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Common Structural Issues in Vancouver Specials and How to Fix Them
You own a Vancouver Special. That boxy two-story house that’s either loved or hated depending on who you ask. Maybe it’s in East Vancouver. Perhaps South Vancouver. Could be near…
High-End vs. Budget Renovations in Vancouver: What’s Worth It?
A West Point Grey homeowner spent $127,000 on her kitchen renovation. Calacatta marble island ($18,500), custom European cabinets ($42,000), Sub-Zero/Wolf appliance suite ($28,000), heated floors ($6,200). Magazine-worthy. She listed the…
How to Prepare Your Vancouver Home for a Major Renovation?
A Fairview homeowner called us Friday afternoon: “Demo starts Monday. My contractor just told me I need to clear everything out of the kitchen by Sunday night. Where do I…
Renovation Timeline Vancouver: How Long Does a Full Home Remodel Really Take?
A Kitsilano homeowner called Thursday: “We’re getting married in my parents’ house June 14th. It’s February 8th. We want to renovate the kitchen, both bathrooms, and refinish the basement. Can…
Modern Siding Options for Homes in Vancouver
A Mount Pleasant homeowner called last Tuesday: “My 1962 cedar siding is rotting at the bottom corners. Insurance wants $8,400 more per year to cover it, or I replace it…
The Vancouver Homeowner’s Blueprint to a Stress-Free Renovation
The text from Sarah came at 2:14 AM: “We hired the cheapest contractor. Demo started Monday. He disappeared Thursday. Half my kitchen is in a dumpster and he won’t return…
Vancouver Home Extensions: Best Designs for Small Lots
The text came in at 11:47 PM from a couple on East 15th near Fraser. “Three kids sharing one bedroom. We love this street but we’re drowning. Can we add…
Which Renovations Add the Most Value in Vancouver? Your 2026 ROI Guide
Last week, a couple in a 1960s rancher on East 33rd Avenue near Knight Street asked us which renovations would add the most value before they listed their home. They’d…
Heritage Home Renovation in Vancouver: Challenges & Solutions
Two months ago, we met with a couple who’d just purchased a 1923 Craftsman on East 13th Avenue near Main Street. They were ecstatic—original fir floors, box beam ceilings, beautiful…
Energy-Efficient Home Renovations in Metro Vancouver: Your Complete 2026 Guide
Last Tuesday, homeowners in a 1947 bungalow on East 22nd Avenue in East Vancouver opened their December BC Hydro bill and nearly choked on their coffee. $387 for one month.…
