Building a House in Ontario
Building a house in Ontario There are only a few major decisions that we take in life, but amongst them all, the most major one is that of building a new home. Building a house in Ontario is a relatively hard…
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.
Healthy Homes – A Must For Our Children’s Futures!
The myth that building a “Healthy Homes” can cost a great deal more is not right. Home may be where the heart is but it’s also where you’ll find dust mites, paint, asbestos, mould and mildew, off-gassing synthetic carpeting, plywood…
100 or 200 Amp Electrical Service?
Ontario Homes EV & Heat Pumps 100 vs 200 Amp • Stop guessing 100 or 200 Amp Electrical Service? The Ontario “Future-Proof” Answer (Without Overpaying) If you’re building, renovating, or adding loads (EV charger, heat pump, basement suite, workshop), the…
Solar Hot Water Heater
Designing a Residential Solar Hot Water Heater The sun’s energy can be gathered in south-facing panels called ‘solar collectors.’ These collectors convert the energy in sunlight into heat. Throughout the day, a system controller compares the temperatures of the collectors…
How Much Will a Home Built With Insulated Concrete Forms Cost?
If you’ve ever tried to nail down a hard answer on this subject, you’re probably already familiar with the broad range of estimates out there. To make your search a little easier, we’ve taken a look at the major reports…
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