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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
- 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.

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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