Secondary Suites & Cabins
In the past, backyard cottages were sometimes designed for seasonal guests or an elderly parent. They were often quaint dwellings with one or two bedrooms with a small deck and perhaps a garden. Cottages
Coastal Style
The basic foundation of cottage style is to respect traditional elements, recycle, and reuse when possible. The virtue of this evergreen style putting salvaged and found items back into use in a way that
Siting A New Home
Home siting is the process of determining how to place the house on a building lot for maximum livability. Siting is influenced mostly by the building footprint compared to available land. In the countryside, natural
Regular Home Inspections
Many people don't realize how important it is to inspect their house on a regular basis. You may be able to do a complete inspection on your own, but if not, consider hiring a home
Condos Are Communities
One of the nice things about buying a condo is the sense of security in a collective. Neighbors usually have similar lifestyles and expectations for their home. There is a congruence of feeling and a
Improving Natural Light
In ancient times, light was the primary consideration of the architect and builder. The sun and it's position during the day prioritized the siting of the dwelling and it's openings. More light means more
Buy New or Resale?
Buying a home can be an exercise in priorities and value. Home buyers are inundated with different comparable properties, each having it's own value proposition. One predominant factor that more people are looking at
The Smart Home Revolution
Smart home is a catchphrase for a household that features labor-saving devices connected to and supported by a cloud infrastructure for data processing. Each device connects to the cloud via your home or office
Fixing Squeaky Floors
As construction materials dry out and a house settles, there may be a few spots on the floors that squeak when someone walks on them. This is a natural occurrence that affects wood construction houses
Sound Proofing For Condos
It's important to note that noise is a two-way annoyance: If you can hear your neighbors talk on the phone or watch a movie that means they can hear you too. In this context, soundproofing