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BC Energy Step Code & CleanBC Rebates for Home Renovations Home renovations in Vancouver are changing. Many homeowners are no longer focused only on updating kitchens, bathrooms, or finishes. They…
Home Additions Vancouver: Costs, Design Options & Planning Tips Need more space but do not want to leave your Vancouver neighbourhood? A home addition can be a practical way to…
Do You Need a Designer or Contractor First? If you’re planning a major home renovation in Vancouver, one of the first questions is often surprisingly difficult: Who should you hire…
There’s a moment that happens almost every February in North Vancouver when the rain finally stops for a few days. The clouds break apart just enough for actual sunlight to…
A Sunset neighborhood Vancouver Special sat on the market 47 days. Boxy. Three separate rooms on the main floor—living, dining, kitchen—each 11×12 feet, each isolated, each dark. Every viewer said…
A Kitsilano couple bought a 1954 bungalow for $1.68M in 2022. Needed everything: kitchen ($52K), two bathrooms ($62K combined), floors ($18K), paint ($8K), electrical panel ($6K). Total: $146K in renovations.…
If you’ve ever walked through Grandview-Woodland or Mount Pleasant and fallen in love with those charming Craftsman bungalows and Edwardian homes, you know the appeal of Vancouver’s heritage properties. The…
My neighbor in North Van spent $18,000 on solar panels last year. Know what happened? His energy bills barely budged. Meanwhile, another client invested $6,000 sealing their drafty 1960s rancher…
Vancouver’s housing market is known for its high costs and compact living spaces, making multifunctional designs essential for urban homes. Recent data shows that condos often range from 500 to…
Picture yourself in your Kitsilano home, gazing at the North Shore Mountains. You want to renovate your kitchen, but the thought of harming Vancouver’s natural beauty stops you. What if…