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Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Apr 6
- 4 min
DIY TECH: OUR NEW BLOG SUBSERIES
We 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 Dittschlag
- Mar 28
- 4 min
ECO-FRIENDLY TIPS FOR EARLY SPRING LAWN CARE
As 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.

Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Mar 21
- 7 min
PLANNING YOUR HOME OFFICE
Your home office can be efficient, comfortable, stylish, fun, safe, flexible, and show off your own personality!

Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Feb 28
- 8 min
2021 INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS
Our version of the 2021 Top Interior Design Trends and why we are seeing them!

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
- 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
- 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!
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