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”.…
1) Lightweight Steel Framing Lightweight steel framing consists of cold-formed galvanized steel “C” sections for joists, studs, and rafters. The steel segments come in various depths and gauges so that extra load capacity can be achieved by changing the gauge…
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…
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,…
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…
Updated March 2026 New Rules: Apr 1 2026 – Mar 31 2027 Ontario HST 13% 🏡 New Home HST Rebate Calculator — Ontario 2026 Calculate your Ontario HST rebate for a new home purchase. Covers both the existing CRA rules…
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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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…
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…
“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 – 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 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…
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…
