10 Top Eco Renovation Tips

Here is a list of smart, environmental upgrades that will add value to your home and help save you some money. Before you start on any project, be sure to check for municipal, provincial, and/or federal grants. 

Insulate before you go solar 

For any building that is less than 5,000 square feet, it’s best to put your money into insulation rather than installing solar panels. Insulation is the key to energy efficiency and it will provide the best return on investment in the years to come. Most insulation jobs pay off in an average of three-to-five years.

Finish your basement 

Depending on when and how your home was built, at least a third of your energy escapes through the basement. In fact, basements lose so much heat that passive energy home designs generally do not include them. 

Tip: Be sure to include caulking or spray foam in the joints where the perimeter sill meets the foundation and the floor joists.

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I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Casey Gray from The Conscious Builder. We talked about how the local market has been affected by the pandemic, green real estate, and why now is the time to renovate not sell. As well as chatting about turning my garage into an apartment.