With summer here, lots of families have renovations on their minds. Here is a list of design and planning advice most often given to clients by professional renovators:

• Know why you want to renovate. What problems are you trying to solve? Most renovations begin with practical issues. For instance, your bathroom may be cramped, you need more storage space in the kitchen, or there is nowhere for the children to play or do homework under your supervision.
  

It is property tax time here in Canada and anyone who owns a home in this country is required to pay property taxes. These taxes are paid to the city, municipality, region or district where our homes are located to help pay for our roads, policing, schools, fire protection, etc. and are due June 30th.

Did you know there are a number of payment options available that can...

The warm, summer weather means more time is spent outside with your loved ones. Patio and deck parties become more frequent, as does barbecue parties. Before inviting any of your guests over, make sure you are absolutely ready... check these off your summer home maintenance list today!

• Examine and clean your deck or patio, replacing or re-staining floorboards as needed.
  You would be amazed with what a newly stained floorboard can do for your outdoor space. Make the space look new and clean with new or re-stained floors!