Building Your Dream Home: A Comedy of Errors (and How to Survive It Without Losing Your Mind) Introduction: Welcome to the Wild World of Custom Home Building Building a custom home is like planning a wedding, running a marathon, and herding cats—all at the same time. It’s […]
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Understanding the Cost to Build a Custom Home in Ontario in 2025: A Comprehensive Breakdown Building a custom home in Ontario is a bit like embarking on an epic quest—imagine combining the excitement of a treasure hunt with the nerve-wracking suspense of assembling IKEA furniture without any […]
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Exploring Foundation Types in Ontario: A Comprehensive Guide Introduction In the vast and varied landscape of Ontario, choosing the right foundation for residential, commercial, or industrial buildings is not just about personal preference—it’s about survival. (Well, maybe not survival, but you’ll definitely want a solid foundation when the […]
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🏗️ ICF vs. SIPs: A Comprehensive Comparison of Modern Building Systems The construction industry is evolving rapidly, driven by the need for energy efficiency, resilience, and faster building methods. Among the leading innovations are Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) and Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), both designed to enhance thermal performance, reduce […]
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Sustainable Homes Ontario: The Future of Eco-Friendly Living I. Introduction 🏡 What Are Sustainable Homes?Sustainable homes aren’t just trendy buzzwords—they’re the future of housing. These eco-friendly abodes are designed to reduce carbon footprints, maximize energy efficiency, and minimize waste. In Ontario, sustainable housing is taking off as more […]
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Welcome to the Future of Home Building Let’s face it—home building isn’t what it used to be. Gone are the days of plain wooden frames and questionable insulation. Today’s homes are sleek, efficient, and packed with innovations that make them stronger, smarter, and sometimes even cheaper (believe […]
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ICF vs. Stick-Built Construction in Ontario: The Ultimate Showdown When it comes to building a home in Ontario, you have two primary choices: Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) or traditional wood-frame construction. It’s kind of like choosing between a reliable tank and a wooden cart—one’s built to withstand just about anything, […]
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🏗️ Why ICFs Are Revolutionizing Construction Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are transforming the way homes and commercial buildings are constructed. They provide superior energy efficiency, incredible durability, and enhanced soundproofing, making them an increasingly popular choice in Ontario’s harsh climate. If you’re considering ICFs for your project, this 3,000-word […]
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Introduction: Welcome to 2025, Where Your House Roasts You Better Than Your Uncle at Thanksgiving Picture this: You stumble into the kitchen at 7 a.m., and your coffee maker greets you with, “Late night? Let me guess… another true crime marathon?” Meanwhile, your thermostat adjusts the temperature while muttering, “Socks in July? […]
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I get asked this question so often that I decided to write the whole article on that subject. So, we charge $60.00 per hour for every man on the construction site, be it a foreman, knowledgeable framer, or just a labourer. With 10% overhead, 15% profit, and […]
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When the summer months come rolling in, it is important to keep the home as cool as possible. You do not want to spend too much money blasting the AC the whole summer, and you shouldn’t have too. With these helpful tips, you can ensure that no […]
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The evolution of the North American house has drastically changed in the last couple of decades. Houses in the turn of the century still held many of the mid-century features that are rarely seen today. The division of rooms in older homes stemmed from the idea that […]
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Home automation products, while not new, haven’t gained widespread adoption. However, interest continues to build. Among all consumers, 48% said they were either “extremely or somewhat interested” in purchasing home automation products. Among smartphone and tablet owners, the numbers are higher with 62% of consumers saying they […]
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A detachment of the ceiling from the wall is an irritating, but all too common problem. Its principal cause is a natural event called Truss Uplift. Wikipedia defines truss uplift as an occurrence common in new houses built with roof trusses as opposed to rafters. If a house […]
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HST Calculator for New Homes in Ontario HST Calculator for New Homes Enter Home Price ($): Calculate HST New Home HST Rebate Calculator – Ontario: A Hilarious Guide to Saving on Taxes Welcome, brave soul, to the wild, wacky world of Ontario’s new home HST rebate! If […]
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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 here! Any time you step into a […]
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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 home for a fair price? What should […]
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Land Transfer Tax Calculator Land transfer tax (LTT) is often overlooked when looking at the total cost of buying a home. All provinces have a land transfer tax, except Alberta and Saskatchewan, who instead collect a much smaller transfer fee. When you buy land or an interest […]
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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 treatment – Apr 20, 2015). As revealed by […]
Read more →Having a custom home built for your next property is a significant investment in time and expense, so it’s important that you have it designed to specifications that fit not only your lifestyle but on-going needs too. If you’ve never had a home built before, the decision […]
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As the busiest homebuying season of the year gets under way, potential buyers are poised to get off the sidelines and enter the market. According to Chase’s national survey “Insights: From the Mind of the Homebuyer”, potential home buyers say they aren’t concerned about navigating the home-buying […]
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The builder who offers the biggest house for the lowest cost has most likely compromised quality at every step of the construction process. The problems manifest later. Faulty foundations, moisture intrusion, and shoddy framing are often at the root of problems, which show themselves as gaping cracks, […]
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Looking to relocate to a peaceful, scenic area away from city living? If this sounds appealing, consider Tiny Township as your new location. Tiny Township is located on the peninsula that separates Severn Sound and Nottawasaga Bay at the south end of Georgian Bay. It extends southward into the […]
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Here at ICFhome.ca, we love a good plumbing joke. Plumbing is the only game where a good flush beats a full house every time! So, every year we compile a list of some of our favorite bits of plumbing related humor and funny pictures to share with […]
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We have never met a client looking for an average home builder. Choosing the best home builder for your needs and for the kind of home you are after, is one of the most critical decisions you’ll make in your home building process. While some custom builders construct […]
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