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Quality Homes & Renovations - Blown in Insulation

Quality Homes & Renovations - Blown in Insulation

September 8th, 2025

Blown-In Insulation: How It Works and Why It Matters

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Quality Homes & Renovations - Spray Foam Insulation

Quality Homes & Renovations - Spray Foam Insulation

August 25th, 2025

Building Smarter with 2 lb Closed-Cell Spray Foam: Why It Works and Where It Fits

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Quality Homes & Renovations - Rigid Insulation

Quality Homes & Renovations - Rigid Insulation

August 11th, 2025

Types of rigid insulation and where they are used in your home.

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Quality Homes & Renovations - Batt Insulation

Quality Homes & Renovations - Batt Insulation

July 28th, 2025

How it is made and how it works.

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Quality Homes & Renovations: How the Process Works

Quality Homes & Renovations: How the Process Works

July 14th, 2025

How our process works from the first conversation to the finishing touches.

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Quality Homes & Renovations: Construction Terms

Quality Homes & Renovations: Construction Terms

June 30th, 2025

Quality Homes & Renovations: Construction A Humorous Guide to Understanding your Contractor

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Quality Homes & Renovations - Tarion Home Warranty

Quality Homes & Renovations - Tarion Home Warranty

June 16th, 2025

Quality Homes & Renovations - Tarion Home Warranty How the Tarion Home warranty benefits you.

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Quality Homes & Renovations: Wood Siding

Quality Homes & Renovations: Wood Siding

June 2nd, 2025

Quality Homes & Renovations: Wood Siding Laying out the options for wood siding on your home.

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Quality Homes & Renovations: Fiber Cement Siding

Quality Homes & Renovations: Fiber Cement Siding

May 19th, 2025

Quality Homes & Renovations: Fiber Cement Siding Why choose fiber cement siding?

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Quality Homes & Renovations: Vinyl Siding

Quality Homes & Renovations: Vinyl Siding

May 5th, 2025

Quality Homes & Renovations: Vinyl Siding Pros & cons of vinyl siding.

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Quality Homes & Renovations: Rainscreens - Behind the Scenes Details

Quality Homes & Renovations: Rainscreens - Behind the Scenes Details

April 21st, 2025

Quality Homes & Renovations: Rainscreens - Behind the Scenes Details

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Quality Homes & Renovations: Roof Venting

Quality Homes & Renovations: Roof Venting

April 7th, 2025

Quality Homes & Renovations: Roof Venting How and why we vent the attic space.

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Quality Homes & Renovations - Exterior Doors

Quality Homes & Renovations - Exterior Doors

March 24th, 2025

Quality Homes & Renovations - Exterior Doors Choosing the right exterior door for your home.

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Quality Homes & Renovations: Installing Vinyl Windows

Quality Homes & Renovations: Installing Vinyl Windows

March 10th, 2025

Quality Homes & Renovations: Installing Vinyl Windows Best practices to install vinyl windows.

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Quality Homes & Renovations: Low E Coatings and Inert Gas

Quality Homes & Renovations: Low E Coatings and Inert Gas

February 24th, 2025

Quality Homes & Renovations: Low E Coatings and Inert Gas Further exploring how thermal panes create energy efficiency.

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Quality Homes & Renovations: Thermal Panes

Quality Homes & Renovations: Thermal Panes

February 10th, 2025

Quality Homes & Renovations: Thermal Panes How thermal panes are manufactured and work.

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Quality Homes & Renovations - Vinyl Windows

Quality Homes & Renovations - Vinyl Windows

January 27th, 2025

Quality Homes & Renovations - Vinyl Windows Manufacture, features and installation.

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Quality Homes & Renovations: Soffit, Fascia & Eavestrough

Quality Homes & Renovations: Soffit, Fascia & Eavestrough

January 20th, 2025

Quality Homes & Renovations: Soffit, Fascia & Eavestrough What these are and how they work for your home.

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Quality Homes & Renovations: Roof Coverings Part II: Steel Roofing

Quality Homes & Renovations: Roof Coverings Part II: Steel Roofing

January 13th, 2025

Quality Homes & Renovations: Roof Coverings Part II: Steel Roofing A review of steel roofing types.

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Quality Homes & Renovations: Roof Covering Materials Part I

Quality Homes & Renovations: Roof Covering Materials Part I

January 6th, 2025

Quality Homes & Renovations: Roof Covering Materials Part I Understanding underlayment & shingles for your roof covering.

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Quality Homes & Renovations: The Importance of the Scope of Work

Quality Homes & Renovations: The Importance of the Scope of Work

December 30th, 2024

Quality Homes & Renovations: The Importance of the Scope of Work What is a Scope of Work and why is it important for your project?

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Quality Homes & Renovations - Roof Framing

Quality Homes & Renovations - Roof Framing

December 23rd, 2024

Quality Homes & Renovations - Roof Framing An overview of roof framing and construction for renovations and new homes.

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Quality Homes & Renovations: Wall Framing Basics

Quality Homes & Renovations: Wall Framing Basics

December 16th, 2024

Quality Homes & Renovations: Wall Framing Basics A basic primer on framing walls for your new home.

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Quality Homes & Renovations: Framing the Floor

Quality Homes & Renovations: Framing the Floor

December 9th, 2024

Quality Homes & Renovations: Framing the Floor. Ensuring your floor system does not bounce or squeak.

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Quality Homes & Renovations: Building in Rural Areas

Quality Homes & Renovations: Building in Rural Areas

December 2nd, 2024

Quality Homes & Renovations: Building in Rural Areas The process for building in rural areas.

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Quality Homes & Renovations: Pier Foundations

Quality Homes & Renovations: Pier Foundations

November 25th, 2024

Quality Homes & Renovations: Pier Foundations. Pros, cons & applications for pier foundations.

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Quality Homes & Renovations: What is a Slab on Grade Foundation?

Quality Homes & Renovations: What is a Slab on Grade Foundation?

November 18th, 2024

Quality Homes & Renovations: What is a Slab on Grade Foundation? An overview of construction methods, benefits and drawbacks of slab on grade foundations.

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Quality Homes & Renovations: Foundation Drainage & Landscaping

Quality Homes & Renovations: Foundation Drainage & Landscaping

November 11th, 2024

Quality Homes & Renovations: Foundation Drainage & Landscaping The importance of drainage and landscaping to keeping your foundation & basement dry.

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Quality Homes & Renovations: Waterproofing for a Dry Basement

Quality Homes & Renovations: Waterproofing for a Dry Basement

November 4th, 2024

Quality Homes & Renovations: Waterproofing for a Dry Basement Set your foundation up for success and comfort with the right foundation waterproofing.

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Quality Homes & Renovations: Foundation Types for a Basement

Quality Homes & Renovations: Foundation Types for a Basement

October 28th, 2024

Quality Homes & Renovations: Foundation Types for a Basement Different types of foundations and deciding which one is right for your project.

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Quality Homes & Renovations: Why the Budget Matters

Quality Homes & Renovations: Why the Budget Matters

October 21st, 2024

Quality Homes & Renovations: Why the Budget Matters. Should you tell your contractor your budget? Why discussing the budget is important.

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What is Building Science? A Practical Guide for Homeowners

What is Building Science? A Practical Guide for Homeowners

October 14th, 2024

What is Building Science? A Practical Guide for Homeowners

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Insights & Inspiration - What is the purpose of this blog?

Insights & Inspiration - What is the purpose of this blog?

October 7th, 2024

What is the purpose of this blog? Behind the scenes of carpentry and estimating at Quality Homes & Renovations.

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Quality Homes & Renovations: Interview with Darcy Panke

Quality Homes & Renovations: Interview with Darcy Panke

September 30th, 2024

Interview with Quality Homes & Renovations president Darcy Panke about his roots in Golden Lake Ontario and the company's beginnings.

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