Step-by-Step
May 12, 2017
Hiring a Professional
WHAT SHOULD A CONTRACTOR DO FOR ME? Every project is composed of thousands of different steps and pieces. There can be literally hundreds of people involved in a custom house construction project – from delivery people and technical product support […]
Step-by-Step
May 5, 2017
Getting Started & Planning
The first step is to make contact. You may have a complete set of plans, or just a vague idea that something needs to happen. Either way, we can help. Our experience may save you a headache, and a phone […]
Homeowner's Ask
April 21, 2017
Garden Suites
“My husband and I are thinking of building a garden suite on our property to help with mortgage payments but we’ve heard it’s a difficult and expensive process. Do you have any advice?” Great news! Victoria city council has approved […]
Design Trends
April 13, 2017
Kitchen Trends
The kitchen has quickly become one of the most important spaces, if not the most important space. The heart and center of the home – and the party! To celebrate this place of nourishment and social magnetism, we’ve asked Carly […]
Homeowner's Ask
March 31, 2017
the FYI on PST
“Hey Russ, can you please explain how the PST is charged on your invoices?” We found a great article on TroutLakeGroup.com that answers this question: PST and Real Property Contractors A Real Property Contractor (RPC) does not charge PST to its […]
Homeowner's Ask
March 17, 2017
Solid vs Engineered Hardwood Flooring
“My husband and I are installing hardwood flooring in our home and were given the choice between solid and engineered floors – what’s the difference?” When it comes to adding warmth, beauty and style to your home, nothing compares to […]
Green Building
March 3, 2017
Water Absorbing Driveway
What is Pervious Concrete? Pervious Concrete (also called porous concrete, high porosity concrete, permeable concrete, and no fines concrete) is a special type of concrete that allows water from precipitation and other sources to pass directly through it. This reduces […]
Design Trends
February 24, 2017
Tiles: Go Big or Go Home
Thinking of updating your home? A new trend is large-scale tiles. I am not talking about 12”x24″, I am talking 24”x36”, 24”x48″ or 48”x60”. Why are we seeing a trend toward this? Think “less grout” and a great option when renovating […]
Step-by-Step
February 17, 2017
Judging a Book by Its Cover: What to Look for in a Construction Website
Judging a Book by Its Cover: What to Look for in a Construction Website What’s the first place you go to when you need to find a contractor? Typically, you start by asking family and friends for referrals, and then […]
Home TLC
February 3, 2017
Safety First
Safety first! New Year means new batteries for those long forgotten, life saving devices called smoke alarms. It’s so easy to take them for granted; ignoring the battery low signals, or even removing the batteries altogether when the gadget acts […]
