Archive for August, 2010

Web-based software keeps clients in the loop – Track your renovation online

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

One of the most fascinating – and potentially useful – new tools in home renovations is web-based communication systems that allow clients to keep a remote eye on the work being done. A lesson any successful contractor quickly learns is that communication and information sharing with the client is as important as the work itself. [...]

How do I pay for a renovation?

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Home renovation financing has matured into one of the most competitive aspects of today’s mortgage market, and equity-rich homeowners are benefiting from an unparalleled degree of flexibility and options. “Basically, the client tells us how they plan to spend and we will tell them what is the best value and the right product,” said Terry [...]

Garage Remodeling Ideas

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

A garage is usually the only place in a home, which is not given proper attention and care. It is mainly used to dump all waste things. If we go for intelligent garage remodeling ideas, we can make it the best storage place in our home. Remodeling your garage is an easy and effective way [...]

New Home Makeovers

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

When WISA Healthy Homes of Vancouver sent out a low-key e-mail inviting interested people to a February tour of a gut-andrebuild renovation being completed to R- 2000 standards, the award-winning “sustainable” contractor was in for a surprise. “We had an almost unbelievable turnout; 135 persons came on Saturday, while 28 Korean architects came on Sunday,” [...]