Advice on home renovations from the expert renovators at Accent Renovations in Kelowna Adding living space is more popular than ever, with Canadians spending a record $53 billion on renovations in 2015. This means that, for the first time, Canadians will…
Growth Spurts: Reno’s for your Growing Lifestyle vs. Selling
After the tumultuous results of over-zealous lending to high risk-borrowers in the United States, the already conservative banks of Canada decided to add additional structure regarding home ownership. But with three boxes checked – a good credit rating, at least…
The Right Flooring for Your Next Renovation
So you’ve decided you need new flooring? Great. But that’s just the first decision of many you need to make. Planning a renovation is a process made up of various steps that each need to be treated with the proper care…
Gold Tommie Award 2016
We are exceptionally excited to announce that we have been awarded a Gold Tommie Award for 2016 from the CHBA Okanagan in the category of Excellence in Commercial Renovation! The award was given for our work on the Associated Contractors…
The Write Way – Get a Written Contract for Your Renovation
Undertaking a renovation is a big step, and one that should not be taken lightly. And the contract that binds the client to the contractor is equally important. Having a written contract gives you clarity, structure, and peace of mind…
Keeping Your Renovation Plan on Budget
When planning a renovation you want your imagination to run wild. But not your costs. If you do, you may soon find your renovation dream turning into a nightmare of mounting expenses. According to a recent poll, the number of…
Accent Renovations wins Silver Tommie Awards for 2015!
We are very proud to have received Silver Tommie Awards for 2015 for our work on the Associated Contractors office space in two categories: - Excellence in Commercial Renovation - Best Commercial Retail/Office About the Award Winning Project Associated Contractors…
Renovating Your Garage
Fix it up or tear it down? Whether your garage is looking a little run-down, is so cluttered that even your car doesn’t fit anymore, or whether the structure is in fact falling down, we’ve all at one time or…
Going Green – Using Recyclable Materials in Your Home Renovation
Most people are happy to recycle when it comes to paper, plastic or glass household items, but when the word ‘recycle’ is mentioned in relation to household renovation they are often left confused or skeptical. This is a shame, because…
Potential New Home Renovation Tax Credit for Homeowners
It’s election time and the airwaves are booming with the sound of promises by the major party candidates to secure your vote. The Conservatives want re-election, and one of weapons in their arsenal of promises is the introduction of a…