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Everything You Need to Know About the 21st Annual Cottage November 6, 2025

Image source: Cottage Life official website. The Cottage Life Fall Show is back for its 21st year, offering cottage owners, builders, renovators, and outdoor enthusiasts a one-of-a-kind weekend experience. Running November 14–16, 2025, at [...]

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When Is the Best Time to Build a House? October 26, 2025

One of the most common—and most important—questions we hear from clients is: “When is the best time to build a house?” The answer can depend on your priorities—speed, budget, or weather—but [...]

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Custom Home House Plans: Bringing Your Dream to Life October 19, 2025

Designing a home begins with a vision — a sense of place, proportion, and personality. At Tech Home, that vision takes form through our Custom Home House Plans, each one created to reflect the way you [...]

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The 10 Biggest Red Flags You Hired the Wrong Custom October 12, 2025

Hiring the right custom home builder is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when building your dream home. Unfortunately, not all builders deliver what they promise—and spotting the early warning signs [...]

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Builders Risk Insurance: Everything You Need to Know October 1, 2025

When planning a custom home or cottage, every detail matters—from site layout and material choices to timelines and trades. But one critical element that often gets overlooked early in the process is builders risk [...]

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Everything You Need to Know About the Tarion Warranty September 21, 2025

When you’re investing in a new home or custom cottage, peace of mind is just as important as craftsmanship or location. The building process involves dozens of moving parts—and no matter how experienced [...]

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Other News

custom cottage builders The Process of Building a Custom Cottage: Step-by-Step Guide September 14, 2025

The process of building a custom cottage involves more than just construction — it’s a sequence of well-planned steps that shape every aspect of the final home.

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custom cottage builders 8 Cottage Garden Design Ideas for a Functional and Beautiful September 9, 2025

Here are eight cottage garden design ideas you can use to create a space that balances charm and usability.

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custom cottage builders How Much Does It Cost to Build a Custom Cottage August 31, 2025

The cost to build a custom cottage in Ontario ranges from $300–$550 per sq ft. Learn what influences cost and how to plan your cottage project with confidence.

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custom cottage builders Cottage Maintenance Made Easy: Simple Tips to Keep Your Retreat August 24, 2025

A well-maintained cottage remains a place for making memories, and caring for it ensures those moments can continue season after season.

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  • Dear Fred and Stephen,

    Thank for the outstanding job you did for us. It was a great relief to have someone you know you could trust especially since we were away.

    Bill J.
  • We have just returned from our first visit to the cottage since the erection was completed. Our project is on Nine Mile Lake near Bala. We want to thank you very much for how smoothly the project has gone and how outstanding the finishing result is.

    S.H. , Janice Riddel
  • Howard and I wish to thank you for the design of our new home. Steve and John have both been very helpful and attetntive to our concerns.

    Howard & Elaine
  • To our friends at Tech Homes, we just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed working with you on the design and construction on our new home.

    Kerry & Greg
  • We want to thank you all for building our retirement home. It is just beautiful. We love it !

    Don and Brenda Box
  • Thanks for all your help and being part of the ‘dream team’ that made our 'dream’ a reality

    Joan and Ron Fry
  • We can’t say how wonderful all the staff were. They are, without exception, very knowledgeable and eager to ensure everything is done properly and to a high standard. It has been a great and satisfying experience from the planning stages through to …

    Bryan and Susan Graham
  • Thanks for the outstanding job you did for us. It was a great relief to have someone you know you can trust, especially since we were away.

    John
  • There are so many superlatives I am unsure where to begin. Our total experience was so positive. Your dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction is exemplary. As neighbors, friends and relatives watched the growth of our home, they constantl…

    Gerald and Joy Wagner-Arbus
  • It has been almost a year since the completion of our home and it gives us much pride to own such a beautiful, well built, quality home. To say we are ‘satisfied’ is an understatement – we are absolutely thrilled ! From the time we signed the contra…

    Ruth and Doug Lewis
  • Thanks Fred for designing and building our dream home. We can’t recommend your team highly enough for your outstanding effort. This project is a one-in-a-lifetime adventure and it was comforting to have a professional of your expertise and experienc…

    Gary Punfield and Marg Kennedy