PASSIVE HOUSE TORONTO

4 days ago
7 min

DIY TECH: SEARCHING FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION HOMES IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD USING PYTHON

If 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.

ECO-FRIENDLY TIPS FOR EARLY SPRING LAWN CARE

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.

BUILDING PERMITS: WHEN YOU DON'T NEED ONE

Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag

Feb 7
4 min

BUILDING PERMITS: WHEN YOU DON'T NEED ONE

As we continue to stay home, we are constantly looking at ways to utilize space. Some projects do not require building permits.

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 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.

COSTS AND EQUITY - PART 1: HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BUILD A HOME IN TORONTO?

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 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!

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