If you are considering undertaking a home renovation project, now might be the perfect opportunity to make your home greener. There are many modern upgrades and technologies that can make your home more energy efficient. Here are some suggestions of what you could do...
You probably do not often think about how the materials your home is built from may be detrimental to your health. Many homeowners are unaware that certain building materials can contain VOCs, or volatile organic compounds. When custom home building, consider using...
Vancouver is consistently one of the best cities to live in the world. The The Global Liveability Report 2017, puts Vancouver at #3, The UK based Independent 2018 article ranks Vancouver #5 (Independent – 2018 Best Cities). The Economist has ranked Vancouver #1...
Not all homes are designed with accessibility in mind. In fact, few homes are wheelchair ready. When considering your design for your custom home, it might be important to talk to your home builder about how to make an accessible home. Here are some tips for custom...
Well you’ve moved in to your brand new, custom built home just in time for the Christmas holidays. Now you need to get ready for Christmas and you are starting to panic! Construction is complete and your home looks beautiful, but you are feeling the pressure to make...
Heat loss is a very important factor when looking at any home to purchase. In an un-insulated home, about 30% of the heat loss occurs through the roof, 13% through doors and windows, 16% through walls and 16% through the floor. Those numbers are all huge, especially...
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