How to Make Decisions in a Renovation

Good morning friends! Today we’re going to talk about doing things right. Gina and I recently bought a house in Charleswood! YAY! We’re going through some extensive renovations and are on a budget. We were hoping to do all our renovations for 37,000....

Why it’s nice to see a model!

Today’s blog will deal with one advantage we like to offer our clients. We use SoftPlan to do all of our modeling and that works to your benefit in a few ways. As proof, what helps you make a decision on kitchen layout better? This Or this? When you’re...

Insulation

Here’s an interesting one. This is a topic of much discussion in the green building community, the building official community and the home owner community. What insulation should I use to keep me warm (or cool)? There are many insulation products available, so...

Welcome to your (Dangerous) new home! Pt. 2

Hi guys, Part one dealt with radon and other VOCs and offgassing. In part two we’re going to quick highlight some structural concerns to be aware of. We’re going to talk about TJI’s. Now the point of these articles isn’t to elicit fear. We want...

Winterizing your house!

And it’s here!  And there was much rejoicing. Winter is that cold time of year where breathing hurts here in Winnipeg. But we love it! We have to! We’re Manitoba! Unless you’re reading this from within Manitoba, in which case we all know we complain...