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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
- 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
- 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
- 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 31, 2020
- 4 min
EnerPHit vs PASSIVE HOUSE CERTIFICATION
Comparison between the EnerPHit and Passive House certification criteria, including similarities and differences and why they're both valid
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Aug 23, 2020
- 4 min
PASSIVE HOUSE CERTIFICATION CLASSES
A summary of passive house certifications and classes, covering passive house, EnerPHit, Low Energy Building in classic, plus and premium
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 9, 2020
- 5 min
KNOW YOUR BOUNDARIES - PART 2 - EASEMENTS
A simplified summary guide to easements, with a focus on right of way issues between neighbours and easy-to-follow illustrations.
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
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Jul 26, 2020
- 6 min
OUR HOUSE PLANS: EXTERIOR WALK AROUND
Our house plans: Exterior walk around. An overview of the property, renderings and elevation drawings showcasing the plans of our house
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