Curious about the value of your upcoming home improvement project? Or what type of payback will you get from that $20,000 kitchen reno? Check out this interactive guide called RENOVA put together by The Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC).
Want To Know The Value Of Your Home Renovation? Check out this calculator from the AIC
March 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Condo Renovations: Tips on starting your project
January 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With over 58,000 high-rise units built in Toronto between 1984-1994 (according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.) many condo owners are at a point where they are considering renovating their suites and some buyers find that they are considering purchasing a unit with the intention of renovating. Renovating a condo…
Painting This Weekend? Check out these tips.
January 20, 2012 by 1 Comment
I am not a fan of painting and for those of you out there that fit into that category, give me a call and I’ll give you the contact information of the painter that has proven to be a wonderful resource to me in the past. For the rest of…
Tips On Surviving A Kitchen Renovation
January 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Kitchen renovations are at the top of a lot of homeowner’s wish lists. Or rather are at the top of the list until the process actually begins! Surviving a kitchen renovation can be tricky; demanding a level of patience rarely required in your day to day life. My wife and…
Renovating? Then check out the ecoEnergy Retrofit program
October 4, 2011 by Leave a Comment
If you haven’t taken the time to sign up for the ecoEnergy Retrofit program and you’re planning on doing some renovations on your home, you still have time. Until March 31, 2012, you are eligible to receive grants totaling up to $5,000 for the purpose of making your home more…
Choosing Paint Just Got Easier: ColorSnap the App by Sherwin-Williams
September 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Choosing a colour for your painting project can be confusing, a quick trip to your local hardware or paint supply store is proof enough of that! With literally thousands of colours to choose from and the mystical ability of colour samples to change hues drastically when moved from one spot…
Summertime Renovations
August 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Thinking about renovating? If so it may be the best time of year to get many of your projects started. Think about it, if you’re planning on redoing the kitchen it’s the perfect time to rely on your outdoor grill instead of your indoor range; if you’re planning on installing…
Renovating to sell? Concentrate on ‘wow’ factor; Fixing to stay? Plan for future
July 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Over the last few weeks I’ve been writing blogs about renovating your home. I came across the article below and thought it had some great advice. Check it out. Renovating to sell? Concentrate on ‘wow’ factor.
Renovations: Interior Painting Tips
July 18, 2011 by 1 Comment
I am not a fan of painting and for those of you out there that fit into that category, give me a call and I’ll give you the contact information of the painter that has proven to be a wonderful resource to me in the past. For the rest of…
Renovations: Tip #2 Be realistic about your own abilities
June 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Imagine it, a week before Christmas and a pending family visit my wife and I look at each other one night and I say to her “Wouldn’t it be nice if we could get rid of this wall, it would really open the house up and wouldn’t your family be…