Beginning a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) project can be an exciting challenge with the potential to increase your home’s resale value, but it can quickly turn dangerous if you don’t put safety first. Consider these 10 safety tips before embarking on your next DIY adventure:
Renovating: Keep yourself organized with this project milestone checklist
June 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In the past I’ve written blogs on how to make this process easier; tips on how to find and hire contractors and what can happen when you rush into projects. I recently came across a helpful Project Checklist put together by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) and the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) .
Surviving a Kitchen Reno: A little planning can go a long way!
May 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Surviving a kitchen renovation can be tricky, demanding a level of patience rarely required in your day to day life. Renovating in the warmer months can make the process a little less stressful
Protect Your Home: Simple & Inexpensive Tips For Protecting Your Basement From Flooding
May 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Do you assume that because you live at the top of a really big hill or that since you’ve never had an issue before that your property is safe from basement flooding? Think again.
Renovations: 5 projects that add value to your home
April 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The weather had turned nice again, the winter is behind us (although if you’re reading this in Calgary today you may disagree with me about that!), and the season that marks the beginning of home improvements and renovations for many, has begun!
Want To Know The Value Of Your Home Renovation? Check out this calculator from the AIC
March 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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).
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…