Green & Smart Homes

A bungalow’s large roof can be a strong fit for solar. Here is how to judge your roof, what to ask installers and what solar means at resale.

A net zero home produces as much energy as it uses over a year. Here is how a net zero bungalow works and what buyers in Ontario should check.

A learning thermostat adjusts your heat and cooling to your routine. Here is how it works in a bungalow and how to tell if it will pay off for you.

How to add a Level 2 EV charger to a bungalow garage or driveway, plus smart garage door openers and sensors that make the garage safer and easier.

How to renovate a bungalow more sustainably, from reusing what you have and choosing better materials to cutting waste and planning for a heat pump and EV.

A grounded look at AI home automation: what is available in Ontario homes today, what is still early, and how to set it up sensibly in a bungalow.

Connected fridges, ovens, washers and dishwashers: which smart features are genuinely useful, which are gimmicks and what to check before you buy.

How voice assistants control lights, heat, locks and reminders in a bungalow, where to place speakers and how to keep your privacy settings tight.

A home energy audit produces your home's official energy rating and an upgrade plan. Here's what happens, how to prepare and when it's worth booking one.

What an EnerGuide rating tells you about a home, how to read the label, why bungalows score the way they do, and how to use it when you buy or sell.