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What it Really Means to Build Custom
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Whether it is your first home or cottage, or whether you’re building for your retirement years, planning a custom-designed home is an exciting opportunity to create a space to match your needs now, and in the future rather than fitting into an existing layout. It’s a chance to bring your own lifestyle vision into reality. […]
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Keep Life Simple and Easy with The Belmont’s Light and Airy One-Storey Open Plan
If you’re looking for the simplicity of the bungalow lifestyle, look no further than the Belmont. Introduced to Canada in the early 1900s, the bungalow is a classic architectural design that has stood the test of time. With the trend of living heading towards minimalism and reduced spaces, the bungalow is one of the ideal […]
Continue reading »How to Find the Best Lot to Build Your Custom Home
The only hard part of visiting the lake is having to pack up and say goodbye when the weekend is over. The drive back home to the city is terribly bittersweet. What if you didn’t have to say goodbye? That is the reward of building a home by the lake. Beautiful waterfront homes and four-season lakefront […]
Continue reading »Clearly Distinguishing Modern and Contemporary-Style Homes
It’s easy to get confused about the differences and similarities of contemporary and modern design styles. Most people think that modern and contemporary mean the same thing when it comes to home design. But when the terms are used to describe architecture, interior design and furniture—there is a world of difference. Modern Style Modern design […]
Continue reading »The Ultimate GIft-Giving Guide for Cottagers
Depending on a number of circumstances, cottage life can be very different from life in the city. Woodstove heating, outdoor plumbing, or even access to electricity can make cottage essentials more unique. So, what do you buy the cottage dweller in your life? Whether you’re lucky enough to be invited as a guest or are […]
Continue reading »2018 Gift Giving Guide for New Home Owners
Coming up with gift ideas can be a challenge. While it’s fun to buy for a new homeowner, be it an individual or couple, it can be difficult to find a gift they haven’t already received. When preparing your list, it’s best to think about recent life events of the new homeowner and go from […]
Continue reading »The Essential 2018 Cottage Opening Checklist
For a while there, it felt like winter would never loosen its icy grasp on us. But now that spring has finally sprung, and it’s time to start writing your 2018 cottage opening checklist. Here are some cottage opening essentials you won’t want to miss! Before You Go Don’t hit the road without a plan. […]
Continue reading »5 Reasons Why the Kawarthas are the Perfect Place to Build a Cottage
Clear waters, inspiring artisans, and mouth-watering treats are just a few reasons why the Kawarthas are the perfect place to build a cottage. Each of the region’s diverse communities has room to build and its own wonders to explore! Discover why the Kawarthas could be the place to build your cottage. 1. A Getaway Close […]
Continue reading »The Advantages of Building a New Home vs. Buying a Resale
The idea of building a new home from the ground up can be daunting. If you sell your old house first, it could also mean not having a home during the construction period. Buying a pre-existing house seems like a valuable shortcut: the house is already there, so I just need to make a few […]
Continue reading »The Cost Savings and Other Benefits of Going With a Pre-Fab Cottage
Many Canadians dream of owning a cottage at some point in their lives. In fact, two-thirds of Canadian Millennials are keenly interested in having one as an alternative to big city real estate costs. Some prefer to invest in a fixer-upper, as this represents the type of cottage they loved in their youth. Others favour […]
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