5 Easy Ways to Modernize an 80s House
HOW TO MODERNIZE AN 80s HOUSE 1. Strip wallpaper and paint There’s not much a fresh coat of paint can’t transform. Remove your flowery wallpaper and leafy borders and revitalize your interiors with painted patterns, light colours, off-whites and neutrals. You can even paint over old wood wall paneling and ceilings, once you’ve scraped off […]
3 Master Bedroom Addition Ideas to Add Space and Value to Your Home
MASTER BEDROOM ADDITION IDEAS A bedroom addition is cheaper and less involved than building an additional storey or adding an entire room, and can be anything from a small bump-out to an entire micro-addition. 1. Extend your floor plan Maybe you’re dreaming of sleeping on a huge king size bed but your bedroom just doesn’t […]
Green Home Builds and Renovations: How do you Choose The Best Green Builder?
As humanity becomes more aware of how our smallest decisions can impact everything, the term ‘Green Building’ has become a bit of a catchphrase within our industry. More construction and renovation companies than ever are claiming to be ‘Green Builders’. While the Greater Vancouver Area has many builders taking the high road and doing the […]
Green Home Builds And Renovations: Tour Of A Green Build Home (Andrew Kennedy Edition)
In part 2 of our series on Green Home Builds and Renovations, we’re taking you inside the home of Kennedy Construction Company President, Andrew Kennedy. When Andrew designed and built his home a few years ago, he made sure to ‘walk the walk’ and use the same Green Build standards that his team leans on […]
Green Homes: The BC Energy Step Code, Explained (The Top Questions Answered)
THE BC ENERGY STEP CODE EXPLAINED This is Part 1 of a 3-part series on explaining Green Building, Construction and Renovations in Metro Vancouver. On December 15, 2017, The BC Energy Step Code went into effect. If you weren’t in the middle of planning a new home build at the time, you might not have […]
How To Navigate The Confusing World Of Renovation Permits Like A Pro
TODD’S TERRIBLE RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION PERMIT TALE Todd Talbot lives and breathes real estate. He’s the host of Love It or List It Vancouver, often relied upon for advice on renovations, builds, or the market. Todd’s the kind of guy that seems like he wouldn’t need much help completing a project. So why did Todd call Kennedy […]
