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Homeowners Beware!! Managing Renovation Aspiration Syndrome (RAS)
Since the start of 2020, homeowners lucky enough to have weathered the financial storm brought on by Covid-19 have found themselves with more money in their pockets than they ever could have imagined. This, by and large, is directly related to restrictions placed on us because of the pandemic. The fact that we can no…
Read MoreLead in Calgary’s Drinking Water
On November 4, 2019, after a year of study and research by over 120 journalists as part of a nationalinvestigative journalism project, Canadians learned that our tap water may not be as safe to drink as weassumed. Lead pipes in new construction were banned nationwide in 1975, making homes built beforethat time particularly vulnerable. However,…
Read MoreBuilding a Home Theatre
Many people love the experience of going to the cinema: hot buttered popcorn, stadium seating, huge screens, incredible and immersive sound, and perfect ambiance. It’s an activity that can be enjoyed solo or with family and friends, and more and more people are choosing to recreate the movie theatre experience in the comfort and privacy…
Read MoreAGEING IN PLACE – HOME IMPROVEMENTS FOR ALL BUDGETS
Ageing, whether we welcome it or not, is a fact of life from which none of us are exempt. Though we as humans tend to feel much younger in mind and spirit than our bodies are, it is important to be realistic about the ageing process and envision the life we want after retirement. The…
Read MoreCash jobs for home renovations could cost you more than you save
Everyone wants to save a dollar and sure you might get a kitchen renovation done and be able to knock off 15% of the total project price if you pay cash. Sounds great, so what could possibly go wrong you ask, well here are a few things that might make you think twice before handing…
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolutions for your Home
Happy New Year! What resolutions have you made this New Year? To get fit? Quit smoking? Start saving more money? But what goals have you set for your home? January is a great time to start working on your house – the social calendar is light, January sales are on, and some of you are…
Read MoreWhen is the Best time of year to start your renovation
What’s the best time of year to remodel my home?” homeowners often ask. The true answer is: “Any time is the right time, as long as you’re ready to do it.” You’re probably already aware that in many places around the country, summer is the season for remodelling. It’s true that sunny days and warm weather are…
Read MoreSteps to prepare your Home for Winter
Now that fall is officially here, it’s time to prepare your home for cold weather. These steps, most of which you can do yourself, will help lower your utility bills and protect your investment. 1. Clean Out Birds Nests Now that bird nest season is over and before winter sets in clean out bird nests…
Read MoreEco-Friendly Renovation Options
I’ve always been a big fan of environmentally friendly home renovations and with the recent shift in everyone’s thinking trying to find more energy-efficient and eco-friendly options there’s a easy and innovative steps and products out there to help you reduce your carbon tax and environmental impact when you renovate your home. Some of the ideas will cost…
Read MoreThe Reality about Reality Home Renovation Shows
So you’ve just finished watching the latest reality show on home renovations and you’re all set to start on your own home construction project. You’ve worked out your colour scheme, and style and based on HGTV’s latest show you have your budget – that is until you call up a contractor and get a huge reality check.…
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