our walkways free of ice becomes important. But you need to protect your garden.

Conserve water in 20 easy steps
Many people believe there is an unlimited supply of fresh water. But droughts in Southeast USA, Africa and Australia are showing there's a need to conserve water.

Turning bad water into good
UNESCO has predicted that by 2020 water shortage will be a serious worldwide problem. We need to start conserving this valuable resource.

Powering the cottage
The allure of the cottage is the chance to get away from it all. But even though your remote getaway may not have access to standard electricity, it doesn’t mean you have to do without power. Sustainable energy is proving to be well suited for summer havens.