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06/08/2026

🏡 Eagle Street

We’re back on Eagle Street, and first up is the exterior refresh! 🔨

The crew is removing the old window trim and soffit using the Featherlite Ladders , DEWALT CANADA🇨🇦 saws, and Milwaukee Tool tools. We’ll be installing new white soffit, fascia, PVC trim around all windows and doors, followed by insulation, strapping, and green board-and-batten vinyl siding from Buchner Manufacturing .

Once the exterior is well underway, we’ll shift our focus inside and keep the project moving.

There’s still plenty of great building weather left! ☀️ If your home needs an exterior update, renovation, addition, or custom build, we’d love to help.

📅 Visit www.hanlonhomes.com to book your free consultation.

✝️📕 1 Peter 4:10
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others…”

🪟 Replacing Your Exterior Window Trim

Your home’s exterior window trim does much more than improve curb appeal—it helps protect against water, wind, and pests.

Here’s how the process typically works:
• Remove the old trim and inspect for any hidden damage.
• Repair any deteriorated areas if needed.
• Install proper flashing and weather protection.
• Install new PVC or composite trim for a durable, low-maintenance finish.
• Seal all joints with high-quality exterior caulking to help keep moisture out.

Replacing your window trim is a great way to refresh your home’s appearance while adding another layer of protection against the elements.

01/08/2026

🏡 Sunset Beach

We’re officially finished—now it’s time for the occupancy inspection.

Before moving into a newly built home, the municipality completes a final inspection to ensure it meets Ontario Building Code requirements. This includes items like smoke and CO alarms, handrails, and other important safety features.

Failing an occupancy inspection isn’t uncommon. Most deficiencies are minor and easily corrected. With an experienced builder, they’re typically resolved quickly—in our experience, never more than a day’s worth of work.

We’re looking forward to the final approval and handing over another completed home!

📅🏠Planning a renovation, addition, or custom home? Visit www.hanlonhomes.com to book your free consultation and let us take care of the permit process from start to finish.

✝️🏡 “Let all things be done decently and in order.” — 1 Corinthians 14:40

🏡📋Ontario Home Building Inspection Process

Building inspections are completed at key stages of construction to ensure the home complies with the Ontario Building Code. While requirements can vary slightly by municipality, a typical inspection process includes:

* Footings 🚜– Before concrete is poured.
* Foundation 🧱– After foundation walls are completed and waterproofed.
* Framing 🪜– Once the structural framing is complete.
* Plumbing & Mechanical🛠️ – Before walls are closed in.
* Insulation & Vapour Barrier💦 – Prior to drywall installation.
* Final / Occupancy Inspection 🏠– Verifies safety items such as smoke and CO alarms, handrails, guards, exits, and that all required systems are complete and operational before occupancy is granted.

These inspections help ensure your home is built safely, meets code requirements, and is ready for years of reliable use.

01/08/2026

🏡 Sunset Beach

The homeowners had a unique landscaping idea! We’ve seen this technique used in garden beds, but never on this scale. It definitely isn’t the traditional approach, but they were set on the look, so we brought their vision to life.

We posted the finished result, and we think it turned out great—but what do you think? Is this a creative idea we’ll be seeing more of, or will they regret it down the road?

Big shoutout to Toro Landscape the Dingo and Jason made the job look easy.

Have an idea for your property? We’ll help turn your vision into reality. Visit www.hanlonhomes.com for a free consultation.

✝️📕 "Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” — Proverbs 16:3

📦Why Use Cardboard?

When cardboard is used properly, it can act as a biodegradable w**d barrier. It helps suppress w**d growth, retains soil moisture, and gradually breaks down over time, adding organic matter to the soil. It’s a popular option beneath mulch and in naturalized landscaping where a low-maintenance, eco-friendly solution is desired.

01/08/2026

🏡 Sunset Beach

Final grading is complete, the Toro Landscape dingo putting in a solid day on the dirt from LaRues Haulage and we’re one step closer to occupancy!

Engineered grading is designed to direct water safely away from your home and into the proper drainage system. On this project, water flows through a subtle swale, through back yard onto driveway and along the side yard, and into the roadside drainage ditch—protecting the home for years to come.

Next up: connecting the downspouts, and our exterior work is complete.

📅Need grading or site work? Visit www.hanlonhomes.com for a free consultation.

“When the rain fell, the rivers rose, and the winds blew… yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” — Matthew 7:25

🚜Grading Plans
A grading plan is prepared by an engineer before construction to ensure rainwater is directed safely away from the home and into the proper drainage system.

🚜Grading
Grading is the process of shaping the land to match the engineered plan, helping prevent water from pooling around the foundation.

💦Water Management
Water is directed into approved systems such as swales, roadside ditches, catch basins, or storm sewers.

🦢Swales
A swale is a shallow, gently sloped channel that carries water across a property. When built correctly, it’s barely noticeable but essential for proper drainage.

01/08/2026

🏡Sunset Beach

We are coming to a close at sunset beach. Bringing in the Toro Landscape dingo behind the Cummins Inc. DODGE RAM to finish grading and also the last of the appliances.

📅We have openings for end of summer and fall. Visit www.hanlonhomes.com for free consultation

✝️📕Colossians 3:23 – “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”

Not all grading machines are built for the same job.

🚜 Dingo – Great for small yards, tight access, and light grading where larger equipment won’t fit.
🚜 Skid Steer/CTL – Ideal for residential grading and medium-sized projects with excellent versatility.
🚜 Bulldozer – Best for moving large amounts of material and rough grading.
🚜 Motor Grader – The go-to machine for precision finish grading, roads, and creating proper drainage.

Choosing the right machine for the job means faster production, better accuracy, and a superior finished grade.

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12/07/2026

Hanlon Homes Blue Mountain build #2

Take a trip through a beautiful recently finished development of ours!

12/07/2026

🏡 Sunset Beach

This project has definitely kept us on our toes! Along the way we’ve made a number of budget adjustments and last-minute design changes to match the homeowner’s vision. As long as expectations are reasonable, we’re always happy to find practical solutions.

In this case, the homeowner found a farmhouse sink they loved after we’d already installed a standard 36” sink base. They sent over the specifications and asked if we could make it work without replacing the entire cabinet.

Since the countertop was being installed the next day, we had to come up with a solution quickly. We supported the sink directly from the floor joists below because of its weight, ensuring it’ll stay solid for years to come.

To finish the cabinet, we picked up a pair of standard doors from , repositioned the hinges using the existing pre-drilled holes, and made a new filler strip from an extra shelving panel. A little trim and caulking will finish everything off nicely.

Sometimes the best part of building is finding creative solutions that save the client money without sacrificing quality.

Stay tuned to see the finished product! 🔨🏡

📩 www.hanlonhomes.com for free consultations and full build projects.

“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” — Proverbs 16:9



🚰 Quick Guide: Kitchen Sinks & Sink Base Cabinets

Sink Types:

* Top-Mount – Easy to install and budget-friendly.
* Undermount – Clean, modern look with easy countertop cleanup.
* Farmhouse – Deep apron-front sink that often requires cabinet modifications.
* Single or Double Bowl – Choose based on your cooking and cleaning needs.

Sink Base Cabinets:
Standard sink base cabinets are typically 30”, 33”, or 36” wide. A 36” cabinet can often be modified to fit a farmhouse sink, saving the cost of replacing the entire cabinet.

12/07/2026

🏡 Sunset Beach

Crawlspace tour! I recorded these videos before heading off on vacation. I’ll be back on site Monday and can’t wait to see the progress.

This home originally sat on a concrete slab-on-grade. We underpinned the entire perimeter to create proper footings, then rebuilt and slightly raised the crawlspace. Due to the conservation restrictions and high water table, a full basement would have been much more expensive.

In the last video you saw plumbing getting ready to install the well system. Here it is complete. Water is drawn from the well through a 1.5” line into the , then into the pressure tank before supplying the water heater and the rest of the home. The water line runs beneath our new underpinning and ties into the well about 6 feet below grade to stay below the frost line. We had to replace the existing line and clean out the well due to it not being used for a while. We also tested it to ensure it was properly sanitized.

The remaining black ABS piping is for the sanitary drains and venting, all of which tie into the new septic system supplied by .

Stay tuned for a quick breakdown of the septic system before our occupancy and septic inspections!

📩 www.hanlonhomes.com for free consultations.

“With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.” — Isaiah 12:3

25/06/2026

🏡 Sunset Beach

Here’s a quick walkthrough of where we’re at this week.

Plumbing is nearly complete! The vanities, toilets, water heater, and pressure tank are all installed. We just have the electrician coming back to wire the well pump, hood fan, and a few remaining electrical items.

The red unit and beige tank beside the crawl space access are the well pump and pressure tank. Together they draw water from the well through a 2” line, store it under pressure, and provide a steady water supply throughout the home. The water heater then supplies hot water, while the reverse osmosis system in the utility room filters the drinking water for improved quality.

This week we’ll also be finishing the stairs, completing the final mudding and primer, and getting everything ready for the hardwood delivery from .

We’re getting closer to occupancy every day, so stay tuned for the final stages of the build!

📅 We should have this project wrapped up within the next month. If you’re thinking about building or renovating, maybe you’re next!

📩 www.hanlonhomes.com for free consultations.

“Whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst.” — John 4:14

💧 Quick Guide: Well Water Systems
A well water system has three main components:
• Well Pump – Draws water from the well into the home, usually a submersible pump at the bottom.
• Pressure Tank – Stores water under pressure, reducing pump use and maintaining steady flow.
• Water Heater & Filtration – Supplies cold water and feeds the heater; filters or softeners may improve quality.
Common Pump Options:
● Submersible Pumps – Most common for deep wells.
● Jet Pumps – Used for shallow wells, easier to service but less efficient.
● Constant Pressure Systems – Maintain steady pressure with variable-speed pumps.
A well-matched system ensures reliable pressure, cleaner water, and longer equipment life.

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