by Steve Cook A good contractor will do quality work and complete a job according to schedule at a reasonable price. They will show up on time and finish the job rather than leaving it ninety percent done. Keep in…
What should I do to prepare for the actual renovation process? Your contractor will have many tasks for you to complete within a specified period. Here are a few thoughts from my experience: 32 Tips for a Successful Remodel in…
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…
Advanced emerging building materials, such as structural insulated panels (SIPs), are engineered to provide more durable, energy-efficient homes and commercial buildings. Using SIPs to create a high-performance building envelope is the first step to producing “green” building that is strong,…
Invisible, Clean, Quiet, Efficient and Dependable – Living With Radiant Floor Heating is One of Life’s Simple Pleasures In Ontario, forced air heat is still the most popular because of its low installation costs. However, it is the most expensive…
James Montgomery, Associate Editor, RenewableEnergyWorld.com December 06, 2013 New Hampshire, USA — This week the Ontario government released its Long-Term Energy Plan (LTEP), which balances a big ramp-up in renewable energy and notable pullback in nuclear. Here’s a look at some…
By Jay McKenzie The kitchen has open sight lines to the family room, breakfast nook, and patio. The master bedroom offers privacy in a quiet corner of the home. The Savannah Plan by Taylor Morrison. The Sweetwater Community. Austin, TX.…
If you ask someone who has recently built a custom home, you may hear a horror story about their experience. Perhaps four out of ten people will say their experience was “fair,” and only one in ten will say their…
Your home is the most substantial personal investment that you would ever get to make in life. Although the entire undertaking of getting started with the home building process is fun and exciting, it is also packed with stress and…
Building a house in Ontario There are only a few major decisions that we take in life, but amongst them all, the most major one is that of building a new home. Building a house in Ontario is a relatively hard…
If you’ve ever tried to nail down a hard answer on this subject, you’re probably already familiar with the broad range of estimates out there. To make your search a little easier, we’ve taken a look at the major reports…
