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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Maybe it’s to save money. Maybe it’s to save time. Maybe it’s to savour the pride of completing a job yourself. Whatever the reason, many people like to DIY. But sometimes what saves you money leaves you wanting for quality.…
A few weeks back we introduced Associated Contractors, unique space that we created as a hub for independent contractors & trades people. We have taken the co-working space model that’s become popular in the tech industry and applied it to…
You've just bought the perfect little fixer upper, now you're ready to renovate it into your dream home. Unfortunately some building materials that were commonly used 30-40 years ago are now known to be dangerous to our health, and with…
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