The Contractor Who Asked What She Wanted
I got a call from a homeowner in Glenmore. She had a master bedroom with a walk-through closet that led into a poorly laid-out en-suite. She asked if I could come take a look. Like every project, we started with a 15-minute discovery call. The project sounded like something we’d be a good fit for,…
Renovation Planning 101: Why We Begin with a Quick Discovery Call
A lot of homeowners think the process starts when we show up with a tape measure. It doesn’t. It starts with a conversation. That’s why we begin every job with a 15-minute discovery call or virtual meeting. It might seem small, but it protects your time, your budget, and the quality of your project. Why…
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. …
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…