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Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
Oct 18, 20204 min read
DO YOU NEED A SPECIALIZED REAL ESTATE LAWYER TO BUY A HOUSE?
A real estate lawyer is your guide through the home purchase, here our tips to finding a good real estate lawyer
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
Oct 12, 20206 min read
WARRANTY COVERAGE ON A NEW HOME
Explaining the new home warranty coverage also known as Tarion Warranty and providing some examples and tips for your home coverage!
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
Sep 28, 20204 min read
ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN IS BASED ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY POLICY THAT PROMOTES PASSIVE HOUSE
The recent government plans on economic recovery are based on climate action and energy efficiency that promote passive house principles.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
Sep 20, 20205 min read
HOW TO FIND A BUILDER
The ultimate guide to the research and selection process of a custom home builder for you as a homeowner.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
Sep 13, 20205 min read
BEING FLEXIBLE DURING CONSTRUCTION WITHOUT COMPROMISING
Using a flexible approach over compromising to deal with difficult decisions and achieve solutions with mutual gain
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
Sep 7, 20205 min read
KEEPING TWO WALLS
An overview of what defines a substantial renovation project, followed by pros and cons compared to a completely new construction build.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
Aug 31, 20204 min read
EnerPHit vs PASSIVE HOUSE CERTIFICATION
Comparison between the EnerPHit and Passive House certification criteria, including similarities and differences and why they're both valid
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
Aug 23, 20204 min read
PASSIVE HOUSE CERTIFICATION CLASSES
A summary of passive house certifications and classes, covering passive house, EnerPHit, Low Energy Building in classic, plus and premium
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
Aug 15, 20206 min read
RESILIENCE IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
An article on the background of resilience and how to deal with adversity and overcome obstacles by having a positive mindset
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
Aug 8, 20205 min read
KNOW YOUR BOUNDARIES - PART 2 - EASEMENTS
A simplified summary guide to easements, with a focus on right of way issues between neighbours and easy-to-follow illustrations.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
Aug 3, 20207 min read
KNOW YOUR BOUNDARIES - PART 1 - PROPERTY SURVEY
Know your property rights! This post highlights the importance of a property survey, how to read it and your link to additional resources
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
Jul 26, 20206 min read
OUR HOUSE PLANS: EXTERIOR WALK AROUND
Our house plans: Exterior walk around. An overview of the property, renderings and elevation drawings showcasing the plans of our house
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis Dittschlag
Jul 19, 202010 min read
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING STANDARDS
An overview of sustainable buildings standards, from building code, EnerGuide and Energy Star to LEED, Passive House and others
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