The task of preparing for a home renovation can seem like an ominous one, but with good planning between you and your renovator, you will prepare with a minimum of wasted effort. You will have a list of question running through your head. How many of your things to be cleared out, and where are you going to put it all? What do you need to set aside for your [...]

We have a wide variety of architectural housing styles in the Vancouver area. The evolution of styles over the past 150 years, blended with our cosmopolitan history means that a Big Box 1980s McMansion can share the streetscape with a cedar cottage and a concrete-and-glass contemporary styled home. With good planning and design, you can always manage to avoid the Curse of Renovation; that is, having you renovation actually look [...]

During a major home renovation, I recommend you move to another location to avoid the impact on your day-to-day life. Also, work can proceed faster when less coordination is required with trades. Ask for references from previous clients regarding budget performance and timelines. A contractor should have strong relationships with multiple trades and industry organizations like the Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association. A reliable team of design professionals eases the [...]

Renovating your whole home? The most successful renovations are characterized by their beauty and livability, and not by construction hiccups. So give yourself the best chance to avoid problems. Correct planning for your renovation can make the construction a painless procedure. Keeping all aspects of the process in order is a complex task that requires attention to detail and good documentation. Write lists of your various concerns and keep them [...]