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May 15, 2025

Planning for Tomorrow: 2025 Eco-Solar Home Tour

December 6, 2023

Edmonton Infill Homes: Custom Living with Sustainable Design

December 5, 2023

Building ‘The Terrace’: An Infill Custom Home Redefining Urban Luxury Living

December 5, 2023

Reviving History: The Love Renovation

November 22, 2022

Iconic modern home designs with sustainable renovations

May 17, 2022

The Alder

April 14, 2022

Leading the way in energy production

April 5, 2022

A standout for striking design

March 30, 2022

Better building materials for a long term solution

March 24, 2022

The Haven

March 22, 2022

Federal-style brought to life in the West

March 17, 2022

The Ardour

March 16, 2022

Modern materials, old-fashioned charm

March 10, 2022

A modern home with character to rival its historic neighbours

March 8, 2022

Bringing the best of West Coast design to Edmonton

March 1, 2022

A local icon for West Coast design

February 28, 2022

Solid design born from original vision

February 23, 2022

Small, but mighty

February 18, 2022

Big impact created in a small space

February 15, 2022

Edmonton’s first commercial building disconnected from the electrical grid

February 9, 2022

Subtle details enhance minimalist design

January 28, 2022

Rising from the ashes

January 19, 2022

Soaking Up The Sun

January 7, 2022

Personifying a Modern Lifestyle

October 13, 2021

Does Your Sump Pump Have a Backup?

September 22, 2021

RADON – The Invisible Threat to Indoor Health

September 4, 2021

Air Tightness – Why is it important?

July 30, 2021

Do Batteries Make Sense for Homes in Alberta?

June 21, 2021

Perfect Time For Solar?

June 2, 2021

Net Zero Home Produces Energy for Home AND Electric Car!

April 30, 2021

Holmes On Homes Podcast

April 30, 2021

Better Indoor Air Quality (Simple Steps)

April 3, 2021

Dry Basements – Simple but Important!

March 27, 2021

Is it safe to breathe in your home?

February 6, 2021

Age-Friendly Homes – 4 things you need to know

January 23, 2021

6 Easy Ways To Take Care Of Your Home

February 12, 2020

The Influence HVAC Plays in Net-Zero Homes

January 25, 2020

Upcoming Innovations in Battery Technology That Are Set to Make Home Battery Storage More Affordable

December 1, 2019

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint & Add Value to Your Home: Four Green Renovations

October 28, 2019

A Look at Canada’s Renewable Energy Generation [Fall 2019]

October 17, 2019

SPARKING a Revolution: How Mike Holmes & Effect Home Builders Are Influencing Home Building in Alberta

September 27, 2019

Three Alternatives to the Tesla Powerwall

September 10, 2019

Building Our Off-Grid Net-Zero Office

November 29, 2018

Provincial & Municipal Grants Applicable to Residential Solar Panel Installation

August 28, 2018

How Advancements in Renewable Energy Generation Are Already Benefiting Us at Home

February 17, 2018

New Office Building Deep Energy Retrofit

February 4, 2018

Edmonton Infill Home Generates Surplus Energy Three Years in a Row

November 16, 2017

How Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF’s) Benefit Homeowners

October 14, 2017

Readying Your Home for Fall and Winter

September 27, 2017

Effect Rated as One of the 3 Best Home Builders in Edmonton

August 9, 2017

Net-Zero FAQ: Answering Five Common Questions About Building and Owning a Net-Zero Home

August 2, 2017

Effect Graces Cover of Best Home Magazine

June 27, 2017

Reduce Your AC Bill This Summer: Four Ways to Cool Your Home Without Using Power

June 23, 2017

Alberta Government Announces Solar Rebate

June 2, 2017

Enjoy First Taste of Net Zero Living at Eco-Solar Tour this Weekend

May 29, 2017

The Tesla Solar Roof: A Good Option for Albertans?

April 28, 2017

Three Easy Ways to Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency & Reduce Heating/Cooling Bills

March 28, 2017

Taking a Simple Approach to Energy Efficiency

February 22, 2017

Upcoming Advancements Set to Further Improve Home Energy Efficiency

February 11, 2017

2017 Finalist for Environmental Recognition Award

January 16, 2017

Is Alberta a Good Place to Have Solar Panels On Your Home?

January 3, 2017

Understanding the Average Canadian’s Annual Energy Consumption

December 6, 2016

Effect Photos Saved 10,000+ Times on Houzz

November 3, 2016

How An Energy Efficient Home Can Benefit You

November 3, 2016

What is a Net Zero Energy Home?

April 28, 2016

Important Things You Should Look For When Buying an Eco-Friendly Home

April 28, 2016

Things to do during the winter in Edmonton, Alberta

April 26, 2016

10 Tips For Selecting The Right Home Builders

March 21, 2016

Effect Wins 2016 Best Estate Home AND Environmental Recognition Award

February 18, 2016

Effect Awarded Best Of Design on Houzz®

February 4, 2016

Finalist for Best Estate Home AND Environmental Recognition Award

November 22, 2015

Thrilled to Grace the Cover of Best Home Magazine

October 18, 2015

Effect wins 2015 GREEN HOME AWARD for All of Alberta!

July 28, 2015

Finalist for Green Home Award

June 1, 2015

Eco-Solar Home Tour a Huge Success!

May 5, 2015

Effect Receives Workplace Safety Certificate of Recognition

April 27, 2015

Environmental Recognition Award Mackenzie

January 3, 2015

Effect Homes Named to Home Builders’ Association’s First Net Zero Energy Housing Council

March 21, 2014

Environmental Recognition Award!

October 4, 2013

Mike Holmes Arrives in Style to Launch Sustainable Community

August 31, 2013

First Home Builder to win Sustainable Concrete Award!

June 1, 2013

Eco-Solar Tour

April 23, 2013

Effect Home Builders has just become Edmonton’s first and only Holmes Approved Builder!

April 12, 2013

Belgravia Green Net Zero Project named an Emerald Award Finalist

March 16, 2013

2012 Environmental Recognition Award

March 8, 2013

Green Home Award Winner for CANADA!

March 17, 2012

Effect Home Builders received the Environmental Recognition Award!

March 10, 2012

Grand Opening for the Belgravia Green Net Zero

August 1, 2011

Solar-Electric System Installed on Belgravia Green Net Zero Show Home!

February 14, 2010

Effect Home Builders Selected as 2009 EnviroHome Builder