Function-First Design: Choosing Cabinets That Last
Style versus function, the age-old question or at least it is when it comes to the shoes I buy. But it also applies to cabinets in a rental suite. Given that the kitchen is going to be the most used space in your rental, it also means it’s probably going to take the most abuse. …
Why Cheap Materials Usually Cost You More
I understand that as a customer we often have budget constraints. I find myself in this spot all the time. I want a top of the line experience but only have the budget for a mid-level product. This is most often experienced when I want to buy more fishing gear. Customers often ask me how…
Your successful renovation starts with design
Designing a renovation is a process that needs to begin months before you want to do the work. There are no successful shortcuts when it comes to design. The age old adage “if you fail to plan – you plan to fail” if there is one place that counts more than any other it is…
Why You Shouldn’t Start a Renovation Without a Contractor
What is the very first step a customer should take when planning a renovation? This is a question I get often. A lot of customers often feel they have enough information to start the process in their homes prior to calling the contractor. But your first step always needs to be finding the right contractor…
Avoid Renovation Regret: Essential Questions to Ask
6 Questions to ask before you renovate. Construction…. Along with being one of the biggest industries in our country and one of the largest drivers of our economy, in the word brings with it a lot of stereotypes, horror stories and a general sense of anxiety for many Canadians. Unfortunately due to the highly unregulated…
Dreaming Of A Deck?
You have finally decided to expand your living space by adding a deck, like everything in construction this can either be a good experience or a catastrophe. Decks that work well and are safe, can offer years of good memories with friends drinking and Barbequing, or it can be years of frustration tripping and slivers…