Home Energy Savings

Home Energy Savings

Home Engery Savings Tips

With the deep freeze gripping Toronto for another winter, turning the thermostat up to stay warm and toasty inside doesn’t come as a surprise. However, most homeowners don’t know enough about home energy savings and tend to overspend on their energy bills because their house isn’t running as efficiently as possible. Here are a few quick home energy saving tricks that  you can follow to lower your winter energy costs and make your home more energy efficient.GET RID OF LEAKSTake some time to check for cracks and air leaks around your house. The most common areas are windows, doorways and any ventilation to the outside of the house such as a dryer vent. Seal any leaks you find to save about 10% on your heating bills throughout the year.

GET MORE HOME ENERGY SAVINGS AND ADD MORE INSULATION

It isn’t uncommon for older Toronto homes to be un-insulated or under-insulated. Attics and crawl spaces are usually the biggest culprits.  Improve your home energy savings by adding an extra layer of insulation to these problem areas to see your bottom line shrink by 30% on your yearly energy bills.SHOW YOUR FURNACE SOME TLCBy resealing all your duct work around the house, and by fine tuning your furnace, you can keep as much as 13% in your pocket on your year round energy bills. You can use this home energy savings to replace your furnace filter every 3 months and get your ducts cleaned annually, which should save you that much more in the long run.USE A HUMIDIFIERHumid air holds heat much better than its dryer counterpart. Even if the temperature is the same, the humid air will feel much warmer. This allows you the set your thermostat a few degrees lower and still feel comfortable in the house. The simple addition of a humidifier will help you save on your winter energy consumption and energy costs. “Winter Proof Your Home For Big Savings.” Designer Trends Jan. 2016: 11. Print. 

Emmanuel Moysis
Emmanuel Moysis2019-03-31
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Woodsmith Construction is first and foremost one of the leading contractors serving the GTA. We at Rigid Frame Structural Engineers Inc. provide structural engineering consulting for them. Woodsmith always adhere to the drawings and regulations in all of their construction projects. We also find Chris and all his crews to be very respectful. We recommend Woodsmith to all our clients who like to tackle renovations.

Woodsmith Construction completed a project for us in a timely and professional manner. The quality of their workmanship is superb. Communication between them and us was informative, courteous and collaborative. We would highly recommend them.

Rick Wilson
Rick Wilson2020-03-31
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Cristina Blesa
Cristina Blesa2023-12-06
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Woodsmith construction just completed a gut job and garage addition for my husband and I and it was the best experience I could have hoped for especially given all the renovation horror stories we have heard. They were so professional, helpful, diligent and responsive and the quality of the renovation was first class. I would recommend anyone to hire Woodsmith construction for all their needs whether it is a renovation or a new build. We could not be happier with the outcome and our newly renovated home.

We worked with Chris Smith and Woodsmith Construction Inc. on the design for a garage addition, and the experience was fantastic. The project included adding attic trusses to create a new walk-in closet and laundry room that seamlessly connected to our existing main bedroom. Chris’s goal was to make the addition feel like it had always been part of the home, and he absolutely nailed it.From the start, Chris took the time to understand what we needed and came up with a design that not only maximized the functionality of the space but also kept the style consistent with the rest of the house. He paid close attention to every detail, from the layout to the finishes, ensuring everything worked perfectly with our main bedroom.The design makes such smart use of the space, and it feels like a natural extension of the home rather than an afterthought. Chris was great to work with—responsive, creative, and incredibly knowledgeable. He even provided advice on how to approach the construction phase, which made us feel confident moving forward.If you’re looking for someone to bring your vision to life with a thoughtful and practical design, we highly recommend Chris Smith and Woodsmith Construction. The design he created for us has truly enhanced our home. Our construction is well under way and we are already seeing the great design come to life!

Steve F
Steve F2024-12-03
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We worked with Chris Smith and Woodsmith Construction Inc. on a large-scale renovation of our east-end semi and we couldn’t be happier with the finished product. The project included adding a third floor, underpinning the basement, and updating the interior throughout the house. Chris handled both the design and the build, and he is incredibly knowledgeable about all stages of the process. He was professional and responsive and always had our best interests at heart. His team was hard-working and respectful and they were all a pleasure to work with.Chris was professional, calm, and reasonable in working with our neighbours at all stages of the process and earned a very positive reputation among people on the street who saw the process and admired the result. The final product maintains the same exterior character of the home while updating the interior and making it a hundred times more functional for our family. It is a total transformation from what it used to be and we thank Chris for his vision and guidance throughout the process.Chris and his team were organized, professional, and always on top of the details. They kept us in the loop throughout the project and made sure everything was done to the highest standard. We would not hesitate to recommend Woodsmith to anyone undertaking a residential renovation – he is one of the hardest-working people we know and we are very grateful for his expertise and dedication.

D Volpe
D Volpe2024-12-01
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