Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagAug 15, 20212 minHOW TO BEST CARE FOR HARDWOOD FLOORSHardwood floors add value to your home. Here are three easy ways to care for hardwood floors to keep dirt away and keep them looking new.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagAug 1, 20213 min3 EASY WAYS TO CREATE A CALMING SPACE AT HOMECreating a calming space at home is easier than you think. Here are three easy tips to help you create a peaceful sanctuary in your home.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagJul 25, 20213 minWHAT IS NET ZERO? HOW DOES IT APPLY TO HOUSES?What is Net Zero? Can a house achieve Net Zero? Defining Net Zero and applicable standards, e.g. Passive House, and remaining challenges.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagJul 18, 20213 minTOP 3 PANDEMIC INSPIRED HOME RENOVATION TRENDSThe pandemic has inspired many to renovate their homes for work, play, and sleep. Here are three renovation trends that are here to stay.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagJul 11, 20214 minDOES A HEAT PUMP COUNT AS RENEWABLE ENERGY?Heat pumps are highly efficient, but are they considered renewable energy? No but they are still a great choice in modern home construction
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagJul 4, 20215 minCHOOSING YOUR FLOOR AND WALL TILESTiles are great in kitchens, bathrooms and foyers because they are water resistant. Here are some things to consider when choosing tiles.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagJun 27, 20214 minALTERNATIVES TO HARDWOOD FLOORINGHardwood flooring is often a great choice for your home, but it may not always work in all circumstances. Let's look at other alternatives.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagJun 21, 20212 min1 YEAR BLOG ANNIVERSARYOur house blog on its 1-year anniversary!
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagJun 13, 20215 minCHOOSING YOUR HARDWOOD FLOORSWhen it comes to choosing the flooring inside your home, many homeowners choose hardwood. It's timeless, durable and to adds property value.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagJun 6, 20214 minDESIGN INSPIRATION: POWDER ROOMThe powder room, tiny space with a mighty impact. Design inspiration for a modern and timeless design.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagMay 30, 20214 minBACKYARD SHADE IDEAS TO KEEP YOU COOLThere are many ways to create shade in your backyard. In this blog, we look at umbrellas, shade sails, awnings, pergolas, and gazebos.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagMay 23, 20214 minUNIVERSAL DESIGN & ACCESSIBILITY AT HOMETips and tricks for safe universal design and accessibility features around the house to achieve a truly forever home.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagMay 16, 20215 minCHOOSING A HOME SECURITY SYSTEMAs homeowners, it is common to worry about your home while you are out of town. Investing in a home security system is worth considering.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagMay 9, 20214 minRENEWABLES VS ENERGY SAVINGS - WHICH IS MORE SUSTAINABLE?Prioritizing energy efficiency & energy savings is key to becoming more sustainable. Also, what is sustainability and how can you get there
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagMay 2, 20214 minEXTERIOR WALL FINISHES: PROS & CONS OF MATERIALSWhen you think of the outside of a house, brick is often the first material that comes to mind. But there are other types to choose from.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagApr 22, 20214 minEARTH DAY: TOP TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY AT HOMETop energy savings tips for Earth Day, the main energy consumers in your house and how to address them.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagApr 18, 20217 minRENEWABLES: IS WIND POWER A VIABLE OPTION FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS?Critical factors for a residential wind energy system, pros and cons of a wind turbine, and final thoughts on wind power
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagApr 11, 20217 minDIY TECH: SEARCHING FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION HOMES IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD USING PYTHONIf you're interested in finding out where new houses are being built in Toronto, this can be hard to look up. Try a DIY solution using code.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagApr 6, 20214 minDIY TECH: OUR NEW BLOG SUBSERIESWe introduce this DIY Tech subseries in our blog to make coding more accessible even if you're not tech-savvy. Great for DIY home automation
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagMar 28, 20214 minECO-FRIENDLY TIPS FOR EARLY SPRING LAWN CAREAs most of us dread yard work, starting early in the spring can make your lawn easier to maintain. Here are some tips to get you started.