What makes more sense? Building a new home or renovating an existing one? This is a question that homeowners and prospective homeowners often grapple with whenever they wish to upgrade their living standards. Well, there isn’t a clear one-size-fits-all answer…
Bridging finance Best when the sale is firm Real costs + risks Safer alternatives Should You Consider Bridging Finance for Your Home Construction? Bridging finance can be a lifesaver when your construction schedule and your home sale don’t line up.…
Industry Scams Home Builders Should Be Aware Of Canadian construction fraud alone creates annual costs of over $628,000,000 according to a report by Grant Thornton, a leading network of accounting and consulting firms. Construction fraud is on the rise –…
More Than Just Lighting: How LEDs Aim To Revolutionize Your Home Lighting accounts for 4 percent of all the energy used in the average Canadian home. That might not sound like a lot, but LED lighting, which first became commercialized back…
Ontario | 2026 Hiring + the contract Draws | Tarion | holdback Part of: Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) in Ontario – the complete guide How to Hire an ICF Builder in Ontario (2026): The Process and the Contract Finding ICF…
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…
CLEB LABORATORIES THERMAL STUDY PROVES AN INSULATING CONCRETE FORM WALL CAN ACHIEVE UP TO 60% ENERGY SAVINGS AND 58% GREATER R-VALUE/RSI FOR HOME AND BUILDING OWNERS Ottawa, ON., March 27, 2017 – The Insulating Concrete Forms Manufacturers Association (ICFMA) recently…
When the summer months come rolling in, it is important to keep the home as cool as possible. You do not want to spend too much money blasting the AC the whole summer, and you shouldn’t have too. With these…
Concrete homes assembled with insulated concrete forms give homeowners a superior comfort, solidity, durability, resistance to natural disasters, quietness, and energy efficiency. What are insulated concrete forms? Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are hollow blocks or panels composed of…
Sad but true: Climate change is altering our air quality, and water shortages are becoming an increasingly prevalent problem with negative repercussions on human health and animal habitats. Cedar Ridge is one unique place that nature has spared Imagine yourself…
With high house prices dominating headlines so often these days, and thousands of people shifting every year to a new home, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, Research Division, just published “2015 National Association of Realtors® Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends Report”.…
Ontario – wall systems 9 compared Honest builder take Nine Alternative Wall Systems for Your New Home The exterior wall is the single biggest decision in how your home will feel, perform, and cost to run – and there are…
The price of solar panels is down. It’s fallen by more than 75 percent since 2009, according to prominent environmentalist Bill McKibben. This drop reflects increased efficiency, both in the manufacturing process and in the panels themselves. Still, the…
The evolution of the North American house has drastically changed in the last couple of decades. Houses in the turn of the century still held many of the mid-century features that are rarely seen today. The division of rooms in…
After years of dramatically increasing home size in North America – from an average of 983 sq. ft. in the 1950s up to 2300 square feet in the 2000s, the trend seems to be going in the opposite direction. According to…
Picture yourself sitting on the wrap-around porch of your brand new, custom-built home, watching the sunset at the end of another perfect Ontario day. Or relaxing in front of a crackling stone fireplace as you enjoy a warm cup of…
The new and upcoming trends of 2019 are growing stronger as the year progresses, and home design certainly doesn’t fall short. Although 2018 was certainly a leading and statement year in interior design and home decor, this year is beginning…
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…
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…
Ontario | 2026 pricing Wall area vs full package How to compare quotes Part of: Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) in Ontario – the complete guide ICF Foundation Cost in Ontario (2026): Real Numbers and How to Compare Quotes If you…
Ontario – winter gaps Usually physics, not panic Tarion + repair rules Truss Uplift Ontario: Ceiling Cracks, Tarion Rules, and the 2026 Fixes That Actually Hold If it is February in Ontario and your ceiling looks like it is “separating”…
Updated June 2026 Enhanced rebate: Apr 1 2026 – Mar 31 2027 Ontario HST 13% New Home HST Rebate Calculator — Ontario 2026 Work out the HST rebate on a new home in Ontario in seconds. This calculator covers the…
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…
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,…
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.…
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