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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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 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…
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 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.…
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 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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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 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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
