In Which Edmonton Neighborhood Should I Build My New Infill Home?
In Which Edmonton Neighborhood Should I Build My New Infill Home? In larger cities, especially in Edmonton, infill homes are growing in popularity. Infill homes make use of vacant or underused land and property in an urban environment to insert additional housing units. Basically, new homes are built on empty or old lots. Infill home […]
What is a Party Wall Agreement?
What is a Party Wall Agreement? A party wall agreement is an agreement to document any building works with an neighbor of a shared boundary to prevent any disputes when the works are carried out. What are Party Walls? Also known as a “parti-wall”, “parting wall”, or “common wall”, a party wall is a shared […]
Islands In The Stream: How To Tell If You Have Enough Room for A Kitchen Island
Islands In The Stream: How To Tell If You Have Enough Room for A Kitchen Island An island can be a great addition to any kitchen renovation. Islands add increased storage, work surface, and can act as a place to sit and eat. If you have a small kitchen and think that you’ll never be […]
Gas vs. Electric Stoves: Which One is Right For You?
Gas vs. Electric Stoves: Which One is Right For You? If you’re looking to upgrade your stove, there are two main choices: electric or gas. Electric stoves run off your home’s electricity, while gas stoves require a supply of propane or natural gas. The cost is actually quite similar when you compare similar models, but […]
How To Find The Right Contractor For Your Renovation
How To Find The Right Contractor For Your Renovation If you’re lucky enough to have a quality contractor in the family, this article is not for you! Finding a qualified and trustworthy contractor is a big source of stress for many homeowners, and rightly so! It can be nerve wracking to hand off your home […]
Four Home Renovations That Will Raise Your Property Value
Four Home Renovations That Will Raise Your Property Value If you are thinking about selling your house in the next 2-4 years, you may be considering some upgrades to help you get the most out of the sale. It’s important to know the areas where a reno can help you increase the value of your […]
Feature Walls: Do’s & Don’ts
Feature Walls: Do’s & Don’ts Feature walls, also known as accent walls, are a quick and easy way to add visual interest to a space. However, with an endless amount of options it can be difficult to know where to even start when it comes to creating an accent wall in your home. Read on […]
3 Ways to Make Your Home Feel Bigger
3 Ways to Make Your Home Feel Bigge In a small space, every inch counts. Small rooms can often feel cramped and confining. So how do you make the most of out of a small room? Read on to learn a few design tips and tricks that fool the eye and make interiors seem much […]
Should I convert my older home to an infill?
Should I convert my older home to an infill? Whether you have been there since day one or just recently purchased it, an older home presents a wide range of advantages and disadvantages to property owners. Infill homes are also a very popular trend— adding to urban density is often subsidized at different levels of […]
Where to Start When Renovating a Home
Where to Start When Renovating a Home If you are renovating or plan to renovate your home, it has probably become obvious that are too many moving parts to count. Contractors, material prices, personal schedules and every complication in between stands in the way of you and your successful reno. In order to overcome these […]