Posts Tagged ‘renovation’
Setting the Standard: The Church Residence Wins Canada’s First-Ever Best Adaptiv Home Award
Setting the Standard: The Church Residence Wins Canada’s First-Ever Best Adaptiv Home Award When the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) introduced the Best Adaptiv Home category as part of the National Awards for Housing Excellence, the intention was clear: to recognize projects that go beyond accessibility checklists and thoughtfully design for real lives, real change, and…
Read MoreCHBA Launches Renovation Month Campaign
October is Renovation Month – a national initiative to motivate homeowners to take action on their renovation goals by choosing verified RenoMark contractors.
Read MoreHow to Choose the Perfect Paint Colour for Your Home
How to Choose the Perfect Paint Colour for Your Home Choosing the perfect paint colour for your home can be an exciting yet daunting task. The right shade can transform a space, adding personality and warmth, while the wrong choice might leave you feeling uneasy. Whether you’re a seasoned decorator or a first-time homeowner, finding…
Read MoreTop 5 Custom or Renovated Net Zero Homes in this year’s CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence
Top 5 Custom or Renovated Net Zero Homes in this year’s CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence As home energy efficiency becomes a growing priority for home buyers and homeowners across Canada, custom or renovated Net Zero Homes, as well as production Net Zero Homes, are having their moment in the sun. From high-efficiency windows…
Read MoreA One-Stop Guide to Renovation Contracts
A One-Stop Guide to Renovation Contracts So, you’ve decided to take on a home renovation. You’ve determined what renovations you want done and landed on a rough budget. You’ve also started looking for contractors, but you’re having trouble deciding which ones are right for your renovation, even though you’ve done your due diligence getting recommendations and thoroughly interviewed possible…
Read MoreRenovating Your Home for Energy Efficiency: Explained
Renovating Your Home for Energy Efficiency: Explained What is an energy efficiency renovation? An energy efficiency renovation improves the energy performance of your existing home. Undertaking an energy efficiency renovation on your home is an investment that delivers a multitude of benefits that you will enjoy immediately, and it can also increase the value of…
Read MoreWhat Homeowners Are Looking for in a Kitchen Renovation
What Homeowners Are Looking for in a Kitchen Renovation The importance of a well-designed and highly functional kitchen is very clear. Over the six years that the CHBA Home Buyer Preference Study, powered by Avid Ratings Canada, has run, kitchen features have maintained top position as the highest ranked group of features, in every year. Yet…
Read More4 Kitchen Features Designed for Entertaining
4 Kitchen Features Designed for Entertaining The kitchen is the heart of the home and a natural gathering place. Homeowners are embracing the kitchen as an entertainment area and looking for ways to make hosting easier and more enjoyable for all. Whether you’re planning to renovate your current kitchen or are buying a new home,…
Read MoreJ.A.B.A Construction Helps Family Return HomeCopy of
J.A.B.A Construction Helps Family Return Home The writer is a member of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA). In January 2014 a single mom with a young daughter had a problem with ice damming on their roof which caused a major leak and damage to the attic, bathroom, kitchen and dining room. Their insurance company evaluated the…
Read MoreIt’s Ice Dam Season Again – Here’s What You Can Do
It’s Ice Dam Season Again – Here’s What You Can Do Most Canadian roofs develop at least a little ice each winter, but if this gets more than a couple of inches thick around the eaves it can cause leaks. A build-up of ice like this is called an ‘ice dam’ and can be a…
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