Most new homes are built on a building site, brick-by-brick, by a construction crew. But more and more Canadians are going a different route: having their homes custom-built in a safe, clean factory, then shipped and assembled on the site in days! But are these innovative houses defined as prefab homes, or are they more […]
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When you think about it, Canada and Scandinavia have a lot in common: we’re polite, we love the outdoors, we make killer hockey players, and we’re definitely comfortable living in the cold. So, not a stretch to imagine why we often both embrace similar styles of décor in our homes! We’re talking about Scandinavian design,
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Getting a prefab home removes many of the variables that make building a custom house difficult. However, the actual process can vary greatly depending on the company you choose to build and deliver your prefabricated home, along with where and how you plan to build it. From finding the perfect piece of land to move-in
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You’ve always loved the idea of a custom home. Who doesn’t? Imagine waking up every morning in a house with the exact layout, colours, flooring, lights, windows, stairways, and rooms you’ve always wanted…the stuff dreams are made of! But if there’s one thing that turns most people off from building a custom home, it’s the
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Too often, people tend to think in broad strokes. For instance, when contemplating your home’s layout and design, it’s the living room, kitchen, and bedrooms that usually get all the attention. On one hand, this makes sense. You’re bound to devote more attention to the rooms where you’ll be spending most of your time. But
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A well-designed home office can be a sanctuary ‒ a place where you accomplish some of your most profound thinking and meaningful work! And with more of us working from home these days, many productivity experts are massive proponents of moving your desk out of the living room and into a purpose-built home office. However,
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Say you’re trying to sell your home. You’ve paid for an array of renovations, upgraded your appliances, and found a high-performing realtor. In other words, you’ve put plenty of work into receiving the best possible offer for your home so you can turn a tidy profit. Then imagine that, despite all the work you’ve put
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For many years now, the housing crisis has continued to grow in Toronto. The Covid-19 pandemic has shed light on the challenges in Toronto’s housing market, such as the strain placed on the shelter system. As of late July, there were 636 Covid-19 cases linked to shelter outbreaks. As an emergency response, the city has
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The average Canadian household uses 11,135 kWh of electricity per year. At the current average price of $0.174, that means that the average household spends nearly $2,000 a year on electricity! On top of that, 1 kWh of electricity produces a little over 1 pound of CO2 pollution. Is there a better way? Is there
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Royal Homes supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Specifically, goal 12.5 which is to substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse. Reuse was the focus when we considered donating to Habitat for Humanity. Donating to a worthy cause that aligns with our building passion! When the Habitat for Humanity Restore opened
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