After rising to a record high last year in Canada, spending on home renovations fell off a cliff in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. But the months of lockdowns and the seemingly endless purgatory of working from home have Canadians once again opening up their wallets to make their temporary workplaces as tolerable […]
Continue Reading© Klaus Vedfelt – DigitalVision/Getty Images First impressions matter in any housing market—but all the more so now that home sales are cooling. So, presale renovations may become more commonplace as home buyers, who are already stretching their budgets, seek move-in-ready properties. More renovation companies are partnering with real estate professionals to offer this kind […]
Continue ReadingHollie Cooper and her husband had just bought a new home and knew extensive renovations were in store. “Part of those renovations were that we wanted indoor/outdoor living. It was really important to us,” Cooper says. To make that happen in their home, they began looking at window walls as an option. But early research […]
Continue ReadingA BC homeowner said she estimates she’s out $85,000 after the home renovation company she hired suddenly stopped responding, leaving her with an unfinished project. “It makes you feel sick and you don’t have trust,” Jennifer Carson told Consumer Matters. Last May, the Maple Ridge resident hired Knotty Boys Construction owned by Sam Orchard to […]
Continue ReadingWhether you’re updating a basement, a bathroom, or your entire house, the home renovation process involves a pretty big bell curve. At the beginning, you’re bursting with excitement and inspiration about the transformation—and by the time the renovation is complete, you’re equally as thrilled about with the results. You can enjoy your home more knowing […]
Continue ReadingThis house designed by studioplusthree is situated in a leafy site in the heart of the city, providing the owners’ children with the opportunity for discovery and adventurous play. Picture: Tom Ferguson This house could be classified under “secret Sydney”. Located not far from the Cooks River in the inner west, it’s a spot even […]
Continue ReadingRico León has seen far more botched home renovation projects than the average Denverite. As a self-described “advocate for desperate families,” he has been helping locals navigate their worst construction nightmares by mediating with general contractors or taking on that role himself to help projects reach the finish line. Now anyone with access to HGTV […]
Continue ReadingWe help homeowners with Jemal’s Air Conditioning & Heating determine that when a HVAC system replacement is necessary. Heating and cooling systems become less effective over time, need to repair more often, or are unable to keep the inner temperature stable. A replacement can be the most financial option if your system is more than […]
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