Whether you’re looking to host summer barbecues, soak up the sun, or simply create a tranquil outdoor retreat, the right deck design can significantly enhance your living space. In Dartmouth, NS, where the landscape blends beautifully with the sea, a well-thought-out deck can also increase your home’s value and aesthetic appeal. Here are some innovative… Read More…
Transform Your Kitchen: Expert Renovation Guide for Dartmouth Homeowners
Renovating your kitchen can be an exhilarating venture that not only enhances your lifestyle but also adds significant value to your home. Whether you’re looking to update your Dartmouth home’s aesthetic, improve functionality or both, careful planning is key to achieving a kitchen that you’ll love for years to come. Here are some expert insights… Read More…
IKEA and The Environmental Impact
IKEA’s entire product is recyclable, and their website states a whopping 40% of most homes’ energy consumption takes place in the kitchen. By installing efficient faucets, appliances and bins for composting, recycling, and waste, you can improve your daily footprint. Other ways IKEA minimizes environmental impact: • Their kitchens are flat packed, which drastically… Read More…
How Much?
The question that comes to mind most often when considering a kitchen renovation. When choosing an IKEA kitchen, you can expect to save 30-40% on the costs of the cabinets, assembly and installation do add to the bottom line but the savings still remains. With that savings you can upgrade counters from laminate to stone,… Read More…
What makes up an IKEA cabinet?
IKEA® offers a free 25-year warranty on almost all parts of their kitchens. This incredible warranty covers cabinet frames, door and drawer fronts, UTRUSTA hinges, MAXIMERA fully-extending drawers, shelves of tempered glass and melamine, wire baskets, and more. IKEA uses top-quality Austrian engineered BLUM hardware for all of their moving parts (drawers and door… Read More…
Small changes that make a BIG difference
In Nova Scotia, a great party usually starts and ends in the kitchen. It’s where friends gather over a glass of wine and yummy nibbles; where children learn to bake that perfect chocolate chip cookie; and the perfect starting point for a romantic home cooked dinner for two. With so much time spent in this… Read More…
August Home Checklist
It’s hard to believe we’re already sharing our August home checklist! As we soak up this last month of summer, we’re staying ahead of the game and taking care of those tasks that will ensure a smooth transition into a new season. From back-to-school basics to fun in the summer sun, check out this month’s… Read More…
Commercial Renovation Tips
Is your office space feeling a little drab? Considering a commercial renovation to breathe new life into an old space? Keep these tips in mind before the renovation begins! First impression First impressions are everything, and your commercial space may be a client or customer’s first introduction to your business. Its appearance and overall vibe… Read More…
Decks by Design
The deck days of summer have arrived (finally!) and we’re sharing some of our favourite design trends for the sunny season! Treat your outdoor space as a bonus room If you’ve got the space, a deck is essentially an extension of your home. Outdoor furniture and rugs, sun and rain shields and grills and outdoor… Read More…
July Home Checklist
Inspect and repair driveway. Examine your driveway for any cracks and/or holes that may have appeared following the winter months. Use a proper sealant or caulk for small fixes or consider resurfacing the entire length of your driveway for a full makeover. Repairing cracks and holes will prevent rainwater from seeping through and undermining the… Read More…