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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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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 [...]
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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 for [...]
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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. But just [...]
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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 materials. However, as [...]
