Ease into a cozy holiday season at home and in the community
I’m a huge movie buff and I like nothing more than curling up under a cozy blanket with a bowl of popcorn and a movie. I’ve discovered some gems recently on popular streaming sites - let me share them with you!If you’re a fan of Edgar Allan Poe, you’ll love the Netfilx miniseries, The Fall of the House of Usher, which is based on Poe’s short story of the same name. Woven throughout the show are snippets from his other poems and short stories such as The Pit and the Pendulum, The Raven, and my favourite poem – Annabel Lee.
If you’re looking for the perfect combination of history and musical entertainment, the Disney+ release of Hamilton is a must-watch. This special recorded version of the Tony Award-winning musical gives you the Broadway experience in the comfort of your home.If you’re a fan of documentaries, don’t miss out on My Octopus Teacher on Netflix. This is an unusual story of a filmmaker and an octopus who develop a strong bond and friendship. It’s a heartwarming, educational, and all-around lovely story.
Last month, I sat down with Rick Martin (Energy Advisor at Energy View) and Bruce Moss (Master Electrician at Son Solar) to talk about how we can all improve the energy efficiency of homes. Here are some highlights from that Q&A:
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- A home energy assessment helps you identify and prioritize the different ways to save energy and money.
- It’s important to improve your building envelope (like sealing gaps and improving insulation) and to consider your energy source (like moving from fossil fuel heating to solar energy or a heat pump).
- The government is working hard to incentivize the transition to more efficient homes.
- BetterHomesBC.ca is an excellent starting point for finding rebates for saving energy in your home.
- Things can take time so it’s always a good idea to start talking to professionals early to get a headstart on the planning process.
