5 Tips for Renovating Your Home in the Spring
5 Tips for Renovating Your Home in the Spring As the warmer temperatures rejuvenate the great outdoors, you can take advantage of the spring weather by rejuvenating your home as well. After being cooped up for the winter, the freshness of spring can be a great motivator for completing renovations around your house. While you […]
The Pros and Cons of Building an Infill Home in Edmonton
The Pros and Cons of Building an Infill Home in Edmonton It seems like nowadays that building the home of your dreams means moving further and further away from the heart of major cities. New homeowners must carefully weigh the benefits of a brand new home versus the benefits of living close to important amenities. […]
Steps for Refinishing Your Kitchen Cabinets
Steps for Refinishing Your Kitchen Cabinets Are you getting tired of the look and style of your kitchen? Are you tempted to rip the whole thing apart and start from scratch? Before you grab the sledgehammer, consider this: Simply refinishing your kitchen cabinets with a fresh coat of paint may be enough to breathe new […]
Quick and Cheap DIY Upgrades to Freshen Up the Look and Feel of Your Home
Quick and Cheap DIY Upgrades to Freshen Up the Look and Feel of Your Home The longer you live in your home, the more you notice how outdated the look of your home is. Before you rush into a costly home renovation, there are some quick and cheap DIY upgrades you can do to freshen […]
What is the Best Material for My Countertops?
What is the Best Material for My Countertops? Most of the time when homeowners are ready to take on a renovation project, the kitchen is the first room to receive a much-needed makeover. They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, so having a space that is functional, as well as aesthetically pleasing, […]
Important Things to Know Before You Buy a Duplex
Important Things to Know Before You Buy a Duplex Is owning a rental property a dream come true? It seems that owning and occupying a duplex is the perfect homeowner’s situation: rental income, tax breaks, easy financing. While there are innumerable benefits to buying a duplex, there are some aspects that need to be taken […]
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 […]