According to a recent RBC Insurance survey, only 20 per cent of Canadian homeowners have a rain barrel at their home. However, homeowners may be surprised to learn that installing rain barrels during heavy rainfalls not only helps to reduce the amount o ...
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Published on February 28, 2012
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by Royal Bank of Canada
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Environment and Nature, Home and Garden
Published on December 20, 2011
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by Royal Bank of Canada
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Health and Safety, Home and Garden, Seasonal
According to a recent RBC Insurance survey, 25 per cent of Canadian homeowners have experienced water damage to their home over the past two years. Water seepage/leakage inside their home was the most common (36 per cent) cause with basement flooding (3 ...
Published on December 20, 2011
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by Royal Bank of Canada
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Health and Safety, Home and Garden, Seasonal
Canadians may be taking some risks when it comes to fire safety according to a recent RBC Insurance survey, as 36 per cent of Canadian homeowners admit they don't have a fire extinguisher in their kitchen.
"Damages from a fire can be a financi ...
"PVC / vinyl windows and doors are the greenest choice" says Greenpeace co-founder Dr. Patrick Moore
Published on November 21, 2011
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by Canadian Plastics Industry Association
Toronto, ON, July 11, 2011 -- There are so many reasons why vinyl (PVC) makes for superior doors and windows, not the least of which are environmental. From beginning to end, PVC has one of the smallest carbon footprints of all comparable building m ...
Published on November 21, 2011
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by Canadian Plastics Industry Association
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Food and Nutrition, Home and Garden
Aug. 18, 2011
Toronto, ON, Aug. 18, 2011 - Looking to host the perfect get-together? Intelligent Plastics and style expert Sissy Biggers have teamed up to share some clever tips for using innovative plastic gadgets and tools to ...
Published on November 21, 2011
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by Canadian Plastics Industry Association
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Home and Garden
April 16, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Toronto, ON, April 16, 2011 -- Outdoor areas such as backyard decks and patios can add space (and value!) to your home and are great places to relax and to entertain. Whether building or renovating a deck, ...
Published on November 21, 2011
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by Canadian Plastics Industry Association
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Home and Garden
Oct. 11, 2011
FINAL
Toronto, ON, Oct. 11, 2011 - Replacing old flooring is a great way to update the look of a room — and there are plenty of options for homeowners. Luxury vinyl tile, luxury vinyl planks, and plastic-composite lamin ...
Published on August 24, 2011
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by Electrolux Home Care Products Canada
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Families, Parenting and Children, Health and Safety, Home and Garden
Feeling tired? If so, then you and 3.3 million other Canadians struggle with getting a decent night's sleep.
Noise pollution can have an adverse effect on sleep and overall health. Between the phone ringing, car horns, noisy household appliances, a ...
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Families, Parenting and Children, Health and Safety, Home and Garden
Published on August 11, 2011
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by Royal Bank of Canada
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Consumer information, Finance and Business, Home and Garden
MISSISSAUGA, ON, August 11, 2011 -- Among Albertans planning to move in the next three years, more than half (56 per cent) aren't confident they will be able to completely furnish their new home during the first month and almost half (44 per cent) a ...
Published on March 1, 2011
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by Ontario Lung Association
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Environment and Nature, Families, Parenting and Children, Health and Safety, Home and Garden
March 1, 2011
Think because your home is clean it’s healthy? Maybe not. Even if you’ve embraced your inner enviro-mom by using all-natural products like baking soda, lemons and vinegar to help keep your home spotless, there could be a ...
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Environment and Nature, Families, Parenting and Children, Health and Safety, Home and Garden
