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Will 3-D House Printing Change The World?

The Evolution of 3-D House Printing In the ever-evolving world of construction, 3-D printing has emerged as a groundbreaking technology, promising a revolution in how we build homes. As of 2024, this technology involves using colossal printers to construct buildings layer by layer, using digital models. Think […]

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Why do construction companies charge more per hour than some people earn in a day?

Why do construction companies charge more per hour than some people earn in a day?

I get asked this question so often that I decided to write the whole article on that subject. So, we charge $60.00 per hour for every man on the construction site, be it a foreman, knowledgeable framer, or just a labourer. With 10% overhead, 15% profit, and […]

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ROI: Can Geothermal Boost a Home’s Value?

Geothermal heat pumps are gaining some traction with homeowners interested in saving money, the environment, or both. People who are considering installing a heat pump

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Building or Renovating – What Makes More Sense?

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 to this question because there are many […]

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Should You Consider Bridging Finance For Your Home Construction?

Should You Consider Bridging Finance For Your Home Construction?

The average house price in Ontario is $578,000, a figure that has seen a negative 13% change over the last year, according to the Living In Canada website. While home prices across Canada have been steadily rising over the last decade, income levels have not increased at the […]

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Putting The “Con” In Construction Projects

Putting The “Con” In Construction Projects

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 – and not just when it comes to shady […]

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Why You Should Spend More Time Thinking About LED Lights

Why You Should Spend More Time Thinking About LED Lights

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 in the 1970s, is going to make […]

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Creating The Perfect Kitchen Countertops

Creating The Perfect Kitchen Countertops

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 heat and the sharp edge of a […]

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ICF Saves 60% On Your Energy Bills – Canadian Study Proves It

ICF Saves 60% On Your Energy Bills – Canadian Study Proves It

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 commissioned CLEB Laboratories (formerly known as Air-Ins […]

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Life Hacks for Keeping the House Cool This Summer

Life Hacks for Keeping the House Cool This Summer

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 helpful tips, you can ensure that no […]

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Building a Better House with Concrete

Building a Better House with Concrete

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 expanded polystyrene foam that is stacked up […]

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Cedar Ridge – Now You’re Home

Cedar Ridge – Now You’re Home

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 where sunrise powders the sky in a […]

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What Every Homeowner Should Know About Latest Housing Market Trends

What Every Homeowner Should Know About Latest Housing Market Trends

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”. NAR mailed out a 127-question survey using […]

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Nine Alternative Wall Systems For Your New Home

Nine Alternative Wall Systems For Your New Home

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 while keeping the depth the same. Insulation […]

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Investing in Solar Energy

Investing in Solar Energy

  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 initial cost of buying and installing a […]

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Getting the Most Out of an Open Floor Plan

Getting the Most Out of an Open Floor Plan

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 older homes stemmed from the idea that […]

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Home Trends Move From Lavish to Practical

Home Trends Move From Lavish to Practical

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 a fresh survey done by the National […]

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Building a New Custom Home in Ontario

Building a New Custom Home in Ontario

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 cocoa in your wood-paneled study. Planning and […]

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Top Trends in Home Design for 2019

Top Trends in Home Design for 2019

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 to look even more unique. 1. Beauty […]

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It’s Time To Talk Solar

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 royal family, it is bad news for […]

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10 Coolest Automation Products for Your Custom Home

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 higher with 62% of consumers saying they […]

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ICF Foundation Cost

ICF Foundation Cost

How To Calculate The Cost Of ICF Foundations In Southern Ontario The concept of estimating the cost of construction is as much art as it is math. This conclusion is particularly the case of choices related to the custom home building. One person may determine value by […]

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Truss Uplift – Expectations vs. Reality

Truss Uplift – Expectations vs. Reality

A detachment of the ceiling from the wall is an irritating, but all too common problem. Its principal cause is a natural event called Truss Uplift. Wikipedia defines truss uplift as an occurrence common in new houses built with roof trusses as opposed to rafters. If a house […]

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New Home HST Rebate Calculator – Ontario

New Home HST Rebate Calculator – Ontario

These rebates only apply to buyers who are purchasing a new house from a builder who has agreed to sell the house to the purchaser with the tax rebate included. If you bought a new home from a builder in Ontario, you might be entitled to claim […]

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Featured Floor-plan of the Month: The Ravenswood

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 here! Any time you step into a […]

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