Share 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 [...]
Share 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 [...]
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 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 The kitchen is one of the rooms in your house you spend most of your time in. And if it isn’t very functional, it can add a lot of frustration to your life. Renovating the kitchen can often be a good idea. But before you start tearing out kitchen cabinets, consider the following tips: [...]
Share When going green in your home renovations, there are a lot of options out there and choosing between them can be a difficult process. Today, I’ll provide you with some of the more popular environmentally-friendly flooring choices, and what the ramifications are for using them. Hardwood One of the best ways to add eco-friendly [...]
Share We’ve talked about using recycling materials in your renovations before, but you are probably wondering if there is an easy way to go about doing this. After all, you don’t necessarily have time to go trawling around your local area, looking for renovations. Fortunately there is an easy option available – and it’s run [...]
