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What is the Cost Per Square Foot to Build a Custom Home?

What is the Cost Per Square Foot to Build a Custom Home?

One of the most common questions we hear as home builders is “What does it cost per square foot to build a home?” With many builders, such as those developing spec homes, you are dealing with fixed plans. Many choices are not offered to the homeowner. Made to Last...

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Why Are Building Material Prices Increasing?

Why Are Building Material Prices Increasing?

If you are considering building a home, you may have heard about the increasing cost of building materials. While the price of lumber catches most of the headlines, and thankfully has dropped quite a bit recently, costs are very fluid and rising in other categories....

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Time for Some Home Maintenance and Improvement

Time for Some Home Maintenance and Improvement

As we reach Spring on Vancouver Island, it's always a good time to look around the house and think about home maintenance.  Perhaps you hope to host family and friends at your home in the coming months. Or maybe you are considering selling your home. Regardless, home...

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Bare Point Custom Home Renovation

Bare Point Custom Home Renovation

When Bare Point Custom Home began construction in 2018, the homeowners always planned to complete a future project. The goal was to add to the home and renovate a portion of the existing home after a few years. The original build focused on affordability. But, an...

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Quamichan Net Zero – A National Finalist

Quamichan Net Zero – A National Finalist

Made to Last Custom Homes is excited to announce that one of our projects is a finalist for the 2023 Canadian Home Builders’ Association's (CHBA) National Awards for Housing Excellence. The CHBA National Awards are the premiere competition for new homes and...

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Net Zero Home Building & Design – Do They Save You Money?

Net Zero Home Building & Design – Do They Save You Money?

Made to Last Custom Homes built the Quamichan Net Zero Home on the shores of Quamichan Lake in Duncan. This is the Cowichan Valley’s first officially labelled Net Zero Home. “Net Zero” means that this home produces as much energy as it is consuming. This is partially...

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