Tag: renovation
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Remodeling or renovating a basement can transform an underutilized space into a functional and attractive part of your home. Whether you want to create a cozy living area, a home office, a gym, or an entertainment room, careful planning and execution are key to a successful basement renovation. Here’s a step-by-step guide on what to…
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Multiplex homes are coming to BC! BC government is introducing legislation that overrides the municipal zoning regulations There is a rush to build smaller homes in BC. I’m wondering how the municipalities will react.So far, many municipalities in BC (with the exception of the city of Vancouver) have been reluctant to accept the idea of…
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Burnaby Laneway Homes coming in effect soon! After many years of waiting, the city of Burnaby has decided to accept the fact that the city needs more housing options to combat the rental shortage. After going through the process, the city held a couple of open houses on March 28 and 29 and is expecting…
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Decluttering and organizing our storage space helps more than just our mental health. It also makes the home safer by decreasing the chance of injuries and falls. The older you become, the more critical it turns. When you have a clean home and organized kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom, you stimulate your brain in a healthier,…
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Horizontal expansion or add a second story to the house? In which direction to renovate? Many bungalows, or one-story homes, around your neighbourhood have been built mid-century. Their primary purpose was to fulfil the basic needs of occupants at a time when money was hard to come by and mortgages were not a common thing.…
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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…
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In the previous article, we covered the topic of age-friendly home remodelling and the ways proper adaptations can enable safe and comfortable aging-in-place. Here we will highlight some details that require special attention. Age-Friendly Home Bathroom: Walk-in Bathtub or Walk-in Shower? A walk-in bathtub is a favourite among some seniors who experience fatigue often and…
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In the old days, when the existing home would become too challenging for a senior, the options were narrow and commonly included moving out. Aging in place, in an appropriate age-friendly house, was not a thing, and if the family members were too busy to take proper care of the older relative, a nursing home…
