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…
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“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…
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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…
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: 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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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.…
Georgian Bay – Where the Good Life Is The Way Of Life. At ICFhome.ca, we know that few decisions are as important as choosing a place to live. So let us share with you, our vision of “Woods by the…
Deciding on individual specifications within a custom home build is based on personal choice and preference, however; there are quite a few specifications that most, if not all, homeowners universally want – regardless of family size or status. To help…
As reported by CBC News, an elderly woman battling cancer learned recently that the standard practice isn’t always common knowledge in the home insurance business. (CBC News article “Cancer patient’s home not covered for flood damage because she was away for…
3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 2-Car Garage | Timeless Elegance & Modern Comfort If this home looks familiar, it’s because you’ve likely seen its beautifully crafted design in some of Southern Ontario’s most desirable neighborhoods. Springwood is a stunning…
When building a new home, the flooring you select can give each room its unique character, look and feel. Our Flooring Buying Guide is designed to help you determine what flooring is right for each room. Given the vast array of flooring…
A mortgage is likely one of the biggest financial commitments you’ll make. With a quarter of a million dollars on the line and thousands of dollars in interest – it’s important you take the time to understand the optimal way…
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