You’ve decided to renovate your home, you’ve created a renovation budget, and you’ve set a firm date you’d like the work to be completed by.
Transform your basement into a rental suite with these two above-floor plumbing solutions
If you live in a desirable area and you’ve been thinking about transforming your basement to attract renters, now may be the perfect time. In today’s housing economy, converting your basement into a rental suite is an excellent way to help pay off your mortgage, while providing affordable living accommodations for low-income renters. Not only that, the addition of a basement apartment is a home improvement project that provides one of the highest returns on investment and adds value for resale purposes.
What To Look For When Buying A New Door
Whether you are renovating the exterior or the interior of your home, you are likely going to need to purchase a new door. But what should you look for in a new door? What risks are you trying to mitigate? What should you be concerned about? You can be sure that you are buying the right door for your home when you consider the following.
Restoring Toronto’s Older Homes
Kitchen Renovation Guide: How to Get the Perfect Kitchen (Guest Post)
The world of design is constantly moving forward, and kitchen renovations are the ‘new black’. Homeowners see exciting improvement projects to boost the value, visual appeal, and functionality of the space. To complete them with flying colours, you should take into account your lifestyle, preferences, and goals. You can let your dreams run wild as long as they stay within limits of your budget and what is feasible. At the same time, brace yourself and know that there is a lot of ground to cover, from light fixtures to major appliances!
Avoid A Home Renovation Nightmare
Welcome back readers – I know you’ve come to our blog to get professional renovation advice, and today is no exception. We’ve all heard the renovation horror stories – whether at family gatherings, community events or articles you’ve read online. It begins with a homeowners’ dream for a renovation that could be published in a magazine but, something goes horribly wrong and they are left with an unlivable space and looking for the offending contractor. The results are frequently cataclysmic!
Government Grants, Incentives & Tax Credits Toronto Homeowners Should Be Aware Of in 2018
Creating Your Ideal ‘Smart Home’ Renovation in 2018
According to Google, nearly 7 million Google Home Devices were sold over the holiday season, with Amazon's “Alexa” selling multiple millions as well. For most Canadians, these virtual voice assistants are likely their homes first smart device and they are discovering just how intelligent voice search has become.
Our Kitchen Renovation Checklist
Do you have plans to completely renovate your kitchen?
Though the prospect of transforming your kitchen can seem like a giant challenge, when you set your goals and take them in stride, the renovation process can seem a lot less difficult.
We’ve been designing and building gorgeous kitchens in Toronto for over 35 years. To make sure your remodel goes smoothly, we’ve put together this helpful kitchen renovation checklist.
Our Kitchen Renovation Checklist will help you…
Find Inspiration
Discover Your Kitchen’s Greatest Needs
Discover New Must-Have Kitchen Features
Set A Budget
Research and hire the best Kitchen Renovation team.
How to prepare for a reno project
& More.
Flooring 101: A Guide to Selecting the Right Flooring : Guest Post
For some, buying the right type of flooring for the house is probably more complicated than buying the house. There are different aspects to factor in, besides the aesthetic properties. Things like humidity levels, costs, and durability are just some of the factors you should be thinking about when you’re selecting a flooring system for a room, an apartment or an entire house.
8 Steps to Creating a Home Renovation Budget
Get Our 2018 Bathroom Renovation Checklist
Will a New Furnace Add Value to My Home?
7 Important Home Projects To-Do This Fall
The Two Most Important Rooms For Condo Renovations
10 Ways To Avoid Hiring The Wrong Renovation Company
The Growing Popularity Of Natural Stone Veneer Siding For Your Home
Stone Veneer has been around since The Roman Empire, however, since the late 1800’s it has steadily grown in popularity. Today, it is one of the most popular siding choices for homes. Stone veneer siding gives your home a makeover that will transform the exterior of your home and improve its curb appeal.
5 Costly Bathroom Renovation Mistakes and How to Avoid them
Stop Putting Off That Home Renovation Project
How often do you find yourself fretting about a chipped or broken floor tile? Or distressing over the draft from the exterior door? Or bothered about guests having to use your not-quite-finished bathroom? You’re “honey-dew” list is getting out of control – and the longer you wait to deal with these issues, the more pressing and possibly the more expensive they can be to resolve.
Kitchen Island Designs: What you need to consider
The kitchen island has become so popular that it’s difficult to find a modern kitchen that doesn’t have one. According to the United States National Association of Builders, nearly 3 of every 4 homeowners considers a kitchen island to be a must-have. Aside from being a great design element, they are incredibly functional, they can be storage units, cooking spaces, prep workstations, locations for creativity, spaces for homework and family time and of course a great space for dining. Before you begin, decide what your kitchen will add to your home and your family, for example: Will the island be used primarily as a breakfast nook, or the main dining area? Or will it be used for dining at all? Have a clear conversation with your kitchen designer to determine what is best for you and your family.