Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
HOW TO BEST CARE FOR HARDWOOD FLOORS
Hardwood floors add value to your home. Here are three easy ways to care for hardwood floors to keep dirt away and keep them looking new.
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Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Aug 1, 2021
- 3 min
3 EASY WAYS TO CREATE A CALMING SPACE AT HOME
Creating a calming space at home is easier than you think. Here are three easy tips to help you create a peaceful sanctuary in your home.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Jul 25, 2021
- 3 min
WHAT IS NET ZERO? HOW DOES IT APPLY TO HOUSES?
What is Net Zero? Can a house achieve Net Zero? Defining Net Zero and applicable standards, e.g. Passive House, and remaining challenges.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Jul 18, 2021
- 3 min
TOP 3 PANDEMIC INSPIRED HOME RENOVATION TRENDS
The pandemic has inspired many to renovate their homes for work, play, and sleep. Here are three renovation trends that are here to stay.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Jul 11, 2021
- 4 min
DOES A HEAT PUMP COUNT AS RENEWABLE ENERGY?
Heat pumps are highly efficient, but are they considered renewable energy? No but they are still a great choice in modern home construction
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Jul 4, 2021
- 5 min
CHOOSING YOUR FLOOR AND WALL TILES
Tiles are great in kitchens, bathrooms and foyers because they are water resistant. Here are some things to consider when choosing tiles.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Jun 27, 2021
- 4 min
ALTERNATIVES TO HARDWOOD FLOORING
Hardwood flooring is often a great choice for your home, but it may not always work in all circumstances. Let's look at other alternatives.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Jun 21, 2021
- 2 min
1 YEAR BLOG ANNIVERSARY
Our house blog on its 1-year anniversary!
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Jun 13, 2021
- 5 min
CHOOSING YOUR HARDWOOD FLOORS
When it comes to choosing the flooring inside your home, many homeowners choose hardwood. It's timeless, durable and to adds property value.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Jun 6, 2021
- 4 min
DESIGN INSPIRATION: POWDER ROOM
The powder room, tiny space with a mighty impact. Design inspiration for a modern and timeless design.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- May 30, 2021
- 4 min
BACKYARD SHADE IDEAS TO KEEP YOU COOL
There are many ways to create shade in your backyard. In this blog, we look at umbrellas, shade sails, awnings, pergolas, and gazebos.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- May 23, 2021
- 4 min
UNIVERSAL DESIGN & ACCESSIBILITY AT HOME
Tips and tricks for safe universal design and accessibility features around the house to achieve a truly forever home.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- May 16, 2021
- 5 min
CHOOSING A HOME SECURITY SYSTEM
As homeowners, it is common to worry about your home while you are out of town. Investing in a home security system is worth considering.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- May 9, 2021
- 4 min
RENEWABLES VS ENERGY SAVINGS - WHICH IS MORE SUSTAINABLE?
Prioritizing energy efficiency & energy savings is key to becoming more sustainable. Also, what is sustainability and how can you get there
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- May 2, 2021
- 4 min
EXTERIOR WALL FINISHES: PROS & CONS OF MATERIALS
When you think of the outside of a house, brick is often the first material that comes to mind. But there are other types to choose from.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Apr 22, 2021
- 4 min
EARTH DAY: TOP TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY AT HOME
Top energy savings tips for Earth Day, the main energy consumers in your house and how to address them.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Apr 18, 2021
- 7 min
RENEWABLES: IS WIND POWER A VIABLE OPTION FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS?
Critical factors for a residential wind energy system, pros and cons of a wind turbine, and final thoughts on wind power
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Apr 11, 2021
- 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.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
- Apr 6, 2021
- 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, 2021
- 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.
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