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The Latest News From Holland Homes​

Read about our latest projects, as well as a selection of news stories from the housing market and home construction / home renovation fields.

Building Code Identification Number (BCIN)

You may wonder how the industry of building and home construction is regulated by the province. Ontario requires that many building designers and certain inspectors pass exams and become registered as practitioners. Each area of specialty has an exam and

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Window Insulation and Sealing Ottawa

One of the areas where you can really make a difference in your home’s insulating value, and your home’s energy bills, is window sealing. Ensuring your home has proper sealing and window insulation around the windows is a great way

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Cold Basement? 5 Things You Can Do!

A cold basement is a common issue that perplexes homeowners who want to enjoy their basement living space without having to resort to space heaters or extra layers of clothing in the winter. Here in Ottawa, many homeowners use their

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New Home Insulation Requirements for Basements

Have you considered the basement insulation requirements of your home? In our previous post on home insulation, we went over some of the basic insulation options available here in Ottawa. While choosing from batt, loose fill, board stock, spray foam

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Soil Issues Impacting Your Home Renovation

The soil surrounding your home is important to understand for purposes of structural integrity and also for its ability to handle water. Not all soil is created equal in terms of its ability to hold water and also its ability

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