For Condo Dwellers
We’re used to looking at watts to determine a bulb’s brightness, but LEDs have changed the game. Since they use less energy they use fewer watts, so it’s better to look at lumens and kelvins to determine your LED bulb purchase.
Lumens are a measure of a bulb’s brightness, the higher the lumen the brighter the bulb. Kelvins measure colour temperature which can range from warmer, yellow-toned to cooler, soft white.
Learn more in our lighting guide.
‘Brrr.’ isn’t something you should be saying indoors
Use weather stripping on windows and doors in your home to help seal cracks that let cold drafts in; because an airtight home benefits not only your energy costs but your comfort as well.
the all-natural humidifiers
Some indoor plants like Peace lilies, Boston ferns and English ivy can help add humidity to the air and reduce your need for a humidifier in drier winter months. Desert-thriving succulents, such as aloe, may also help.
Learn more about how you can balance humidity at home
Add some smarts to your heating and cooling system
A smart thermostat acts as your home’s temperature moderator. Watch Bryan Baeumler explain what else makes them so smart and how they can help you save on your energy use.
Learn how you can get the best savings out of your smart thermostat.
Did you know that gaming consoles still use energy while in sleep mode? Phantom power is the power that’s drawn when electronics are not in use.
To help cut down on unnecessary energy use, enable your console's energy saving mode, learn how to here.
If you're looking to upgrade your home's lighting, think outside of only smart bulbs. Consider smart options like plugs and switches as well. Smart lighting provides a convenient way to not only manage your home's lighting but help you save energy.
Learn more by reading our buying guide.
