Blog tagged as barn renovation

Barn Conversion: A Practical Guide to Transforming Existing Rural Structures

Barn Conversion: A Practical Guide to Transforming Existing Rural Structures

By Krista Hulshof

Learn how barn conversion projects work, key challenges, planning steps, and what to consider when turning an existing rural structure into a functional home or agritourism space.
27.11.25 04:12 PM
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A Practical Guide for Post and Beam Construction Buildings

A Practical Guide for Post and Beam Construction Buildings

By Krista Hulshof

Learn how post and beam construction works, its benefits, challenges, and what to consider when planning a rural home or agritourism project.
26.11.25 04:05 PM
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How Much Does A Passive House Cost?

How Much Does A Passive House Cost?

By Krista Hulshof

Learn all about custom home costs and the extra costs associated with high-performance homes like passive and pretty good houses. Find out what factors affect the cost of building your dream home, what to watch out for, and general principles to keep in mind.
23.01.24 05:05 PM
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How to adopt a Barn?

How to adopt a Barn?

By Krista Hulshof

Many people are captivated by barn conversions. If you don’t own a barn, you can still create your dream barn by adopting one! Read on to discover how to adopt a barn and the benefits of doing so.
03.08.23 07:31 PM
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Wilmot Township barn declared unsafe for gatherings

By Krista Hulshof

The verdict issued by the Ontario Fire Commission on Tuesday is a complex issue and an important debate for agritourism in Ontario. It highlights the difficulties and often the rigidity of policy that townships must uphold, and the lack of discourse between residents who are the heart and soul of a ...
23.10.13 10:26 PM
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Crazy Idea #1 -tobacco kiln B&B

By Krista Hulshof

BEFORE BEFORE As many of you probably don't notice anymore smoking in bars, entrances, and other places has mostly disappeared. All you have to do is go to Europe and you appreciate the smoke free environments we enjoy in Canada. However, this industry shift took a very hard toll on Tobacco farmers in Ont...
25.01.13 06:20 PM
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