In our existing Calgary economy, many homeowners are choosing to be their own general contractor for home renovation projects, and this is completely understandable based on the need to be cost effective. The problem lies when homeowners do not have a full understanding of all the construction codes, requirements, costs and moreover, the snowball effect […]
The Latest Inner-City Home Design Trends
Whether you want to add a splash of colour to give your home exterior a fresh face, or if it’s time to completely reface the exterior appearance of your home to maintain, update and increase your resale value, improving the look of your home exterior can make a significant difference. New home builds in the […]
What you need to know when hiring a General Contractor or Builder
It’s a competitive market in Calgary – even more so due to the hit our economy has taken over the past couple years in our oil sector. More than ever Clients are looking at the bottom line for the best available pricing on the services they are requesting with their home. As always, there are […]
Risks and Warning Signs of Wood Rot in Your Home
When you start a renovation project there is a lot of excitement about the new space that awaits. However, once the work has commenced and the walls are opened up, many homeowners are met with the rude awakening that the wood under the surface has begun to rot. In older homes wood rot is commonly […]
Benefits of Using Cantilevers in Your Home Design
Cantilevered home design elements add a modern, unique interest to the exterior of a home, and provide the opportunity to create more space in the interior. A cantilever is a structural component that consists of a rigid extension past the vertical support. You may correlate the term with the noteworthy structural makeup of a cantilever […]