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Healthy Humidity Levels
Moisture Problems – Humidity Keep humidity levels within a healthy range Health Canada recommends that your home’s relative humidity be kept between 30 and 55 percent in winter. Lower levels aggravate skin allergies and respiratory infections, and higher levels increase the spread of mould, bacteria and viruses. Dust mites spread when the humidity is… Read More
Interesting Political Facts
It’s amazing what happens in politics. Take a look at this, BTW if you are interested on what happens to your body when you drink a coca-cola; read this: The Effect of Coca Cola on Your Body http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/the-effect-of-coca-cola-on-your-body.html Then you see logic like this from presidential candidates and are you really surprised?… Read More
Basic Facts About Moisture
Air contains moisture in the form of water vapour. The warmer the air, the more water vapour it is able to hold. Relative humidity (R.H.) is a measure of how much moisture the air holds in comparison with the maximum amount the air can hold at that temperature. For example, air at 50 percent R.H…. Read More
Solar Panel Highways to Power Our Future
This article is from the Globe and Mail editorial section January 2nd by Neil Reynolds and is one of the most interesting and exciting projects I have heard of in a long time. Forget the no snow plowing angle, the real win is the massive solar power feeding the national grid. Have a read…. … Read More
Doing It Right, Find Leaks & Remove Mold
Check for moisture entry from other sources Our series on moisture in the home has focused on moisture sources leading to condensation inside the home. However, don’t forget to inspect for more obvious sources of water entry. Key areas to check include the following: Roof leaks (especially at chimneys, flashings, skylights and eavestroughing) Wall leaks… Read More
The $100,000 Bill
In light of current economic standings, John Baldessari has created a 75 by 25 foot $100,000 bill. The $100,000 bill has a history that originates from the Great Depression, when 42,000 of the large bills were circulated as an attempt to relief economic hardship and resolve issues surrounding credit. Today they are illegal and some… Read More
Festivals and Events Toronto – Week of February 23, 2012
A Journey into Brahms. February 28th from 8 pm to 10 pm at Koerner Hall, TELUS Performance Centre, 273 Bloor Street West, Bloor Street West and Avenue Road. Ontario Philharmonic debuts the exciting Ye-Eun Choi, violinist, as it continues its exploration of the great Brahms symphonic opus with his 2nd Symphony •… Read More
Festivals and Events Toronto – Week of February 16, 2012
Everything Under the Moon. February 18th to 23rd at Enwave Theatre, 235 Queens Quay West. World premiere. Canada’s celebrated multimedia and visual artist Shary Boyle and renowned musician Christine Fellows have been collaborating since 2005 on works that combine Boyle’s live drawings and projections set to Fellows’ original compositions. Everything Under the… Read More
Festivals and Events Toronto – Week of February 9, 2012
2-Piano Jazz Fusion. February 16th from 5:50 pm to 6:30 pm at Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen Street West. Two of Canada’s master jazz pianists, Robi Botos and Hilario Durán, come together for the first time ever to present a magical hour of music-making on 176 keys. This… Read More
Moisture Problems, Upgrade Windows
Moisture Problems Continued… Upgrade or replace windows Windows are usually the first place where you notice condensation because they are the coldest surfaces inside the home. New window technology offers improved insulating value and can greatly reduce condensation. (But replacing your windows is not your first solution to a moisture problem. Reduce moisture sources… Read More
Festivals and Events Toronto – Week of February 2, 2012
AYF Winterfest. February 3rd to 5th at Armenian Youth Center, 50 Hallcrown Place. The 2nd Annual AYF WInterfest is organized by the Armenian Youth in Toronto for Toronto and GTA residents. Celebrating the Canadian winter with lots of food, entertainment and fun activities. The event is for all ages and comes with a marketplace,… Read More
How to Solve Moisture Problems and Save Energy
The good news is that many of the measures that you can undertake to solve moisture problems can also save energy, thereby helping to pay for themselves. This section includes some examples. For further details, refer to one of the publications listed on page 11 of this fact sheet. Reduce moisture sources inside the… Read More
The Asians are Setting New Wedding Trends
Latest in Asian Trends. McDonalds Weddings. I bet you never considered that?! What started in Japan in a bout of nostalgia is now spreading throughout Asia. Embracing memories of childhood birthdays with Ronald, the Grimace and friends Asians are now hosting their weddings at McDonalds. The “value” fast food chain has embraced the trend and… Read More
Moisture Problems
Why Should I Worry About Moisture Problems? “I can’t see through these windows!” — Winter-long condensation and frost on windows is annoying and can damage the window frame and wall below. “Our basement smells like . . . a basement.” — Musty odours are a symptom of dampness and mould growth. A flood, sewer backup… Read More
How about Canadian job stimulation?
Obviously I don’t know much about the oil industry but I was thinking about this Keystone pipeline and I couldn’t help but think why are we spending 5 billion dollars to send crude to Texas to be processed. Why don’t we just process it ourselves and complete the value chain? I am sure $5 billion… Read More
Ice Damming
Ice dams are the large mass of ice that collects on the lower edge of the roof or in the gutters. As more rain or melting snow runs down the roof, it meets this mass of ice and backs up, sometimes under the shingles and into the attic or the house. Ice damming usually occurs… Read More
