Category: Custom Building
Home Builder Horror Stories (And How to Avoid Them)
With so many factors and resources involved, building a new home can be as stressful as it is exciting. The…
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Three Things to Know for the Fall Cottage Life Show
hen you’re at the cottage, there’s no time of year more enchanting than the autumn. Stepping outside on a crisp…
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Looks We Love – Beautiful Muskoka Cottages
Looking for inspiration for your home renovation or new build? We’ve been helping homeowners achieve their dream living spaces or…
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To DIY or not to DIY?
If a wobbly deck board or leaky toilet is ruining your cottage getaway, you might be a couple hours and…
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Value vs Cost: What are you really paying for?
When starting a new build or a reno, it feels like your carefully honed budget can quickly spiral out of…
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Building Communities
We want to share the wonderful message we got from our friends at The Yonge Street Mission (YSM) recently. As…
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Get to know your bylaws
Whether you’re building from scratch on an empty lot or updating a vintage cottage with 21st-century amenities, knowing your bylaws…
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What does cost per square foot include, and leave out?
It’s often said that the easiest way to estimate a budget for a new build or a renovation is by…
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Assessing the risk of choosing a “local builder”.
You’ve seen the signs around your neighbourhood, or even the ads in the local newspaper. There’s always a local builder…
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