Bill Meek of W. C. Meek Design & Construction In the GTA everyone is trying to make any extra income they can to help pay for the rising housing costs. The addition of a legal basement apartment is a great way of doing that. But what many homeowners don’t know is that there are regulations […]
By Ernesto Arduini of Ridgestone Homes Ltd. Renovating a condominium isn’t as easy as you think. In a traditional detached home replacing kitchen cabinets, changing your floors or even changing a faucet is relatively easy. You can call up a renovator, sign an agreement and poof you can start. In a condominium however, before you can […]
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By Dave Jurinic of Toronto Custom Concepts My goal as a professional contractor is to help homeowners achieve their renovation dreams, but my job includes running a small business and everything that entails. With every small business the owner has to manage employees, financials, the office, marketing, insurance, equipment, paying trades, employment law, construction law, taxes and […]
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By Pavel Bigas, President of Novacon Construction Inc. Every renovation project will have changes; it’s inevitable. It could be a simple thing like changing the type of flooring, or it could be more complicated like completely altering the kitchen layout. What’s important is properly documenting the change request, any implications, and formally approving the change […]
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By Gene Maida of Georgian Renovations Inc. As a renovation contractor, I’m very good at helping people imagine a dream for their homes and then making it a reality. But renovating is complicated and the homeowner may be fraught with fears. I believe the primary source of stress for homeowners is often fear of the unknown. […]
By Rick Incaio of Lifestyles by Barons The home renovation process has changed over the last decade. For instance, there are new contractual agreement models your designers and contractors that change how your renovation is delivered. These different methods will impact how you pay, who takes on the risk, and how long it takes for your […]
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By Tony Radocchia of Ambia Windows and Doors Inc. This past winter was long and cold. It felt like it would never end. Before you turn your thoughts to the warm weather, think back and ask yourself if your house felt drafty and cold. Did that cold air come from your windows? If it did, then take […]
Feature photo (above): Saint Construction Management, Vancouver, British Columbia Your kitchen has a tough job to do withstanding spills, catching food, and enduring sliding chairs and dropped plates. Whatever you’re dishing up, make sure your kitchen floor can take it! Here are some pros and cons of the top five most popular flooring materials for […]
It’s the stuff of dreams – transforming your dated home into an award-winning mid-century modern mansion. That’s exactly what RodRozen Designs accomplished for one Vancouver, British Columbia family. Renovating the entire home (costing a cool $1.5 million +) meant the interior design and construction firm was creating a space for the family to host and […]
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Let’s face it – Canadian winters can be long, harsh and cruel! When summer finally rolls around, most of us take every opportunity to enjoy the outdoors for as long as we can. What better way to do than than in the comfort of our own backyards? Here are five design ideas for an outdoor […]