Despite this weekend’s fresh coat of frosty powder, we’re still thinking happy thoughts and looking forward to the first sweet signs of spring! Our March to-do list focuses on your home’s post-winter condition. Cold weather and large snowfalls can wreak havoc on a home’s exterior and inner workings. Once the temperature begins to rise and… Read More…
Bathroom Trends
Bathrooms are drifting away from being just a practical space with a sole purpose. This year, a little more thought is going into bathroom design and we’re seeing transformations that ooze relaxation and softly scream serenity. Check out a few of our favourite bathroom trends for 2016. Cool and calm These are two commonly used words… Read More…
#trending
Design elements are constantly evolving, and certain trends can be here today and gone tomorrow. When selecting elements for your home renovation, we recommend filling your space with those features you will love for many years to come. This week, we’ve compiled a few of our favourite kitchen and dining room trends for 2016. Deep… Read More…
Winter Storm Prep
This winter storm watch has us hunkering down and preparing for what could be another nasty blizzard for Atlantic Canada. With conditions expecting to intensify throughout the day, we thought Monday’s blog post should be dedicated to winter storm prep. While storm chips are always an essential, there are a few more ways you can… Read More…
February Home Checklist
Happy February! In honour of Valentine’s Day, this month’s checklist is all about giving your home (and loved ones) some extra TLC. Check out our top to-dos to keep your home clean, cozy and clutter-free. Keep driveways and walkways clear Winter weather can be unpredictable and overwhelming (brief flashback to last year’s “snow-mageddon”). Once hit… Read More…
Learn the Lingo
You’ve just met with a general contractor who’s given you an idea of what your requested renovation will entail. He or she has spewed out a bunch of random words during your conversation and has left you with a basic contract full of terms that might as well be in French. Before you sign on… Read More…
Storage with Style
How many of you included a clutter-free 2016 in your New Year’s resolutions? Stuff has a way of creeping up on you, and if you’re not careful, it can take over every area of your home. This week, we’re talking storage solutions for all of that stuff! Closet It doesn’t take much for a closet… Read More…
True or False?
What’s the final word on permits? Are there right and wrong colours for a small space? From debunked myths to hard-and-fast rules that stand the test of time, we’ve got it all in this week’s true or false roundup. True or False: Avoid dark colours in small spaces. False. Dark colours sometimes get a bad… Read More…
January Home Maintenance Checklist
Happy 2016! Kickstart the new year with i love renovations’ January home maintenance checklist. From decluttering your space to protecting your home from the outdoor elements, our first checklist of the year is filled with fun and practical ways to beat those winter blues. Clean and organize closets. The start of a new year is… Read More…
The Home Office
When someone tells you they work from home, what do you envision? A couch and a coffee table that also turns into a living room once the laptop shuts down? Or maybe a spare room with a desk randomly plunked in the middle that is shifted to the side when guests need a place to… Read More…