Share You’ve bought your dream home – except it needs a little work. Unless it’s a small job, you’ll probably need to call in a contractor. But if you have never done this before, it can be a daunting prospect. Not all contractors are scrupulous, and if you are not careful, they can charge you [...]
Share We are all trying to think of ways to reduce our environmental footprint. One of the most effective ways to do this is to consider home energy generation. We’ve already discussed wind energy. Another option is installing photovoltaics. These are also known as solar panels. Solar panels harness the energy of the sun in [...]
Share I’ve been giving some tips on bathroom renos, but I didn’t get too deep into the particular materials you should use. One of them, which is taking the renovation world by storm, is a new form of tile substrate called Kerdi-Board. I know – this doesn’t sound like the most exciting product out there. [...]
Share As spring starts to – uhm, spring – we start thinking of adding decorating touches that are fresh and lively. One great motif that never really goes out of style are florals. It doesn’t even matter what type you use. Victorian overwrought floral patterns are just as complimentary as photo-realistic textiles of natural grasslands. [...]
Share Last week, I gave you some tips on how to renovate your bathroom without breaking the bank. Today, I’ll give you some further tips. 1. Keep the DIY in your reno Whenever possible, do as much of the work as you can. Most renos go through money to pay for the labour, rather than [...]
Share With over 150 awards to their name, including six Governor General’s awards, Diamond and Schmitt Architects is one of the most prestigious and well respected architecture firms in the country. However, because of the low profile of the founder, you might not have heard of it, or know that it is so well established. [...]
Share We’ve already given you some pointers on how to renovate your kitchen inexpensively. If you are thinking of fixing up your bathroom as well, you might want to follow these tips: 1. Plan, plan, plan. You should have a plan for any renovation you undertake, but a bathroom is especially important. While you can [...]
