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5 Reasons Why Gravenhurst Is The Perfect Place To Build a Cottage
Gravenhurst is a cottage builder’s dream. The town of 12,000 has it all: winding rivers and shimmering lakes, charming shops and art galleries, local-brewed beer and homestyle cooking. If you’ve ever fallen in love with a Canadian cottage town, Gravenhurst is without doubt worth a look. Here are five of our favourite reasons to build […]
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5 Reasons to Build your Dream Cottage in the Bruce Peninsula
Choosing a location for your dream cottage can feel overwhelming. With so many beautiful regions in Ontario, it can be hard to decide on just one. The Bruce Peninsula, located on the shores of Lake Huron in South Western Ontario, is a region like none other. With fascinating attractions, a world-renowned beach, and competitive prices, […]
Continue reading »Comparing Exterior Siding Options for Custom Homes in Ontario
Picture two houses side-by-side: one a log house, the other with red brick. Though they may be identical on the inside, it’s likely that each of these homes invokes a totally different ambiance in your mind from the exterior alone. Homeowners have more exterior siding options to choose from than ever before. Today, many homes […]
Continue reading »Model of the Month: Lynden
The Lynden model home is a place for family memories. Designed with empty nesters in mind, this comfortable single-story prefab home is designed to bring families together for birthdays, holidays, and the other unmissable milestones. Learn how we created a manageable bungalow floor plan with room for visitors close to your heart. Lynden: Quick Stats […]
Continue reading »The Benefits of a Garage in Your New Home
Planning Your Lot & Home, Design Tips
When it comes to designing your dream home, you really can’t go wrong with an attached garage. The value of your property will increase with either an attached or detached garage, but an attached garage offers a full range of benefits to you and your family. These include increased accessibility and safety, as well as […]
Continue reading »Building a Cottage to be Off the Grid in Canada
More Canadians are embracing renewable energy sources to lower energy expenses and reduce their impact on the environment. Some are taking it a step further, going 100% renewable and removing their homes from the electrical grid. For families who aren’t quite ready to disconnect at home, building a cottage to be off the grid is […]
Continue reading »5 Benefits of Building on Your Existing Lot
Choosing to rebuild your home is a huge decision. There are many viable reasons to rebuild, and the advantages are different for everyone. Perhaps you own a fixer-upper that’s more of a fixer than an upper. Maybe you’re looking for more square-footage but don’t want to uproot your family and move from your existing lot. […]
Continue reading »Model of the Month: The Oxford
Planning Your Lot & Home, Design Trends
The Oxford model home is built for families. Its flexible bungalow floor plan can accommodate a family through all different seasons of life, from young children to teenagers to empty nesters. We designed this home to adapt to people of all ages and abilities, including those who use a walker or wheelchair. Oxford: Quick Stats […]
Continue reading »Preparing Your Home for Solar Power
Planning Your Lot & Home, Living In Your Home
Investing in solar power is a huge decision. Since mainstream solar power is relatively new, it is necessary to conduct proper research and inspection first. While the most expensive aspect of solar energy is the equipment, prices vary significantly based on the installer. However, rest assured that solar energy will guarantee savings on your energy […]
Continue reading »5 Reasons to Build a Home in Peterborough
Peterborough is much more than a cottage destination. The Peterborough of today has grown into a full-fledged city, with diverse neighborhoods and amenities for families of all ages and stages. But it hasn’t lost what drew us there in the first place: the natural beauty and small-town charm that marks the gateway to the beautiful […]
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