Home Renovations

Beyond DIY: How to Know if Your Renovation Requires Structural Changes

When planning a home renovation, you should know what a structural change is and when it’s needed. Structural modifications demand careful engineering and expertise—these are not DIY projects. This guide will help you identify when your renovation requires structural changes; otherwise, you risk your home becoming unstable and unsafe!  Common Structural Changes in Renovations  Here […]

Top 4 Reasons Not to DIY Roof Repair: Professional Advice

When it comes to maintaining your home, the roof is one of the most crucial elements to keep in good condition. While DIY projects can be rewarding, roof repair is one area best left to the professionals. In this blog, we will explore the top four reasons not to do DIY roof repair, ensuring your […]

What is a Multi-Functional Laundry Room, and How Can I Create One?

  A laundry room doesn’t have to be a single-purpose space. With a little creativity and planning, you can transform it into a multi-functional area that serves various needs, making your home more organized and efficient. Here’s how to create a multi-functional laundry room that goes beyond just washing clothes.  The Concept of a Multi-Functional […]

10 Home Improvement DIY Projects You Should Never Attempt Yourself

Tackling home projects yourself can be tempting, especially with all the how-to videos and tutorials available today. However, not all home improvement DIY projects are suitable for non-professionals. Some projects can pose serious safety risks or require a level of expertise that goes beyond basic handyman skills. In this article, you will learn: The importance […]

What Renovations Add the Most Home Value?

The most important question every homeowner should consider is whether a renovation will pay off and boost the value of their home. Although you may not be planning to sell your home anytime soon, remodelling projects can add home value, improve your family’s quality of life and attract future buyers. Even if selling isn’t your […]

Laundry Room Renovations: Inspiration, Tips & More

It’s 2024—your laundry room deserves a makeover. This often-overlooked space in your home is brimming with possibilities to add both social media-worthy style and convenience to your daily routine. With the right design choices, your laundry room can become an organized area you’ll actually enjoy using. In this blog, we look at the latest trends, […]

6 Types of Insulation and Their Applications

When it comes to renovations, most homeowners don’t find insulation be a particularly exciting topic. After all, it isn’t as sexy as granite countertops, and it doesn’t stimulate the imagination the way scouring over paint samples and backsplash tiles might. Nevertheless, if you don’t want to live in a home with cold spots or come […]

Surviving a Home Renovation: Your Complete Planning Guide

Renovating part of your home is an exciting time. Designing and choosing your new features is the fun part. But when it comes to actually having the work carried out, a home renovation can be quite disruptive and stressful. “So why go through it all?” I hear you ask. Well, because in the long run, […]

10 Questions to Ask When Hiring a General Contractor

The decision to renovate your home is an exciting one. Looking forward to that custom-designed kitchen, or second-level addition has you eager to begin looking for someone to do the work. As excited as you are, now is not the time to be hasty. Choosing a general contractor requires some research and a little bit […]

Five Easy Ways to Make Your Home Safer for Kids

Baby safety and child safety should be at the top of your mind when you’re upgrading or renovating your home. So, how do you make your home safe for kids? Here, we go beyond a simple home safety checklist and instead talk about how the renovation and design of your home can make it safer […]