Ontario · Plain-English Builder Guide Home Building in Ontario Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Wallet) Building a home in Ontario isn’t quite as chaotic as the internet makes it sound — but it’s also not as predictable as the…
Cost to Build a House in Ontario 2026: Real Costs & Factors Ontario | 2026 Pricing Reality Custom Builds | Budget Planning Soft Costs | Site Costs | Finishes Related: Cost to build a 1,500 sq ft house · Cost…
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…
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…
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…
Bridging finance Best when the sale is firm Real costs + risks Safer alternatives Should You Consider Bridging Finance for Your Home Construction? Bridging finance can be a lifesaver when your construction schedule and your home sale don’t line up.…
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 –…
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…
Ontario | 2026 Hiring + the contract Draws | Tarion | holdback Part of: Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) in Ontario – the complete guide How to Hire an ICF Builder in Ontario (2026): The Process and the Contract Finding ICF…
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…
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”.…
Ontario – wall systems 9 compared Honest builder take Nine Alternative Wall Systems for Your New Home The exterior wall is the single biggest decision in how your home will feel, perform, and cost to run – and there are…
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…
Ontario – winter gaps Usually physics, not panic Tarion + repair rules Truss Uplift Ontario: Ceiling Cracks, Tarion Rules, and the 2026 Fixes That Actually Hold If it is February in Ontario and your ceiling looks like it is “separating”…
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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,…
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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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