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If you are thinking of turning your unfinished basement into a rec room, you will need to consider a lot of things. One of the most important parts of the renovation will be the addition of insulation. Although it is always wise to talk to an experienced contractor or home renovation specialist about these issues, [...]
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We’ve already discussed how living in a renovated church can be an unique and exciting home option. This week I thought I’d give you a profile of an excellent example of this sort of work, even if it is out of the reach of most Realty Kitchen readers.
The church renovation is a former Baptist church [...]
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Over the last few years, one architect team has designed some of the most innovative condominiums in Toronto: Core Architects. A major condominium project now under construction – M5V – received the Greater Toronto Home Builders’ Association Award for best residential high-rise project in 2007, and the project is aiming for a Silver LEED designation.
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Last week I provided some beginner pointers about choosing solar panels. Here are some further things to keep in mind.
Power
Solar energy is measured in Watts. Most panels are described by their maximum, or ideal output in an hour: a 100 Watt solar panel will generate 100 Watts of power per hour on a sunny day. [...]
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One of the most iconic pieces of Canadian architecture is Habitat 67 – the residence built for Montreal’s Expo 67 by Moshe Safdie. Even after fifty years, the structure seems ahead of its time. Constructed of irregular interlocking concrete forms, the building has an excitement and playfulness that often seems lacking from Canadian architecture.
Moshe Safdie [...]
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I’ve already given you some pointers on how to choose the right contractor. You’ve done all of your homework and everything looks good with the person you are going to work with. You’re ready to sign.
First of all, make sure the contract your contractor is showing you has all of the relevant contact info as [...]
