Please note: I am by no means an expert on septic systems but my facts have been reviewed by our installer. Feel free to do your own research. You can start here to learn about traditional septic...

One of the homeowner responsibilities when building a new home is getting the building permits. With a little research, help from your builder and other contractors, it can be easy-ish. Below, you'll...

Even though we had done our homework and made some pre-selection choices, we took a few extra minutes on the big items to be sure of our decision. In this post I share our experience and best tips...

Summer is a perfect season to relax and enjoy doing nothing in particular for hours. It's so much easier to just sit when you have a good book in your hand - or in your ear (in audiobook format)...

Even though my dad is no longer around, I still have lots of dads and dad-like guys in my life to honour this Father's Day.Here are my Top 5 Father's Day Gift Ideas

Without having access to city water, we'll need to find a way to supply our new home with water. As with most elements of our build, half the fun is doing our research first. So, it was time to dig...