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What it Really Means to Build Custom
Planning Your Lot & Home, Building Your Home, Articles
Whether it is your first home or cottage, or whether you’re building for your retirement years, planning a custom-designed home is an exciting opportunity to create a space to match your needs now, and in the future rather than fitting into an existing layout. It’s a chance to bring your own lifestyle vision into reality. …
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The Ultimate GIft-Giving Guide for Cottagers
Depending on a number of circumstances, cottage life can be very different from life in the city. Woodstove heating, outdoor plumbing, or even access to electricity can make cottage essentials more unique. So, what do you buy the cottage dweller in your life? Whether you’re lucky enough to be invited as a guest or are …
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2018 Gift Giving Guide for New Home Owners
Coming up with gift ideas can be a challenge. While it’s fun to buy for a new homeowner, be it an individual or couple, it can be difficult to find a gift they haven’t already received. When preparing your list, it’s best to think about recent life events of the new homeowner and go from …
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The Essential 2018 Cottage Opening Checklist
For a while there, it felt like winter would never loosen its icy grasp on us. But now that spring has finally sprung, and it’s time to start writing your 2018 cottage opening checklist. Here are some cottage opening essentials you won’t want to miss! Before You Go Don’t hit the road without a plan. …
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5 Reasons Why the Kawarthas are the Perfect Place to Build a Cottage
Clear waters, inspiring artisans, and mouth-watering treats are just a few reasons why the Kawarthas are the perfect place to build a cottage. Each of the region’s diverse communities has room to build and its own wonders to explore! Discover why the Kawarthas could be the place to build your cottage. 1. A Getaway Close …
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The Advantages of Building a New Home vs. Buying a Resale
The idea of building a new home from the ground up can be daunting. If you sell your old house first, it could also mean not having a home during the construction period. Buying a pre-existing house seems like a valuable shortcut: the house is already there, so I just need to make a few …
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The Cost Savings and Other Benefits of Going With a Pre-Fab Cottage
Many Canadians dream of owning a cottage at some point in their lives. In fact, two-thirds of Canadian Millennials are keenly interested in having one as an alternative to big city real estate costs. Some prefer to invest in a fixer-upper, as this represents the type of cottage they loved in their youth. Others favour …
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Five Up and Coming Cottage Towns in Ontario
If you’re an Ontario cottage country fan, chances are you are familiar with such popular destinations as Muskoka, Southampton, Port Elgin, and Sauble Beach. However, there are also up and coming towns with many charms of their own and often carry a lower purchase price, for both cottages and empty lots. A growing number of …
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Five Outdoor Activities to Try This Winter at the Cottage
When people think of time at the cottage, their mind usually jumps to lounging on the beach or going hiking. However, for those with winterized cottages, there is a whole other world of fun awaiting them during wintertime. Here are five outdoor activities to try this winter at the cottage. Skating Public skating in arenas …
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Top 10 Reasons to Escape to the Cottage this Holiday Season
Christmas in the big city has its charms, but have you ever celebrated it at the cottage? Your favourite summertime destination in the country can also be a magical place this chilly time of year. Here are the top 10 reasons why you should consider escaping to the cottage this holiday season. 10. Tranquil Beauty …
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Difference Between Traditional and Modern Homes
When it comes to buying or building a house, one of the first decisions you’ll make is what style you want your home to be. The difference between modern and traditional homes goes beyond what meets the eye. Here are some of the key traits defining these two popular styles. Modern or Traditional: What Does …
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