About Home And Basket
Home And Basket is a small reference site about how insulation, air sealing, and heating choices affect energy use in homes, with an emphasis on cold-climate conditions found across Canada.
What this site is
The notes here describe the core principles of keeping a home warm efficiently: where heat is lost, which materials slow that loss, and what preparation fits each season. The writing aims to be plain and descriptive, drawing on publicly available guidance from established energy-efficiency resources.
What this site is not
This site does not sell products or services and does not collect data for marketing. It is not a substitute for a site-specific assessment. Conditions vary between houses, and decisions about insulation, ventilation, or heating equipment should be confirmed with a licensed contractor or a qualified energy advisor.
How the notes are written
- Claims are kept general where exact figures depend on the individual house.
- External links point to recognised public resources rather than commercial vendors.
- Each note records the date it was last updated.
Contact
General enquiries and corrections: webmaster@homeandbasket.org. There is also a contact form on the home page.