Raising a Cottage and Installing an ICF Foundation – What You Need To Know Upgrading an old cottage with a new foundation is a major project that requires careful planning and professional execution. This guide walks through lifting a cottage, removing the…
The Best Exterior Finishes For ICF Walls: Making Your Concrete Home Beautiful and Durable (Without Looking Like a Bunker) When you decide to build your dream home in Canada’s challenging climate, Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction offers exceptional energy efficiency…
The Frosty Foes of Ontario Roofs: A Not-So-Chill Guide to Ice Dams on Roofs Winter in Ontario is a breathtaking spectacle. The landscape transforms into a glistening wonderland, perfect for cozy evenings by the fire and the satisfying crunch of…
Introduction: Why Your 2023 House is Already a Relic Let’s face it: by 2025, your “modern” farmhouse with its shiplap and subway tiles will look as outdated as a flip phone. The construction industry is sprinting into the future, fueled…
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…
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…
Everyone likes making an entrance, and your front door is one of the first design elements that guests see when first arriving at your home. You want your door to be inviting and aesthetically pleasing to match your home’s exterior. The…
A gallon of paint can cost as little as $15 or well over $100. What’s the difference? The paint can labels are not very informative. Many companies don’t list their ingredients. Even when they do, you have to be a…
What you need to know about roofing shingles If you’re buying a tract-built house, the chances are close to 100 per cent that the roof will be asphalt shingles, the most cost efficient roofing material currently available. The builder will…
How Can Brick And Stone Make Your Home Energy Efficient A home thatís energy-efficient is healthier and more cost efficient. Energy efficiency modifications in your home can eliminate or at least lessen the poor quality of air thatís brought in…
Home Siding Types for Exteriors By Elizabeth Weintraub The kind of siding on your home should accentuate the character and design of your home. For example, you wouldn’t install vinyl siding on a Victorian home, but misguided homeowners do it.…
