A Good Contractor
by Steve Cook A good contractor will do quality work and complete a job according to schedule at a reasonable price. They will show up on time and finish the job rather than leaving it ninety percent done. Keep in…
Harvey
Harvey Juric has been building custom homes for 40+ years and writing about energy efficiency for 20. He’s based in Tiny Township, Ontario, and leads ICFhome.ca, building energy-efficient homes across Southern Ontario.
32 Tips for a Successful Remodel in Ontario
What should I do to prepare for the actual renovation process? Your contractor will have many tasks for you to complete within a specified period. Here are a few thoughts from my experience: 32 Tips for a Successful Remodel in…
8 Materials For Creating The Perfect Kitchen Countertops
What makes a perfect kitchen countertop? The kitchen countertop has to be able to take a lot of abuse including the heat of pots, cutting and knives and abrasive cleansers. The ideal countertop should be able to stand up to…
7 best ways to get Home Improvement Loan
Home Improvement projects are widely popular credited to the growth of TV series and designer shows. While smaller projects top the list of frequency, such as painting and decorating, all home improvement projects can add up quickly. The savvy shopper…
5 Popular Kitchen Designs
The kitchen is the heart of every home, and innovative kitchen designs can make your dream kitchen happen. The kitchen is one of the most used areas in your house. To avoid frustration you need to spend some quality time…
5 Basic Tips When Choosing Hardwood Flooring
Are you having trouble starting to wonder what to look for when deciding what hardwood flooring to choose? There are so many questions and several things to consider before choosing hardwood flooring for your home. Before you rush out shopping…
Insulating Your House
While previous generations may have been content to live in drafty houses, most people now want comfortable, warm houses. A healthy house today is well sealed, well insulated and properly ventilated. A well-insulated house is a bit like dressing for…
Structural Insulated Panels
Advanced emerging building materials, such as structural insulated panels (SIPs), are engineered to provide more durable, energy-efficient homes and commercial buildings. Using SIPs to create a high-performance building envelope is the first step to producing “green” building that is strong,…
The Home Buyer’s Guide to Septic Systems
How the system works – Guide to Septic Systems A typical system consists of an underground tank, a distribution line and a soil absorption drainage field. Wastewater leaves the home through an underground pipe connected to the septic tank. Baffles…
How to Decorate With Stained Glass
Once upon a time, thousands of years ago, stained glass was used only in grand Cathedral windows to bring in sunlight and illuminate the “hearts of men”. Many years later, wealthy aristocrats added the elegance of stained glass windows to…
How To Buy Windows For Your New Home
When you choose new windows, appearance is often the first consideration. But liking a window’s appearance is a fuzzy proposition, and cost depends on durability and the energy dollars pumped through the windows each year. We are convinced that if…
Bamboo Flooring – Facts and Fiction!
Bamboo is a type of grass that grows all over Southeast Asia and China and it has become a high-quality alternative to the traditional hardwood floors. Professionals in the flooring business are always looking for good flooring materials to…
7 Important Hardwood Floor Tips
Solid hardwood floors look great. They have a tough chunky look that spells quality and long life. And they will last long and look magnificent throughout if you take the effort to take care of them. It’s not difficult, and…
Home Siding Types for Exteriors
Home Siding Types for Exteriors By Elizabeth Weintraub The kind of siding on your home should accentuate the character and design of your home. For example, you wouldn’t install vinyl siding on a Victorian home, but misguided homeowners do it.…
Radiant Floor Heating – Hydronic is The Way to Go!
Invisible, Clean, Quiet, Efficient and Dependable – Living With Radiant Floor Heating is One of Life’s Simple Pleasures In Ontario, forced air heat is still the most popular because of its low installation costs. However, it is the most expensive…
HST on new homes in Ontario
HST on new homes in Ontario By: Mark Weisleder Some investors who bought new homes or condos in the past few years planning to flip them in a hot Toronto market are facing HST bills of up to $30,000. That’s because…
Ontario’s Long-term Energy Plan: Inside the New Numbers
James Montgomery, Associate Editor, RenewableEnergyWorld.com December 06, 2013 New Hampshire, USA — This week the Ontario government released its Long-Term Energy Plan (LTEP), which balances a big ramp-up in renewable energy and notable pullback in nuclear. Here’s a look at some…
Open Floor Plans: The Way We Live Today
By Jay McKenzie The kitchen has open sight lines to the family room, breakfast nook, and patio. The master bedroom offers privacy in a quiet corner of the home. The Savannah Plan by Taylor Morrison. The Sweetwater Community. Austin, TX.…
New Building Practices – Home Builders Ontario
Give yourself the a gift of the year: beautifully decorated new home in Township of Tiny, Ontario! ICFHome.ca, one of the most well-known custom home builders in Ontario is proud to announce the launch of new home sales for Lafontaine Village at…
Home Builders in Ontario – Building Dreams One Home At The Time!
Every single person out there has dreams of having a beautiful home. Honestly speaking, it’s natural for one to have such desires, and we at ICFHome.ca are here to make your wishes come true! Yes, you heard that right! The…
Choosing The Right Home Builder in Ontario
If you ask someone who has recently built a custom home, you may hear a horror story about their experience. Perhaps four out of ten people will say their experience was “fair,” and only one in ten will say their…
Custom Home Builder in Georgian Bay
Since 1991, ICFhome.ca has been building quality custom homes in many of Georgian Bay communities, from Owen Sound at the east, through Meaford, Thornbury and Collingwood, all the way to Midland and Muskokas to the west. We have been regarded…
New Home Builders Ontario (2026): How to Choose the Right Builder, Avoid Budget Traps, and Get a Better House
New Home Builders Ontario (2026): How to Choose the Right Builder Ontario • 2026-ready Keyword focus: New Home Builders Ontario Builder-style advice (no fluff) Hiring New Home Builders Ontario in 2026: How to Get a Better House (and Fewer Surprises)…
How To Find Best Custom Home Builders in Georgian Bay Area?
If you are interested in purchasing a new home along the beaches of Georgian Bay, then there are two options that you have. The first option involves purchasing one that has already been built, and the second involves taking…
Professionals with a vision – Custom Home Builders in Ontario
Your home is the most substantial personal investment that you would ever get to make in life. Although the entire undertaking of getting started with the home building process is fun and exciting, it is also packed with stress and…