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6 tips to reduce stress when renovating 6 tips to reduce stress when renovating
6 tips to reduce stress when renovating
Could creating a beautiful bathroom or the kitchen of your dreams wreak havoc on your life? in one word, yes. high expectations, ballooning budgets, things that go creak (and crash and boom) in the night, a phalanx of strangers coming and going and limited access to those amenities you’ve...
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How to: Manage renovation costs How to: Manage renovation costs
How to: Manage renovation costs
More than 30 percent of canadian homeowners spend more than they plan to during renovations. if you aren’t prepared, the process can become a rocky road. here’s my guide to navigating the terrain and ensuring yourself a smooth ride. stick to your limit setting a budget is the most...
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How to: Move the staircase How to: Move the staircase
How to: Move the staircase
If you think that moving your staircase is like moving a mountain, think again. while i won’t deny that it’s a big job, it can make all the difference to the flow of your home. so, before you completely wave off the idea, read some of the benefits below. the results can be well worth the...
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How to: Get government rebates from eco-friendly renovations How to: Get government rebates from eco-friendly renovations
How to: Get government rebates from eco-friendly renovations
The rush of green products and eco-friendly renovations can provide homeowners some serious cash back in the form of government rebates. but with so many programs and incentives out there, it’s hard to figure out what you may qualify for. here are some suggestions that will help point you in...
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Kitchen renovations: How to get the most bang for your buck Kitchen renovations: How to get the most bang for your buck
Kitchen renovations: How to get the most bang for your buck
You've been collecting magazines, visiting showrooms and you're finally ready to take the leap into a kitchen renovation . according to the appraisal institute of canada, kitchen renovations are guaranteed a return of 75 to 100 percent on your investment when you sell your house . but it all...
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Scott McGillivray's tips and tricks Scott McGillivray's tips and tricks
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Renovation tips: Average joe vs. reno pro Renovation tips: Average joe vs. reno pro
Renovation tips: Average joe vs. reno pro
When it comes to renovation, i’ve tried just about everything – but that doesn’t mean it’s been the best decision. if it’s work that requires a licensed trade, you may be doing more harm than good by taking matters into your own hands. here are some tasks a novice can complete with...
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How to: Finance a renovation How to: Finance a renovation
How to: Finance a renovation
There's never been a better time to start upgrading your home. a range of provincial and federal energy-efficiency rebates can help reduce the overall cost of your renovation , and of course, interest rates are still lower than normal. but rebates and incentives aside, you still have to come up...
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Renovate or relocate? Renovate or relocate?
Renovate or relocate?
Renovate or relocate? to help one family decide, we asked an investment advisor, contractor and real estate agent to assess their situation and give expert advice. the family mark and karen podborski and their two-year-old daughter, eve, live in a three-bedroom house in toronto. mark and...
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Kitchen renovation guide Kitchen renovation guide
Kitchen renovation guide
Before and after: a sparkling kitchen renovation a design duo sheds some much needed light and sparkle on a dated kitchen. 5 ways to update your kitchen on a budget giving your kitchen a new look doesn’t have to cost a fortune. designer lisa canning offers her expert tips for a...
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Home renovation tips Home renovation tips
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From simple cottage to luxurious retreat From simple cottage to luxurious retreat
From simple cottage to luxurious retreat
A decade and a half of weekends and holidays in one place can shape a lifetime's worth of memories and attachments. so when this montreal family realized they had outgrown the lakeside cottage they'd owned in lantier, quebec, since their children were small, they weren't about to abandon the...
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Update your home and save on your taxes Update your home and save on your taxes
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Fabulous finished basement Fabulous finished basement
Fabulous finished basement
How many renovation stories start with “one thing led to another...”? yes, the old domino effect always thickens the plot, as it did for style at home art director susan rogers and her husband, scott, a construction manager. when the two decided to install a second bathroom in the...
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Home renovations Home renovations
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Home renovation tax credit 101 Home renovation tax credit 101
Home renovation tax credit 101
Home improvements during an economic recession? and an ever-softening real estate market? are you kidding? the canadian government's 2009 home renovation tax credit (hrtc) may just be the stimulus homeowners need to get back into the home improvement game. with tax credits of up to $1,350,...
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Environmentally friendly renovations Environmentally friendly renovations
Environmentally friendly renovations
Regardless the time of year, many of us spend time pondering all of those tasks (large and small) we've been meaning to get to around the house. from replacing kitchen appliances, to installing new lighting, to renovating an entire room or floor, there's never a bad time to tackle these...
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Renovating reminders Renovating reminders
Renovating reminders
When the dust finally settles, there's going to be at least one little thing you wish you had thought of before the renovations started. take advantage of the benefits of hindsight to get the results you really want. every morning, i find myself mopping up a little pool of water in the corner...
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Heating your home Heating your home
Heating your home
It’s better to investigate replacement solutions before your furnace kicks the bucket, so here’s a look at the most common heating systems available in canada. forced-air furnace two-thirds of all canadian homes are heated with forced-air furnaces. of these, two-thirds are fired by...
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Cost-effective renovations Cost-effective renovations
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Home & Garden Makeover Contest: 10 entries we love! Home & Garden Makeover Contest: 10 entries we love!
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10 things to think about before you renovate 10 things to think about before you renovate
10 things to think about before you renovate
1 budget, budget, budget i can't say it enough. i'm an optimist who always believes that if you spend money on a quality reno instead of cheaping out, the necessary funds will magically appear. in reality, we know that isn't true! so make sure you do your homework. talk to a friend who has...
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Home makeover: Junk beautiful Home makeover: Junk beautiful
Home makeover: Junk beautiful
Laundry room cast your eyes upon this inviting, multi-functional family laundromat. the space is small, but with some inventive thinking and a bunch of junk, we were able to get the wrinkles out. we received a laundry list of requests from our homeowners beyond just getting the clothes clean....
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Geothermics: Right under your feet Geothermics: Right under your feet
Geothermics: Right under your feet
Geothermics not only offers the advantage of using an inexhaustible source of energy – the sun – but it doesn't burn fossil fuel and therefore doesn't produce greenhouse gases. the results speak for themselves: on the one hand, users can expect to save 60 to 70 percent on heating costs; on...
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Flipping your house: How to trade up Flipping your house: How to trade up
Flipping your house: How to trade up
Getting ready to trade up? then it's time to roll up your sleeves and get your starter house (or condo) ready for the resale market. here are some dos and don'ts to help you get the best price and ensure your big flip isn't a flop. do paint it's one of the cheapest and easiest things you can...
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