Should You Be Your Own General Contractor?

Should You Be Your Own General Contractor?

Everyone wants to save as much money as possible when doing renovations. You want the job done well, but you don't want to spend more than necessary. When it's a big project you're doing, hiring a General Contractor to head up the project can add 10-20% to the overall cost. So, should you consider being your own general contractor? We explore this idea and talk about a couple of cases that we've experienced firsthand.

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Converting a Garage to a Living Space

Converting a Garage to a Living Space

When space gets tight in your home and you want to find ways to create more usable space without building an addition, converting your garage into a new living space can be an option. We discuss the basics of this project, along with some of the zoning and legal issues. We’ll also help you understand the pros and cons of converting your garage into a new living space.

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Top 10 Interior Design Trends for 2021

Top 10 Interior Design Trends for 2021

With the global pandemic of 2020, we have all been stuck indoors for extended periods of time, only going out for essential needs. The interiors of our homes then made a big difference (more than usual) to our mental well-being. Consequently the 2021 interior design trends are a move toward natural, organic and simple. This becomes a celebration of the earth’s raw materials and subtle use of colour to evoke emotion. We explore the top 10 interior design trends we can expect to see in 2021.

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12 Top Kitchen Trends for 2021

12 Top Kitchen Trends for 2021

Kitchen designs have changed a lot over the years but the one thing that has remained consistent in recent years, is the kitchen becoming the heart of the home. Kitchens are no longer just for cooking meals. It has become multi-functional and a more open space to accommodate everyone’s needs. The global pandemic has reinforced this more than ever as families are working and even educating from home. The kitchen is on display now and needs to be as comfortable as your living room. The projected 2021 kitchen trends take all of this into account. As we are spending more time at home and in the kitchen, the trends need to reflect these needs. In this blog post we’re going to explore 12 trends that the experts say we can expect to see in 2021!

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Bathroom Trends to Expect for 2021

Bathroom Trends to Expect for 2021

Without a doubt, the most significant trend we will be seeing in 2021 in all aspects of our home is a move toward nature. We are all searching for close contact with nature and natural surroundings. This is leading designers to start blurring or even completely erasing borders between the exterior and interior, and between architecture and nature. This blog post is going to help you get inspired with the top bathroom trends we can expect to see in 2021.

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Lighting Solutions for Your Kitchen

Lighting Solutions for Your Kitchen

Recently, kitchens have become multi-purpose rooms and really are the heart of the home. Kitchens are not just used for meal prep but are also being used for homework, list-making, eating family meals, and as a home office. Having the right lighting in a kitchen can be key to both function and décor. We explore the different types of lights you can have in a kitchen and how best to use each.

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