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300+ % Energy Efficiency Gains – Here’s How …

300+ % Energy Efficiency Gains – Here’s How …

If you’re thinking of building a new home, the steps you take today to be more energy efficient will pay huge dividends over time.  Month after month, from now on … Here, in an interview…

Connecting … Families Who Want to Build with Key Products & Services …

Connecting … Families Who Want to Build with Key Products & Services …

I had the privilege of enjoying a truly great – “connecting” – experience with a customer family last week! What a blast … First, we met up at the local Timmy’s for a coffee.  Nice,…

How to "Stand Up" a Prefab Home – 5 Mission-Critical "Must Do’s" …

How to "Stand Up" a Prefab Home – 5 Mission-Critical "Must Do’s" …

He’s been standing up prefabs for well-over 20 years.  Built dozens & dozens & dozens of them. And now, seasoned construction professional, Kelvin Bartsch of Kel-Bar Developments works mobile with the FasterLockUp.com group of companies,…

How to Maximize Comfort & Minimize Energy Costs in Your New Home …

How to Maximize Comfort & Minimize Energy Costs in Your New Home …

I had the pleasure of interviewing Mechanical Engineer, Emmanuel Lavoie of Reevolution.ca about the latest sustainable / green HVAC (Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning) systems being used in higher end residential homes these days. Here’s a…

How Norelco Cabinets Safely Ships Kitchens All Over W. Canada …

How Norelco Cabinets Safely Ships Kitchens All Over W. Canada …

For a limited time, all Winton Global Homes and NorPine Cottages customers will receive 10% of the value of their new home package against the price of their kitchen cabinets from renown kitchen cabinet manufacturer,…

Good Value in these North Okanagan Building Lots …

Good Value in these North Okanagan Building Lots …

It’s natural that plenty of folks check out FasterLockUp.com as a smarter, greener … well, faster … way to build.  ;-)  And often, families will investigate better ways to build LONG BEFORE they officially own…

Preston West Development in Enderby is Ready to Build Out …

Preston West Development in Enderby is Ready to Build Out …

I bumped into Earl Shipmaker in Enderby recently and he was kind enough to give a quick tour of his new 11 lot development. Located on a semi rural cul-de-sac, Preston West boasts several flat…

How to Manage Your Build HERE, When You Live THERE …

How to Manage Your Build HERE, When You Live THERE …

I just got off the phone with Cyril (not his real name).  He lives in Calgary and he’s planning on building this summer in the Shuswap. Sound familiar? The more folks I talk to, the…

Cottage Style Curb Appeal and a Little Country Comfort …

Cottage Style Curb Appeal and a Little Country Comfort …

I just received these beautiful photos of a gorgeous little cottage my clients built and are just finishing off. Check it out … Depending where you’re building, this cottage package price is around … $44,000…

Sizing Up Your Options When it Comes to Building …

Sizing Up Your Options When it Comes to Building …

It’s very important that you “size up your options” very carefully, if you’re thinking of building. Very important. Research, research, research.  It’s huge! And interestingly, when I read the piece below, I saw gems and…