Leading Calgary home builders know that you’ve got to make the right choices during construction to optimize energy efficiency in your new house. Conserving energy requires much more than using LED light bulbs and installing EnerGuide-rated appliances. It demands a carefully engineered whole-house approach that creates efficiency layer by layer, and it begins with your…
Many people building Calgary custom homes opt for a deconstruction approach. They dismantle their old house, salvage usable building components and materials, and use them to help build a new one on their current lot. There are many advantages to this approach; you can stay in the same neighbourhood, minimize disruption and uprooting of your…
One of the common misconceptions about custom homes in Calgary is that you have to buy a new lot before you can build your home. The expenses involved with purchasing a plot of land and financing the construction of a new house can put some people off, but current homeowners have another option — one…
One of the most exciting parts of designing a custom home is choosing kitchen options. You should put extra thought and care into your kitchen’s design and layout, not only because it’s one of the busiest rooms in your home, but also because the kitchen has such a strong impact on its resale value. Any…