Renovation Blog

Whether you live in a traditional single-family home or a modern row home, your HVAC system is probably always working, keeping you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. …

Tiny homes and mini homes are becoming more and more popular! There’s even tiny home festivals and entire neighbourhoods of tiny homes being planned. But what’s driving this trend? What is a tiny or mini home? And finally, is a tiny home right for you?  Where it all began  The …

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a harmful impact on commercial vacancies, particularly in major urban centres. Office towers were emptied out. And, given the benefits of working remotely, they may remain …

If you want to give your bathroom a new look, changing your shower is a great option. But what type of shower should you choose? Italian showers, corner units, rainfall showers with hydromassage jets, tub …

We share the world with lots of living things. Some of them share our homes, like cats, dogs, fish, and even ferrets. However, others we’d rather not have in our kitchens, …

Maybe you’ve been thinking about it for a while… you’ve scrolled through Pinterest, pored over design blogs, and looked at countless in-store samples. Or maybe you’ve just started to consider it. …

If you’ve been paying attention to real estate news over the last few years, you know that one of the hottest markets is the rental market. From bachelor pads to 2-bedroom apartments, the …

It’s 2021, and you’ve likely spent a record amount of time in your kitchen over the last two years, giving you a chance to notice what’s become outdated. Whether you have a few nagging things that require updating, your entire …

Taxes are part of owning a property. The roads, sidewalks, and other local amenities have to be paid for somehow and most municipalities rely on property owners to foot the bill. But what if there was a way …

Over the past two years, office workers have been working from home in whatever makeshift space they could manage. Kitchens, guest bedrooms, and living rooms were quickly transformed into spaces to …

Building an energy-efficient home or doing eco-friendly renovations not only protects the environment but also makes your home more comfortable and economical. As an added bonus, it will make your home more attractive to future buyers when it comes time …

It’s decided then! After surviving lockdowns, working from home, and being with the kids 24/7, your down-the-road renovation project can’t be put off any longer – we hear you! Challenges posed by the pandemic have caused many households to take a hard look …

The time has come. You’re getting ready to bring your dream kitchen to life; it meets all your needs and suits your particular taste. You hired a contractor. You pored over …

When someone brings up basements, you might instinctively think about storage space or a part of your home that is mostly neglected. This space can have thousands of features! The basement …

Are you thinking of replacing the roof on your commercial building? Consider a blue roof! While not as well-known as green roofs, they offer many advantages. They’re excellent for stormwater management …

The Régie du bâtiment du Québec’s (RBQ’s) mission is to protect consumers in the construction industry in Quebec. It ensures that the contractors it licenses have the right qualifications to practice …

So, you’ve read about energy-efficient retrofitting and you’ve got a few ideas about what you’d like to do to bring down your energy bill and make your home more environmentally friendly? Maybe you plan …

A lot of questions quickly come up when it’s time to start a new construction project, but their answers aren’t always easy to find. Many people don’t recognize the amount of planning that goes into construction projects. Land selection, floor plans, …

If the last few months have made us question the need for professional workspaces, then it’s clear that they’re in need of a makeover. A new era is upon us and we should strike while the iron is hot. Expansions and relocations may seem like the best solutions but remodelling and renovations are also …

There are some things no one wants in their home. In recent decades, there has been increasing awareness of the dangers posed by materials such as asbestos, which can contribute to lung disease, and carcinogenic urea formaldehyde foam insulation. The lesser-known vermiculite is one such material that homeowners should avoid.  Since vermiculite is …