Category: Coding
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The year 2025 marks a turning point for Vancouver’s housing market. With the introduction of the Vancouver Building Bylaw 2025 (VBBL) and significant updates to provincial codes, we aren’t just seeing new rules—we are seeing a fundamental shift in how homes are conceived, built, and valued. For the community at MyHomeDesigner, specifically our clients and…
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When it comes to designing your home, whether for new construction or renovation, choosing the right professional can make all the difference. Aryo stands out as a remarkable choice, and here’s why you can expect a truly positive experience when working with him. With over 37 years of experience in the industry, Aryo brings a…
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How to Open a Daycare (Childcare) in Vancouver Opening a daycare in Vancouver can be a rewarding venture, providing essential childcare services to families while building a thriving business. However, it requires careful planning, compliance with regulations, and a passion for working with children. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you start a daycare in…
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Grant or loan to build a secondary suite or laneway home The federal government has changed several items in offering loans or grants to Canadian homeowners that can assist them in building them faster. Several changes are coming in 2025 that will impact building secondary suites, primarily driven by new federal initiatives in Canada. Here’s…
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Step code 5 is becoming obligatory in most municipalities in the Lower Mainland. Energy efficiency first became a part of the BC Building Code objective back in 2008. Designers’ options to comply with the requirements comprised “prescriptive” and “performance” approaches, the first being a more common choice. The specific requirements for insulation, windows, heaters, lighting,…
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Ernest is a 61 year young who lives with his wife in a spacious house, which, at the moment they come to our story, has long begun to show signs of aging. Little by little, problems kept getting bigger, and the house needed a major repair. The question was how to decide between renovation and building…
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“Remember that free advice, no matter from whom it is received, will bear the closest of examination before it is acted upon as safe. And, generally speaking, this sort of advice is worth exactly what it costs.” -Napoleon Hill If you only knew how many times I have heard from my clients that they asked…