Grizzly Shelter Articles
How To Anchor A Cantilever Carport to Bedrock or Concrete
Attaching a cantilever carport to a concrete or bedrock foundation requires a secure anchoring system that can handle the structural loads of the c...
What Is The Ideal Greenhouse Orientation To The Sun For Optimal Growing?
The optimal orientation for a high-tunnel greenhouse in Canada, relative to east and west sun exposure, depends on your latitude and the primary go...
Using A High Tunnel Greenhouse for a Chicken Coop
A steel high tunnel greenhouse frame and cover can work for housing chickens year-round, but several key considerations need to be addressed to ens...
Can You Customize a Carport Kit?
Let's talk about 'do-it-yourself'Â carport kits. Carport kits allow you to build a carport in an afternoon for far less than it would cost you to bu...
Foundations, Pathways and Anchoring Tips For Your Garage, Shed, Greenhouse or Shelter
We often get asked what kind of foundation or anchoring is needed for carports, garages, sheds and greenhouses. The kind of foundation you need is ...
Top 5 Vehicle Accessories for your Car or Truck
Is your family car or truck a messy disaster zone? Dirty floor mats, side pockets filled with drink cups and gum or candy wrappers under the seats...
7 Steps To Protect Your Home from Wildfires
Ground zero for managing wildfire risk starts at your home. You owe it to your neighbours for your house not to ignite theirs due to combustibles...
Top 7 Edible Vegetables You Can Grow in Your Garden in Southern Canada
In a greenhouse, you have more control over the environment, which can extend the growing season of many plants. Here are some of the best edible p...
How To Insulate Your Steel Garage or Shed
Insulating a steel building like a storage shed or steel garage in Canada requires careful consideration of the harsh climate, characterized by col...
Do I Need A Building Permit for My Carport, Greenhouse, Garage, Shed or Shelter?
We are often asked if customers need a building permit for their carport, shed, garage, awning or greenhouse etc.. It is up to the homeowner to co...
Ski Resorts Suffer, Green Energy Rebates Increase, Electric Tool Demand Grows in 2024
Global warming's impact on ski resorts this winter serves as a stark reminder of the broader environmental changes affecting us. Environment Canada...
Holiday Gift Ideas That Will Save You Time and Money in 2024
Smart home appliances such as voice activated Nest, Alexa and Wi-Fi-enabled plugs have stormed into Canadian homes in 2023. They offer both conven...