Mike Holmes’ Fall Maintenance Checklist

Feel that crisp in the air lately? That’s a pretty good signal that fall season is on its way. Makes me a little sad because I love being on my boat when it’s warm outside. Fall is crunch-time for getting your home prepared before winter quickly approaches, daylight is shortened, and the snow flies. Be sure […]

What You Need to Know About New Home Builds

People choose to build a custom home because they want to live in a space that suits their needs and lifestyles. With a custom home, you can ensure that you’re happy with every part of the design and that your new home build reflects your needs.

Cost to Build a Custom Home in Ottawa

When people approach us about building them a custom home in Ottawa, one of the first questions they ask is: how much will it cost? It’s hard to provide an estimate for the overall cost of a custom home because there are too many variables.

Proud to be a Holmes Approved Homes Builder

In 2020, we were honoured to join the Holmes Approved Homes program. Created by Mike Holmes, a respected Canadian builder & contractor, the program aims to provide homebuyers with a house that’s built right the first time. Builders that are a part of the program are committed to Make It Right® and build a home […]

Tips for Creating a Healthy Home

People are spending more time than ever before in their houses. As a result, there has been more thought put into how our homes are keeping us safe and healthy.

Increase Energy Efficiency in Your Custom Home

When building a custom home, you have the opportunity to increase energy efficiency by making smart design and building decisions. Not only does improving energy efficiency help keep monthly energy bills low, but it also lowers your carbon footprint which is better for the environment.

Designing a Custom Home in Ottawa

Designing a custom home in Ottawa is easy—when you work with a full-service home builder. There are countless factors to consider when designing a home. While most people tend to think about bedroom size or kitchen configuration, there are also equally important—but less discussed—considerations such as HVAC design, staircase position and outlet placement.

How to Bring Outdoor Living Inside

One of the best ways to bridge the gap between outdoor and indoor living is through the use of a sunroom. Large windows flood the space with sunlight and you can enjoy a number of benefits from adding this extra room to your custom home build.

The First Step in Building a Custom Home

The first, and most important step, when building a custom home is choosing the builder. A full-service custom home builder should be like a partner and guide you through every step of the process. This includes helping find the right piece of property, secure financing, presenting designs and overseeing every part of the build.

Top 10 Spring Maintenance Tasks

By Mike Holmes I always talk about my 4 phases of homeownership: Buy It Right, Own It Right, Protect It Right and Sell It Right. I started my Holmes Approved Homes program so that homeowners can Buy It Right, which means buy a home that was built right the first time. If you have recently […]

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