It’s Time To Talk Solar
Canada imports oil from Saudi Arabia, Libia and other foreign countries to a tune of about a million barrels a day, which comes as a big surprise to most people. While this is no doubt great news for the Saudi…
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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.
10 Coolest Automation Products for Your Custom Home
Home automation products, while not new, haven’t gained widespread adoption. However, interest continues to build. Among all consumers, 48% said they were either “extremely or somewhat interested” in purchasing home automation products. Among smartphone and tablet owners, the numbers are…
ICF Foundation Cost Ontario (2026): Real Numbers & Budget
ICF Foundation Cost in Ontario (2026): Real Numbers, Cost Drivers & How to Budget Ontario • 2026 Guide ICF Foundation Cost Real Numbers • Cost Drivers • Budget Planning ICF Foundation Cost in Ontario (2026): Real Numbers, What Drives Price,…
Truss Uplift Ontario: 2026 Guide to Ceiling Cracks & Tarion Rules
Winter gaps? Usually physics, not panic. Last updated: January 2026 Why Truss Uplift Hits Ontario Homes Every Winter (and the 2026 Fixes That Actually Hold) If it’s February in Ontario and your ceiling is “separating” from the wall (especially near…
New Home HST Rebate Calculator – Ontario
New Home HST Rebate Calculator Ontario 🏡 New Home HST Rebate Calculator – Ontario Calculate your HST rebate for new homes in Ontario. This calculator follows Canada Revenue Agency guidelines and Ontario’s HST rebate program for new residential properties. Calculate…
Featured Floor-plan of the Month: The Ravenswood
Virtual Tour: The Ravenswood We love latest floor plans, and we know you do too! Take a look at the Ravenswood, 1837 square feet of usable space, and drool over this 3-bedroom sanctuary. Our latest “Floor-Plan of the Month” is…
Last Chance To See It – Home Is Sold!
Open House at 1413 Tiny Beaches Road North in the Township of Tiny. Saturday, January 30th, 2016 from 2 pm to 4 pm. Directions: Rue Lafontaine Road West to Tiny Beaches Road North. Sign on property. This home is SOLD,…
Georgian Bay Cottages For Sale – Enter Paradise!
While searching for Georgian Bay cottages for sale, you may be attracted to the idyllic setting and the casual remoteness of Tiny Township. It is located directly north of Barrie, along the shores of Georgian Bay in Ontario’s cottage country.…
The Real Cost of a Class 4 Septic System in Ontario (2026 Estimates)
No patience to read the article? Use our 2026 Septic System Calculator for Ontario and get a quick cost range. Open the Septic System Calculator How Much Will a Septic System Cost in Ontario in 2026? Keyword: How Much Will…
How To Landscape Your New Home
When planning how to landscape your new home, the very first thing you need to do is to create a plan of your property. As a starting point, you can use the site plan your builder gave you when you…
Prefab Homes in Ontario 2026: Real Costs, Real Timelines, and the Stuff Sales Brochures “Forget”
Updated for 2026 (Ontario reality edition) Prefab • Modular • Panelized • Factory-built Costs • Timelines • Permits • Site work Prefab Homes in Ontario 2026: Real Costs, Real Timelines, and the Stuff Sales Brochures “Forget” Prefab homes can be…
What Is Green Building And Why Do We Care?
“BuilderBooks” recently released “What Green Means to Home Buyers: Perceptions and Preferences”, a new study of home buyer’s choices focusing exclusively on green-performance innovations in the new home building industry. The study explores buyers’ attitudes towards various green building features,…
Ontario Home Builders – ICFhome.ca
Ontario Home Builders – Helping You Wake Up to Your Energy Efficient Dream Home Every Day! Welcome to ICFHome.ca, the home of one of the top rated Ontario home builders. We suspect that you’re here because you were looking for…
How To Explain Radiant Floor Heating To Your Mom
How To Explain Radiant Floor Heating To Your Mom Keyword: Radiant floor heating explained How To Explain Radiant Floor Heating To Your Mom You know that look your mom gives you when you say something like, “We’re putting hydronic radiant…
The Health Risks Of Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Canadian federal government has adopted a national standard for lighting efficiency that came into effect in 2014. Most, if not all conventional, incandescent light bulbs do not meet the required performance level. The objective was to make sure that more…
The Ultimate Check List For Buying a Fireplace
A fireplace will probably be a consideration as you plan your new home. The decision to include a fireplace involves lifestyle, room appeal, and the expected value it will add. Fireplaces vary greatly in efficiency. Some wood and gas log…
Choosing Your New Kitchen Cabinets
Choosing Your New Kitchen Cabinets: A Builder’s No-Regrets Guide Keyword: Choosing Your New Kitchen Cabinets Choosing Your New Kitchen Cabinets (Without Paying Luxury Prices for “Fancy Boxes”) Cabinets are one of those purchases where you can spend “reasonable money” or…
Finding the Right Custom Home Builders in Ontario
As you drive around Southern Ontario searching for a place to build a perfect new home, the choices can be overwhelming. If you’ve never built a home before, it may seem a little discouraging. How do you build a quality…
Featured Floor Plan of the Month
We love new floor plans, and we know you do too! Take a look at the Woodlands, 1971 square feet floor plan and drool over this 3-bedroom oasis with 1971 square feet of functional space. It is our latest “Floor…
12 Ways to Lower Your Home Insurance Costs:
The price you pay for your homeowners insurance can vary by hundreds of dollars, depending on the insurance company you buy your policy from. Here are some things to consider when buying homeowners insurance. 1. Shop Around It’ll take some…
5 Reasons You Need to Buy a New Home at Tiny Beaches Enclave
Tiny Beaches Enclave by ICFhome.ca offers a country setting to call home within the rural hamlet of Lafontaine, Ontario. There are six custom estate homes available (one is already sold), all of which are nestled next to beautiful beaches of…
8 Affordable Ways to Up Your Home’s Curb Appeal
By Tim Smith Do you remember driving past potential properties for sale and cringing at one or two that looked just awful from the outside? As a previous homebuyer, you know what makes the grade when pulling into a driveway.…
What You Need To Know About Ontario Land Transfer Tax
Ontario LTT calculator Toronto MLTT toggle First-time buyer refunds Closing cost planning Ontario Land Transfer Tax Calculator + Plain-English Guide Land Transfer Tax (LTT) is one of those closing costs that people forget… right up until the lawyer says, “Okay,…
What You Need To Know About Construction Liens In Ontario
What is the Construction Lien Act The concept of a lien goes back to medieval times when it initially applied to ships. In North America, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison came up with the idea of applying claims to buildings.…
Ontario Hydro Rates – The Study on Cost of Electricity
The cost to power and heat our homes is something many Ontario residents pay close attention to. The colder-than-normal winter and news reports about rising Ontario Hydro rates have made energy costs a top of mind issue in the province.…