7 ways the new home industry gave back in 2017
Every year, members of the new home industry give back to the community in a variety of ways, with food drives, golf tournaments, social media contests, marathons, and more. Now that we’re approaching the end of the year and the holiday
Watch the highlights of the Net Zero Energy Homes story
Owens Corning Canada in collaboration with NRCan just released a new video highlighting the Net Zero Energy Homes story from start to finish. If you haven’t been following all the Net Zero news, then this video is a must see, especially if you believe
Granite Homes Offers Summer Maintenance Tips
By Granite HomesPools are open, parks are crowded and the sun is glistening... Summer is here!With this brings longer, warmer days, family bbq’s and trips to the beach. For the homeowner however, it is not all fun and games; it is time again to review
Get your home ready for the warm weather!
With a few days reaching over 15 degrees celsius in February, we’re already in spring mode. The first official day of spring is only a few weeks away, so we’ll be featuring some season inspired blog posts to get you and your home ready for the warm
The best smart home products at CES 2019
We recently posted about smart home products that we think will become more common in households in 2019. Then we checked out some of the finds at CES 2019, and we found many other exciting innovations. So, we thought we’d share a few of our favourites!
Staying home for the holidays
Whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or Festivus, the next week centres on the home more than any other time of year. We light fires, gather friends, bring trees inside and festoon our porches with lights. We even craft tiny houses out of
Crafthouse: A Unique 20-Home Community Launches in Toronto
Andrew Sorbara of Sorbara Development Group has launched Crafthouse (by Orchard Ridge Homes), an enclave of 20 unique homes in the Bayview Village neighbourhood of Toronto.“Crafthouse is an exceptionally-considered design process, normally achieved in a
All new homes in Toronto must be built to net-zero by 2030
If you’re considering tackling all the changes necessary to make your home net-zero, the City of Toronto is here to help. Mayor John Tory recently announced the BetterHomesTO program.
4 home renovation surprises you should anticipate
For many reasons, summer is a great time of year to take on a major home renovation. But, with every big project comes the unexpected. You can plan your home renovation as much as you like and you’ll still get hit with surprises.
