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Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Feb 21
- 4 min
TOP 5 HOUSEPLANTS THAT ARE EASY TO CARE FOR
Let's face it, not all of us are blessed with a green thumb. Keeping plants alive is no easy feat. Here's our top 5 easy to care plants.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Feb 14
- 7 min
TOP 10 HOME BUILDING TRENDS FOR 2021
Describing the 2021 home building trends in residential architecture and design. What is today's homeowner looking for in a new home build?
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Feb 7
- 4 min
BUILDING PERMITS: WHEN YOU DON'T NEED ONE
As we continue to stay home, we are constantly looking at ways to utilize space. Some projects do not require building permits.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Jan 31
- 4 min
BUILDING PERMITS: FROM APPLICATION TO CLOSING
When you build a custom house, building permits are required before any work can begin. It is worthwhile to understand the steps involved.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Jan 17
- 6 min
DESIGN INSPIRATION: LAUNDRY ROOM
What to consider when planning and designing a laundry room. A practical guide on the most important laundry room must-haves.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Jan 10
- 5 min
SHOULD WE PLAN FOR A HOME GYM?
Planning considerations for a home gym: From training goals, over equipment and location to budget and what not to forget
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Jan 3
- 4 min
CHOOSING THE FRONT DOOR
One of the easiest way to boost your home's curb appeal is to upgrade the front door. You can choose the color, style and hardware.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Dec 20, 2020
- 7 min
TAPPING INTO THE GROUND: EXPLORING GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
Exploring the system design, benefits and drawbacks of geothermal heat pump systems (ground source heat pump) for residential projects
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Dec 14, 2020
- 4 min
ROOFS AND THE TYPES OF MATERIALS USED
We often don't pay attention to our roofs until there is a problem. Read more for the pros and cons of asphalt, metal, wood and clay roofs.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Nov 29, 2020
- 4 min
WHAT DOES AN ECO-FRIENDLY, GREEN, SUSTAINABLE PASSIVE HOUSE LOOK LIKE?
Existing energy-efficient houses show that these types of homes don't lack in style or architectural features.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Nov 22, 2020
- 4 min
INSULATING YOUR HOME AND UNDERSTANDING THE TYPES OF MATERIALS USED
In a Passive House, a well insulated home is key to energy efficiency. It is important to know the pros and cons of the insulation used.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Nov 15, 2020
- 8 min
DOES IT MAKE SENSE TO INSTALL A SOLAR SYSTEM?
A look at the whole solar PV system architecture, the return on investment, and our pros and cons
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Oct 25, 2020
- 6 min
COSTS AND EQUITY - PART 1: HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BUILD A HOME IN TORONTO?
Outlining the cost of building a custom home, from land acquisition, to demolition and finally hard and soft construction cost!
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Oct 18, 2020
- 4 min
DO YOU NEED A SPECIALIZED REAL ESTATE LAWYER TO BUY A HOUSE?
A real estate lawyer is your guide through the home purchase, here our tips to finding a good real estate lawyer
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Sep 20, 2020
- 5 min
HOW TO FIND A BUILDER
The ultimate guide to the research and selection process of a custom home builder for you as a homeowner.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Sep 13, 2020
- 5 min
BEING FLEXIBLE DURING CONSTRUCTION WITHOUT COMPROMISING
Using a flexible approach over compromising to deal with difficult decisions and achieve solutions with mutual gain
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