Getting the Neighbours Ready for Your Renovation

Getting the Neighbours Ready for Your Renovation

When you’re planning a renovation, there are many steps to take in the planning process. However, one that is often overlooked is getting your neighbours ready for the renovation! Your renovation will be disruptive to your daily life, but it will also affect your neighbours. In this blog post, we’ll talk about some of the aspects of your renovation that may affect one or more of your neighbours.

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The Luxury of a Heated Floor: Is It Worth It?

The Luxury of a Heated Floor: Is It Worth It?

Adding a heated floor is one of our most requested luxuries during retrofit renovations. Heated floors aren't just for bathrooms anymore. We've been asked to add them to kitchens, basements, bedrooms over garages, and laundry rooms as well. We'll talk about the benefits and disadvantages of heated floors, types of floor heat, and why you should consider it for your next project.

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The Ultimate Guide to Selecting the Right Paint Colour

The Ultimate Guide to Selecting the Right Paint Colour

You've decided it's time to freshen up your home and get some painting done. Now all you have to do is pick just the right paint colour. Easy, right? With the thousands of colours that are available, it's not as easy as just picking a colour you like the look of. In this post, we'll explain many of the things you need to know to help you make the right decision when it comes to paint colour.

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Kitchen Cabinet Refacing: Is It an Option You Should Consider?

Kitchen Cabinet Refacing: Is It an Option You Should Consider?

You want a new kitchen, but you don't want to spend a lot of money. You know that the dated honey oak 1990s kitchen just has to go, but how can you afford a completely brand new kitchen? Cabinet refacing might be the solution you're looking for. We'll explain exactly what cabinet refacing is, talk about the pros and cons, and help you decide whether it's a good option for your kitchen.

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Your Ultimate Guide for a Successful Bathroom Renovation

Your Ultimate Guide for a Successful Bathroom Renovation

Renovating a bathroom can be a daunting task! Do you gut the whole room and start from scratch? Do you relocate fixtures to make it more functional? Is a cosmetic renovation all you really need? Should I convert my tub to a walk-in shower? What’s the best paint colour for my bathroom? The questions you could ask are endless! In this blog, we’ve pulled together our best bathroom renovation advice, which will answer all of the above questions and so much more!

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What to Do When You Need Drawings for Your Renovation Project

What to Do When You Need Drawings for Your Renovation Project

Many of the renovation projects we do for our clients require architectural drawings. However, not every renovation project requires drawings, so how do you figure out when you need them and when you don't? What are the penalties for not getting drawings done? Who do you go to for the drawings? By the time you finish reading this post, you'll know the answers to all of these questions and more.

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