A Net Zero Home produces as much energy as it consumes on an annual basis. Natural Resources Canada indicates that Net Zero Homes are not yet market feasible due to the large extra upfront costs of additional construction materials, labour and energy systems. (100 to 150K). The prototype Net Zero Homes that are being constructed […]
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When I received the warranty from Royal Homes, I thought: “Wow, they must really trust their work.” But it’s more than that. As I worked through the design, building and setting process, I learned a lifelong lesson. A great custom home should be built by people who are proud of what they do. I discovered
You’ve made a big investment in your home, and proper maintenance provides two important benefits: it keeps your home in good condition over the long run, and also helps ensure that your statutory warranty rights are protected. This video discusses the importance of home maintenance, provides valuable tips, and demonstrates various seasonal home maintenance tasks.
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Almost 100 years ago, Frank Lloyd Wright had a brilliant insight – why not build in factories, with pre-cut framing and factory built parts. But Wright was ahead of his time. As many of his designs were lauded in Europe, Americans were slow to see his brilliance. But today we’re living in a different economy
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Well, the lights weren’t really on – as the electrical had to be connected on-site. But I used that line because most people don’t believe the extent to which their home is finished when it is delivered. I was shocked to see that the light fixtures were equipped with bulbs when the house was delivered
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Traditionally construction has shied from Pre Fab building. But those of you who follow Royal Homes already know that the possibilities of building design with Royal Homes is infinite – driven by your lot and your budget. The building industry is beginning to take a closer look at the power of custom Pre Fab homes.
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When my house was set and the crane and trucks rumbled off into the sunset, it was pretty tempting to throw in a sleeping bag and have a little first night sleep over. But the job wasn’t quite complete. There are a few finishing touches. The finishing team takes care of many things that make
The design of the home I live in today caught our attention because the designer took a little extra time to think about detail. Now, we built custom through Royal Homes, so we really started with a blank slate. But we looked at hundreds of home plans. By the time we got to Royal Homes,
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There’s no denying that each family member wants his or her own space. With the shift to open living spaces, many families are designing unique features in their open living designs. This all starts with the design process, as you are custom-designing your home. The team at Royal Homes is great at helping you see
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In my dreams, I have an entire wall of cabinets dedicated to the daily junk that comes in every day at my house – the papers, the toys, the packages, the things I need to use, but not now. In those cabinets is a slide-out box for every month. And all the clutter I remove
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