by Brandy Kawulka | Dec 28, 2021 | Backyard, Blog, Cabinetry, Countertops, Kitchen Renovations, Renovation
Due to the pandemic, people are spending much more time in their homes. This has led to a growing awareness that backyards are often underutilized. Many chefs dream of having an outdoor kitchen. But how much does it cost? And what are the components and...
by Brandy Kawulka | Dec 7, 2021 | Bathroom Renovations, Blog, Cabinetry, Contractor, Countertops, DIY, Flooring, Holidays, Kitchen Renovations, Renovation
Do you or your partner always seem to want to start a renovation just prior to the holidays? This can be stressful so this is a good time to chat a little bit more about deadlines and especially those around milestone celebrations like at birthdays, babies being born...
by Brandy Kawulka | Nov 30, 2021 | Bathroom Renovations, Blog, Contractor, Kitchen Renovations, Renovation, trades
What are the wiring and electrical considerations when renovating your home? Is there enough power in your home to meet all of your needs? What should you do about your home’s knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring? And a common question when renovating; how many pot...
by Brandy Kawulka | Oct 19, 2021 | Bathroom Renovations, Blog, Flooring, Kitchen Renovations, Renovation
Flooring is a pretty major component of our homes, and one that is not easily changed out. Finding the right material for your space can be daunting, so on our podcast, All Things Renovation, Brandy interviewed Grant Bergman from Beatty Floors. He went through some of...
by Brandy Kawulka | Oct 12, 2021 | Bathroom Renovations, Blog, Contractor, Kitchen Renovations, Renovation
Renovations can be very stressful on a relationship and we find that couples often have trouble managing their decision making. This is especially true when people want opposite elements or have divergent tastes. They can also have different comfort levels around how...
by Brandy Kawulka | Oct 8, 2021 | Blog, Cabinetry, Countertops, Kitchen Renovations, New Westminster, Renovation
This project started out a bit grander but we were able to value engineer and change the scope to meet the budget and still create a unique, open concept family space. The must-haves were: open concept, live edge bar top, reuse 2 existing wood doors to create a set of...