There are so many factors involved when it comes to building a new home or cottage. The decision to do a custom build alone is a huge commitment. There’s so much thought and planning that goes into even getting to the point of saying “yes, we can do this.”  ...

There are so many factors involved in a custom build. In fact, most of my blog posts are dedicated to helping people navigate the custom build process and answer your questions on new home and cottage construction.  Perhaps the toughest part of a new build...

Short answer: probably longer than you think.    We often have new customers come through the door in March or April saying they want to start building this spring. What they might not realize is the timeline involved in getting a build started.   On...

Short answer: It can be.  That said,  like a custom home there’s an endless number of options that can go into building your dream custom cottage. Where you decide to draw the line on those options will likely determine your end cost. One of the biggest changes we see...

The first question everyone probably asks you when you tell them you’re going to build a new home is: “when do you plan to start?” Seems like a great question. After all, most of your actions in the upcoming months will all revolve around the timeline of when the...

Looking for the perfect lot to build your dream cottage can be quite a challenge. Some of the most fantastic spots are water access only, which adds another dimension of complexity. On the plus side, these water access lots can also be significantly cheaper than road...

When I sat down to write this article, I had a long list of various energy efficient upgrades that could be used in new builds. Although it’s a good list, with plenty of great options, the fact is, most people don’t want to dump their whole budget into energy savings...

Basement Floors: Wood or Concrete?   This is a very common dilemma on new builds. For years it was standard and just assumed that basement floors were concrete. These floors were simply concrete poured on top of gravel, with any necessary plumbing and weeping...

Any time we’re making a purchase of this magnitude, we want to be very confident about how the money end of things is going to work.   There’s 2 common questions we get when it comes to the financial part of a custom build:   What is the payment schedule?...

If you are thinking about building your dream home, you are probably worried about making some mistakes. That's normal. But you can avoid some of the bigger ones. To help you along we've collected our top common mistakes people make when building a custom home....