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Suzie & Pat's Bathroom
We didn’t do the renovation component of this project but we did do the beautiful floating cabinetry in this space. Notice the grain matching on the doors and drawers!
Jill & Marie's Steveston Bathroom
This 2nd floor shared bathroom in a townhouse is tight but with custom built-in cabinetry the additional storage so desperately needed was achieved. The floor tile is a great example of how to infuse character, even in a smaller space.
What Does Insurance Have to Do With Renovations?
Everyone hates paying for insurance when it's not needed but they're super grateful when something does go wrong. However, most people wouldn't think about insurance when they're going through a renovation. On our podcast, All Things Renovation, we interviewed Sonja Blackburn, a local insurance broker, to find out what you need to consider from an insurance perspective when renovating your house. Here is a summary of what we learned from her.
Some Renovations Add Value to Your Home...and Some Don't
When you do renovations, one thing to keep in mind is whether or not what you are doing is adding good value to your home, or potentially lowering it. On our podcast, All Things Renovation, we talked to Vancouver realtor Roland Kym to find out more about how renovations affect the value of your home. Here's a summary of what we learned from him.
A Dream Without a Financial Plan Is Just a Wish!
The French write Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is quoted as saying that "a dream without a plan is just a wish". We'd like to take it a step further and say that a dream without a financial plan is just a wish! One of the first steps you can take to look for the money to fund your renovations is talking to a financial planner. On our podcast, All Things Renovation, we interviewed Glen Dodd, a local financial planner, to find out what tips he could offer. Here is a summary of what we learned from him.
Your Role in Your Renovation
As the client you have certain responsibilities too. So what exactly is YOUR role in your renovation?
Living as We "Age in Place"
More and more seniors are making the decision to age in place, staying in their own homes rather than moving into nursing homes or senior care facilities.
5 Professionals to Hire When Building a Custom Home
Whether you’re building a custom home for retirement or to raise a family, how well you prepare will determine how good your experience is. Creating a dream home is no easy task, and it doesn’t happen overnight. However, it can also be a thoroughly rewarding experience that results in the home you’ve always wanted. Along with having an idea of what you want, it’s essential to assemble the right team to make your dreams come true. This article will discuss the five most important professionals to work with while building your custom home.
Steps to Completing Your Renovation
Congratulations! You’ve decided to renovate. This is the most exciting time in the process, the euphoria you feel will most likely be extinguished by all the decisions, dust and struggles to realize the vision, the room, the home of your dreams. It’s like finding out you’re pregnant. Boom! Ridiculous joy. Then the morning sickness, the pain of bringing that life into the world, the anxiety and worry as you raise that child until one day that child matures. Each step along the way can be frustrating and rewarding. The renovation process is like that, too.
Contractor? DIY? What should you do?
Let’s talk about when to DIY it and when to get out of the way and hire a professional.
