December 26, 2018

Wheelchair Accessible Bathroom Plan

As 2018 winds down, I had the opportunity to go back and look at some of the projects we completed this year for creating a wheelchair-accessible bathroom.. It was very easy to see, looking at the project photos we took, that a growing segment of our business is renovating for […]
December 11, 2018

Importance of Budgeting a Reno Project

One of the hardest things to discuss when it comes to a renovation project is the money part. I know this to be true because I ask all of my potential clients if they’ve considered a budget for their project. Surprisingly, a lot of people don’t have one. Either they […]
January 23, 2017

Planning a Kitchen Renovation in 2017?

The old expression, “The kitchen is the heart and soul of your home” has never been more true than in 2017. With the changes in our lifestyles, the kitchen is no longer simply the place where mom makes dinner and does the dishes afterwards. It’s a place where the family […]
April 25, 2016

Blackmud Creek Kitchen Renovation

Here is the latest beautiful kitchen completed by us over at Nord Alta Construction, on the south side of Edmonton. Finding good use of the storage space was paramount due to the small size of this condo kitchen. The project went smoothly despite having one member of the two-man team […]
July 18, 2015

5 Renos That Adds Value To Your Home

A home renovation is not only a way to add some comfort, convenience, and function to an older home, but it’s also a chance to bring some value to your home as well. These 5 renovations are a good bet for maximizing your return on investment or you return on […]
March 23, 2015

Interior Design & Kitchen Renos In Mind

Kitchen renovations, from one project to another, can be a very different experience. Talk to a dozen families that have had their kitchen remodelled in the last few years and you may hear stories like, “This contractor was wonderful to work with.” Or conversely, you may hear something like, “My […]
December 20, 2014

Avoiding Mineral Deposits in Showerhead

So, a few months ago, you had a leaky shower head and replaced it with a new, multi-spray, water massage shower head. It was working fine until it started clogging up and spraying in directions it was not designed to do. Is this the fault of the new shower head? […]
December 3, 2014

What colour should I paint my bathroom?

As a contractor who has done quite a few bathrooms, one decision that my clients most often struggle with is paint colour. It’s one of those decisions that I try not to give a lot of input on because I feel that colour is such a personal choice. Everyone’s tastes […]
November 6, 2014

What does it cost to remodel a kitchen?

As far as single room renovations go, kitchen remodels are usually up there as one of the most expensive rooms of the home to renovate. Kitchens make up a sizable portion of the footprint of your main floor, they have the added expense of cabinetry, and they also generally have […]