Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings
Find out how to make your home more energy-efficient and learn about alternate sources of home energy. 
- Guides courtesy of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

Condominium Buyers' Guide
CMHC is forecasting new condominium apartment construction to reach record levels over the next two years in the Greater Toronto Area. This Guide has been created to help you become an informed condominium buyer and help you make the best choice. Topics include: condominium types, a physical checklist, a glossary of terms, information sources and a condominium selection checklist.

Healthy Housing™ Fact Sheets
You'll find here, provide a room-by-room look at various features that can be included or added to your home to make it healthier for you and for the environment.

Insulating Your House
Choose the right insulation to reduce the amount of energy you use and to make your home more comfortable.

Photovoltaics (PVs)
Consumer information piece presenting information on solar electric (photovoltaic) systems for housing.

Setback Thermostats
There are many claims about the energy savings due to setback thermostats. This document quantifies the savings but also describes houses or conditions where setback thermostats are not recommended. 

Low-Maintenance Lawns
Low-maintenance lawns help to reduce the time, costs, water, pesticides, fertilizer and energy used to maintain lawns. This fact sheet describes the benefits and provides practical tips on how to install and maintain low maintenance lawns, including species selection.

Water-Saving Tips for Your Lawn and Garden
Often water is applied inefficiently, resulting in significant waste due to over watering, evaporation or run-off. Here are some general watering tips to avoid such waste.