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Cold basements: Is a lack of cold air ducting to blame?
Cold basements: Is a lack of cold air ducting to blame? The season has changed to fall, and in many corners of Canada, the temperature is getting chilly in the evenings. As winter fast approaches (sigh), it’s time to make sure your home heating is in order. Many people struggle with cold basements, but why?…
How to make changes once a renovation begins
How to make changes once a renovation begins Your dream renovation is underway. You found the right contractor, checked their references, agreed on the plans and schedule, and most importantly, signed a contract that includes a warranty. But you’ve just found the perfect lighting fixture or floor tile, and it’s different than what’s in your contract. Or you’ve opened up…
CHBA-NL & Habitat for Humanity Partnership Strengthens #CdnBuilt Communities
CHBA-NL & Habitat for Humanity Partnership Strengthens #CdnBuilt Communities For the past decade, the Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Newfoundland and Labrador (CHBA-NL) has collaborated with Habitat for Humanity Newfoundland and Labrador (Habitat NL) to effect positive change in their community. Newfoundland’s First Tiny Home is one result of this partnership. In March 2016, just prior to…
Everything you need to know before hiring a contractor
Everything you need to know before hiring a contractor Before hiring a contractor for your home renovation or repair project, here are some important questions you need to answer. Remember that professional contractors can provide clear answers to your questions. If they can’t, they’re not the right contractor for you. Before hiring a contractor,…
How to avoid common bathroom renovation mistakes
How to avoid common bathroom renovation mistakes If you’re planning on updating your bathroom or are currently undergoing a bathroom renovation, remember that achieving a great space isn’t just about choosing great tiles, cabinets and fixtures. Real renovation success depends on getting the hidden technical details right behind the scenes. Take the exhaust fan,…
CdnBuilt: CHBA Members Stand by Those Affected By B.C. Wildfires
#CdnBuilt: CHBA Members Stand by Those Affected By B.C. Wildfires Tens of thousands of British Columbians have been displaced as wildfires rip through the province, which was declared under a state of emergency in early July. Seeing how hard so many communities have already been hit, Lacey Developments jumped to action just last week. “As a homebuilder,…
Tips for creating a cozy finished basement
Tips for creating a cozy finished basement A warm, comfortable, and cozy finished basement is a great feature that adds value to your home. It’s summer now, but soon the cooler weather will be here. Is your basement ready for the change in seasons? If you’re in a new house and planning on finishing your…
CdnBuilt for Generations: CHBA member revives Ottawa’s National Arts Centre in time for Canada’s 150th
#CdnBuilt for Generations: CHBA member revives Ottawa’s National Arts Centre in time for Canada’s 150th Measured at more than one million square feet of concrete, brick and granite, the National Arts Centre has been home to thousands of cultural arts performances since its grand opening in 1969. On July 1, 2017 – 50 years after…
Project Hope: Community Rallies to Build Net Zero Ready Home in Just Three Days
Project Hope: Community Rallies to Build Net Zero Ready Home in Just Three Days From June 9 to 11, 2017, CHBA Member Doug Tarry Homes gathered more than 600 volunteers in St. Thomas, Ontario to build Project Hope – a Net Zero Ready Home – in just three days. Proceeds of the sale of this new home will help support the…