Category Archives: Sustainable Construction

Water Softeners; Are they right for you?

Source: CMHC website To explain why water softeners are beneficial and how they work, one needs to understand the differences between hard and soft water. It is presumed in this document that the water you are using meets all health … Continue reading

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CMHC: Renovating for Energy Savings – Additions

Special from CMHC By Mark Salerno Make your home’s additions more energy-efficient Common types of additions include older homes with large covered porches that have been closed in to create additional living space, upper floor dormers, simple one-room additions, garages … Continue reading

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A Green Kitchen Is a Happy Kitchen

If you love to cook then you know that your kitchen can sometimes take on a life of its own. Some kitchens are warm and inviting. Others are cluttered and can seem to suck the life right out of a … Continue reading

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Ten Green Office Tips

Whether you run a home-based business or a brick-and-mortar retail business, there are simple, easy things you can do to go green. And operating a green business is not only good for the environment but good for your business’s bottom … Continue reading

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  • Carstairs Neighbourhood Party
    Come down to the Memorial Arena tomorrow evening and see what Carstairs has to offer. Host:Community Services Time:  May 10, 4:30-8 p.m. 8 p.m. Description: 8th Annual.  Enjoy a Toonie supper! Let the kids play on the climbing wall, Jump4Fun bumper balls and lots of give-aways. We would love to include you by having you […] […]
  • Do you have your 72-hour Emergency Kit ready?
    No one knows for sure when disaster will strike, but we can all be prepared. Create your own 72-hour emergency kit, and you will have the necessary items to help you and your family until emergency responders can reach you. Below are items you may want to include in your kit. Food and water (3-day […] […]
  • Six tips for a clean house this spring
    Now that it’s spring, it’s time to clear out all the excess junk and material you accumulated over the winter in an annual spring cleaning. There are many benefits to keeping a clean home: properly stored items are easier to access when you want to use them, saving you time in the long run; a […] […]
  • Carstairs Golf Course Swings into Action!
    The Carstairs Golf Course is now open. Call the Pro Shop today for a tee time, they are offering discounted spring rates but the course wintered very well. Carstairs Golf Club is a Member-owned Semi-Private Golf Club with a maximum of 500 Shareholders.  This beautifully maintained course is bounded on two sides by an architecturally controlled […] […]