Resources
We have assembled some great resources to help you get started on your journey. Much of this information is published by CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Additionally, we would be happy to meet with you in your home to answer the more specific questions you may have (and it's free and with no obligation). Contact us today for more information.
Interior Renovations
Assesing the Renovation Project
If you plan carefully, you can renovate your home to make it look better, work better, last longer and be more comfortable.
Renovating Your Kitchen
Kitchen renovations have the highest payback rate. Conduct a pre-renovation inspection and prioritize the most desirable features for your new kitchen.
Kitchen Design
Function, usability and flexibility are some of the latest trends in kitchen design that people are demanding so that kitchens work for themselves and their families as people's needs change .
Appliances
Learn how to select appliances which can be easily used by people of differing ages and abilities.
Renovating Your Bathroom
Bathroom renovations offer the second highest financial payback rate and are one of the most common home improvement projects.
Bathroom Design
This fact sheet provides the detail on how to successfully design a universally accessible bathroom.
Secondary Suites
Secondary suites can provide affordable living space and intensify urban development without adding new buildings.
Flooring
Things you should think about when choosing resilient, laminate, and wood flooring, as well as carpet and ceramic tile.
Designing Living Spaces
This fact sheet provides an overview of planning and design. guidelines to consider when creating, renovating or redecorating the living spaces in your home.
Accessible Home Design / Floor Plans
This fact sheet provides design guidelines for the most common types of accessible house designs including: visitable housing, adaptable and accessible housing and housing built using the concepts of universal design.
Renovating Your Basement
Find out about common problems that can be fixed, as part of the renovations, to make your basement a healthy living space.
Basement - Moisture issues
Creating a clean, dry and healthy living space is a critical first step in this renovation.
Basement - Structural issues
Fixing foundation problems before renovating is essential to preserve the durability and structure of the house.
In-Floor Heating
Radiant floor heating is a method of heating your home by applying heat underneath or within the floor
Heating and Mechanical Systems
How the mechanical systems interact with other appliances is critical in keeping your homebs indoor environment healthy and safe.
Replacing Your Furnace
This fact sheet provides you with information on replacing your existing furnace with a new one.
Buying a Water-Efficient Toilet
Tips and advice on buying a water-efficient toilet using current toilet rating programs.
Exterior Renovations
Before You Start a New Addition
Identify the features you need and inspect the current structure and mechanical systems to be sure they can support the new addition.
Repairing or Replacing Exterior Wall Materials
Repairing or replacing exterior wall finishes will protect and preserve the durability and structure of the home.
All About Windows
Information to help you understand and select window performance levels appropriate for your climatic (and geographical) location and exposure conditions.
Window and Door Renovations
Before repairing or replacing windows and doors, consider all of the factors outlined in this fact sheet.
Repairing or Replacing Roof
Learn about the key factors that will determine whether you should repair or replace your roof.
Garden Suites
Introductory information on garden suites for seniors or persons with disabilities.
Other Stuff
Home Inspection Checklist
Here is a handy checklist to help you identify work that should be done to your home.
Hiring a Contractor
Make sure you get what you want and pay for when hiring a contractor.
