Frequently Asked Questions

Custom Homes & Cottages is an editorial publication focused on bespoke residential construction and cottage building. We provide technical analysis, expert interviews, case studies, and construction standards reviews for architects, builders, engineers, design consultants, and homeowners interested in high-quality custom residences. Our coverage emphasizes building science, project delivery excellence, and sustainable construction practices.

Our editorial team consists of experienced construction journalists, technical writers, and subject matter experts with backgrounds in civil engineering, architectural engineering, and building science. All published content undergoes review by qualified professionals to ensure technical accuracy and adherence to current building standards. Author credentials and expertise areas are provided with each article.

We welcome submissions of completed custom home and cottage projects that demonstrate technical innovation, quality craftsmanship, or noteworthy problem-solving approaches. To submit a project, please contact our editorial team through the contact form with project details, high-resolution photographs, and technical specifications. Our editors will review submissions and respond regarding publication suitability. Featured projects are selected based on educational value and technical merit rather than commercial promotion.

Yes, we consider contributed articles from licensed professionals including architects, engineers, builders, and building science consultants. Articles should provide technical analysis, practical guidance, or research findings relevant to custom residential construction. Submissions must be original content not previously published elsewhere. Please review our editorial guidelines and contact us with article proposals including topic summary, intended audience, and author credentials.

Our editorial process includes technical review by subject matter experts, verification of building code references, and citation of industry standards where applicable. We maintain editorial independence from commercial interests and base our analysis on documented performance data, professional consensus, and established building science principles. When errors are identified, we promptly publish corrections and update affected content.

We regularly interview industry experts for editorial features. If you are a licensed professional with specialized expertise relevant to custom homebuilding and would like to participate in an interview, please contact our editorial office with your credentials and areas of expertise. Note that Custom Homes & Cottages provides editorial coverage only and does not offer individual project consulting services. For project-specific guidance, please engage qualified professionals directly.

We publish new articles and technical resources on a regular schedule throughout the year. Publication frequency varies based on editorial development timelines and content complexity. To stay informed about new content, please check our blog section regularly or contact us to inquire about content notification options.

Currently, all content is published in English. We focus on construction practices and building standards relevant to Canadian and North American markets where English serves as a primary professional language. If there is sufficient interest in multilingual content, we may consider translations in the future.

Limited use of our content for non-commercial educational purposes is permitted with proper attribution. You may quote brief excerpts with citation of the source and author. For more extensive use, including reproduction of complete articles or incorporation into educational materials, please contact us for permission. Commercial use or republication without authorization is prohibited. Please review our Terms of Service for detailed usage guidelines.

You can reach our editorial office through the contact form on our website, by email at editorial@customhomesandcottages.ca, or by phone at +1 (416) 748-6279 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST). Our office is located at 2410 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON M2L 1A9, Canada. We respond to inquiries within two business days.