5 Reasons to Replace your Showerhead

5 Reasons to Replace your Showerhead Unless you are a hardcore bath-taker, you probably use your shower almost everyday. As with anything we use daily, a shower and its related parts go through a lot of wear and tear. Proper usage, cleaning and care can go a long way to extending the lifetime of your […]

6 Ways to Improve Curb Appeal

6 Ways to Improve Curb Appeal Whether for personal pride or for increased value, there are many reasons to tend to a property’s curb appeal. Parabola Developments’ wealth of experience in the Edmonton home improvement and renovation industry has given our professionals a shrewd eye for detail. Read on for our six step guide to […]

Do I Need Guardrails on My Edmonton Deck?

Do I Need Guardrails on My Edmonton Deck? In Alberta & the City of Edmonton, construction standards and zoning regulations are created by officials and authorities to ensure public safety. Not only will a properly built deck protect your family from harm, an unsafe deck could mean you are liable for a personal injury on […]

5 Deck Building Tips for Albertans

5 Deck Building Tips for Albertans Ever since our ancestors first set down roots, the foyer or entrance to a home has evolved across the millennia of human history. In recent years the tradition was to keep a tidy main entrance for guests, while the residents used rear, side or garage access. Modern homes are […]

Choose Your Own Adventure: Hardwood vs. Laminate

Choose Your Own Adventure: Hardwood vs. Laminate When it comes to redoing your floors, there are many popular options– but none so popular as hardwood or laminate. Real wood flooring has been around for almost as long as houses! Once used for convenience and cost-effectiveness, hardwood floors are now highly sought after with many exotic […]

SPLURGE OR SAVE: Basement Renovations

Basements are a classic renovation project for homeowners and flippers alike. Finishing a roughed-in basement can provide a whole new space to express your design goals and accommodate your lifestyle. Before committing to a fully custom basement reno, consult Parabola’s guide below. You can avoid costly expenses by carefully investing your money in worthwhile improvements. […]

ALL ABOUT THAT BASEMENT: Adding Value with Basement Renovations

ALL ABOUT THAT BASEMENT: Adding Value with Basement Renovations Many property owners have considered basement renovation, but are the returns on investment always there? We here at Parabola Developments took a look at some common basement reno issues and settled the score. Consult our guide below and find out what basement features add real value […]

SPLURGE OR SAVE: Bathroom Renovations

Bathrooms are a unique renovation project: they are just as much about function as they are about style. We spend a lot of time in bathrooms, so looks are important– but the essentials still need to work reliably. Parabola Development’s quick-reference guide below will introduce you to the different ends of the bathroom renovation spectrum. […]

NEW NO-NOS: Parabola’s Checklist for Buying New-Built Properties

Private contractors vary from high-volume builders to smaller outfits that produce a highly specialized product (carbon neutral homes, for example), so there is no shortage of choices for a buyer looking to purchase a ‘new build.’ There are a few universal tips that will benefit anyone considering, starting or closing a newly built property. Read […]

OLD HOMES, NEW TRICKS: Parabola’s Checklist for Buying a Mature Property

For many, a dream home isn’t just about size, location and amenities– the age and style of the property can often be the main attraction. From mature suburbs to redeveloped, industrial-style lofts; from historic neighbourhoods to rustic country houses… No matter your preference, buying an older home incurs a wide variety of obligations and challenges. […]