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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 27, 2020
- 1 min
HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2020!
In a year like no other, we are very fortunate and thankful to pursue our dream of building a new home. We are thankful for all our readers.
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
- Oct 12, 2020
- 6 min
WARRANTY COVERAGE ON A NEW HOME
Explaining the new home warranty coverage also known as Tarion Warranty and providing some examples and tips for your home coverage!
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Oct 4, 2020
- 3 min
WHY WE LOVE MIMICO - TOP FIVE FAVORITES
Mimico is the place we call home. Located in south west Toronto, we love being by the lake. Here are the top 5 things we love about Mimico!
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
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Sep 7, 2020
- 5 min
KEEPING TWO WALLS
An overview of what defines a substantial renovation project, followed by pros and cons compared to a completely new construction build.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Aug 15, 2020
- 6 min
RESILIENCE IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
An article on the background of resilience and how to deal with adversity and overcome obstacles by having a positive mindset
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Aug 3, 2020
- 7 min
KNOW YOUR BOUNDARIES - PART 1 - PROPERTY SURVEY
Know your property rights! This post highlights the importance of a property survey, how to read it and your link to additional resources
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