renos: Choosing a Contractor - 06/07/16 05:31 PM
Choosing a Contractor
 
Selecting the right Lethbridge contractor for remodel projects can be a challenge for any home owner. Over the years I've developed my own criteria for selecting contractors.
 
Regardless of the project budget, these are my recommendations to people interviewing prospective re-modelers:
• Ask about their history. How long have they been in the home-remodeling business? Even new contractors (if they are reputable) will have some examples, photos, and references of their work. Many times home builders have shifted their focus to remodeling projects and it's important to know if this is the case. Ask for references relating to remodeling as that can … (2 comments)

renos: Ways To Improve Property - 06/07/16 05:25 PM
Building a Secondary Suite and Renovatin
Building an income suite is by far the most profitable homeowner reno in Lethbridge.
 
How do I increase the value of my property? That’s the question on every homeowners mind. There are two key survival strategies. The first is to think long term, have a plan and stick to it. History shows that this plan of action can pay off.

The second tactic is to outperform the market. This means ensuring your property increases in value at a greater rate than those in your surrounding market. One way to do that is through home … (0 comments)

renos: Consumers guide to hardwood flooring - 11/27/08 07:55 PM
While I am no expert in the field, I have bought, sold, and installed several thousand square feet in the past few years.  At the request of some others I thought i would make a brief guide to the variety of hardwood flooring products that are available in my marketplace.
 
Laminate flooring - this flooring is the cheapest product.  Basically think of it as a piece of hard compressed cardboard with a photograph of wood grain on the top of it.  Some laminate looks convincingly like real hardwood floors, some does not.  All laminate requires a thin underlay product to … (15 comments)