Category: Lifestyle

  • Benefits To Building Custom

    Benefits To Building Custom

    When your home buying process begins, it will start with deciding if you want to buy a pre-built home, or custom build. Building a custom home or cottage comes with many benefits. If you are building a custom home, you will not be inheriting someone else’s problems. Older homes and cottages may have issues that the previous owner(s) have left and not maintained or fixed. You will not have a cookie-cutter design. A custom build not only includes the build itself, but the location as well. When you choose to build, you are deciding where you are purchasing the land to build on. You can find the location that best matches your geographic desires. 

    The process of building provides a great sense of pride in knowing you had a hand in all aspects of the build. When you build custom, you are choosing finishes that match your specific style and designs that match your lifestyle, not someone else’s. It is easy to change paint colour, but things such as tile backsplashes, quartz countertops, cabinet colours, stair locations and bedroom count are more permanent decisions. Custom building allows for you to truly get a floor plan that matches up with your location, personal needs and routine. Everyone has different priorities when it comes to a home. For some, ensuring there is a lot of storage is the top of their list, where for others, it is about having their personality shine through with unique features like a reading nook. With a custom build budget, you are able to prioritize what you want in a home. You will be building something that 100% reflects your priorities. 

    A custom build also allows for a higher quality product. There is attention to detail, and the products used for the build are trusted, carefully curated and the craftsmanship is superior. In a showroom you can feel the different products, see the colour in different lighting and envision how the finishes will pair together. You will want to choose finishes based on things such as if you have dogs or kids, the type of flooring matters. A countertop finish, if you are a red wine drinker, would matter for example. These are considerations you can make when building custom. You are also able to make your build energy efficient, which is beneficial in the long run. It will help with resale value, but also utility costs.

    A home is where you will create memories and spend the majority of your time. A custom build allows that place to reflect you directly. Determine what is important to you when choosing if a custom build is best for you.

    Written by: Reenie Brydon July 2026

  • Why Kawartha Lakes Is A Good Place To Build

    Why Kawartha Lakes Is A Good Place To Build

    When homeowners or cottage owners are choosing a place to build, there are many things to consider other than the price tag of the land. And there are many factors that draw those building, to Kawartha Lakes.

    A main feature of the area is that Kawartha Lakes is home to over 250 lakes. Those looking to build will be able to find the perfect lake for them. The area is also part of the Trent Severn Waterway. This provides the ability for interconnected lake hopping and continental waterway access. The Trent-Severn locks are run entirely by Parks Canada making it stress-free and the ability for overnight lock station camping and rentals. As the main waterfront communities were designed around the waterway, boaters can boat-in to these communities like Fenelon Falls, Bobcaygeon and Lindsay, allowing you to skip the roadway traffic and park at public docks. 

    These beautiful lakes also provide fantastic fishing opportunities. Kawartha Lakes is recognized as a world-class freshwater fishing area. Specifically known for Muskie, Walleye and Bass, with many fishing tournaments offered. The area is also great for ice fishing, so you don’t need to stop your hobby when winter hits. 

    If you’re looking for another relaxing hobby in the area, golf is a great option. There are 14 gorgeous golf courses, 7 being dedicated 9-hole courses. This is a fantastic way to meet others living in the area when you join a league, go for lunch or join a foursome for a round. 

    Another fantastic feature about Kawartha Lakes, is all of the stunning parks and trails. Home to 53.8 kilometres of the 24,000 km Trans Canada Trail, allowing for great outdoor fun and exercise. The terrain is flat and smooth making it perfect for biking, walking, running and horseback riding. In the winter the trail is perfect for snowshoeing, walking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. If interested in  ATV’ing there is the KATVA Trail Network with great tracks and trails throughout the municipality. Each town in the Kawartha Lakes also offers gorgeous parks to enjoy a walk, read a book or just take in the nature.

    Culture is a major benefit to living in the Kawartha Lakes. It is rich in entertainment, art and food. There are four live performance theatres that range in plays, dance showcases, and live music. You can often find live music in local parks and restaurants. Locals can also immerse themselves in the 6 museums in the area, with the local library offering free admission for most of them. Art is also a major importance for Kawartha Lakes as there are 5 art galleries, along with many murals and statues throughout the area to enjoy. Locals can also express themselves through fashion with many fantastic locally owned boutiques and shops. Indulging in the incredible food is also a must. So many delicious locally owned restaurants and chips trucks with a wide variety of food styles allow you to fulfill any food craving. 

    Finally, the Kawartha Lakes offers the charm of the Muskoka’s without the price tag. The cost of living is significantly less than other popular cottage areas. Locals also do not need to worry about the area becoming a ghost town in the winter, as the Kawartha Lakes has many benefits year round. When you build in the Kawartha Lakes, you will easily fall in love with the area.

    If you are looking to build in the Kawartha Lakes, we would love to help you build your legacy. Send us an email at info@rwhconstruction.ca for more information.

    Written By: Reenie Brydon May, 2026