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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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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 [...]
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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 survive on take-out [...]
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Last week I provided some guidelines about when a DIY home renovation is inadvisable, particularly when safety is an issue. This week I’ll provide you with some more tips.
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Someone I know recently decided to excavate their partially filled basement. This person didn’t think through the entire process, and didn’t realize that they were digging under [...]
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With the recent home renovation tax credit, many people are undertaking renovations of their homes. In some cases, this is encouraging people who have never renovated their homes to take the plunge, and to take the plunge by themselves.
But sometimes taking the plunge is something new renovaters should not do by themselves. Although doing it [...]
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A key factor to the price of a home is the renovations and upgrades done to it, especially if this is an older home we are talking about.
With an older home, there might be the need to have some work done to keep it safe, modern and comfortable. With that said, the current owners might [...]
