Home Renovations

Almost every home renovation project has a design of some kind. But the clearer and more comprehensive that design is, the better the renovation process goes. We find that projects with the best planning are completed on schedule and under budget. But why, and how can you get that quality planning for your own project?  […]

Where should you start renovating your house? Even renovating a single room may be a huge task, but you don’t have to do it all at once, or alone. Use this guide to better understand how to start renovating a house and get a glimpse at the things you will need to consider when you […]

Whether you’re building your dream home from the ground up, or looking to take your existing home to new heights of sophistication, it all starts with a well-designed plan. Planning out your renovations properly will allow both you and your contractor to work towards a shared vision and a stellar final product. When getting ready […]

Original article posted Jan 15, 2018. Content updated Apr 24, 2023.    As homeowners contemplate the various renovations that can improve the look and feel of their homes, they quickly discover that not all renovations are created equal. One of the fundamental questions you might ask is: how likely will I get a return on […]

You’ve bought the house of your dreams surrounded by large mature trees. You consider this place your heavenly oasis with lots of shade on hot sunny days, right?  Unfortunately, after you move into your new castle, you discover that all of those big trees cast a dark shadow over the house. The interior is darker […]

If you’re thinking of selling your house, you’ll want to make sure that it’s in tip-top shape to attract buyers. In addition to a thorough cleaning or staging, fixing minor problems, and making repairs or upgrades, will help you polish your home’s overall look and appeal. You want to make a good first impression for […]

Completing renovations on your home can be really exciting: you get to pick out new fixtures and appliances, new paint colours and potentially all new furniture. In order to get the maximum return on your investment, it’s important to make sure you avoid these 10 home renovation mistakes. 1. Incorrectly Measuring for Cabinets This is one of […]

Your home is your space: to relax, throw parties, rest, enjoy and spend time with friends and family in. Over time you might feel as though your home needs some retouching but you aren’t quite prepared to do major renovations, or maybe you don’t want to change the structure of your home but just the […]

When choosing baseboard material for your project, you may be surprised to find out that selecting what material you use doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Even though the cost is a big factor, most homeowners find that their choice is dependent on what they want the finished baseboards to look like once installed. […]