Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
PLANNING YOUR HOME OFFICE
Your home office can be efficient, comfortable, stylish, fun, safe, flexible, and show off your own personality!
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Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Mar 14, 2021
- 6 min
COMMON CONDITIONS IN AN AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE
When your house is for sale, it's exciting when an offer comes in at the price and closing date you want. But wait, are there conditions?
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Mar 7, 2021
- 5 min
A LOOK AT SOME OF THE FINE-PRINT IN A SELLER REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT
In this blog, we take a closer look at the Seller Representation Agreement and break down some of the pre-printed clauses.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Feb 28, 2021
- 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, 2021
- 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 24, 2021
- 9 min
OUR CONNECTION WITH NATURE THROUGH BIOPHILIC DESIGN
Using biophilic design to connect with nature for the most comfortable home. Principles, do's and don'ts, and the sustainability aspect
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Jan 17, 2021
- 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, 2021
- 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
- Nov 1, 2020
- 4 min
COSTS AND EQUITY - PART 2: DOES BUILDING A HOME GIVE YOU INSTANT EQUITY?
Answering the question if building a custom home in Toronto is good for your equity compared to buying. And debunking instant equity myth.
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 28, 2020
- 4 min
ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN IS BASED ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY POLICY THAT PROMOTES PASSIVE HOUSE
The recent government plans on economic recovery are based on climate action and energy efficiency that promote passive house principles.
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.
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