January 27, 2020

Transforming 2 to 3-piece bathroom

Renovating a small bathroom with a sink and toilet and turning it into a bathroom with a sink, toilet and shower is often quite difficult. Either there is simply not enough room to accommodate a three-piece bathroom or the cost to make the three pieces fit is prohibitive. However, every […]
February 20, 2019

Tiling and Waterproofing your Shower

Next week is my turn to present a topic to my entrepreneurial networking group and, during the last meeting, I asked the group what they would like to hear about. One gentleman in the group suggested that I talk about waterproofing showers and the different methods/products to do it. I […]
January 8, 2019

Should your contractors use subtrades?

Hiring the right contractor for your renovation project can make or break that project. An often overlooked point when choosing a contractor is how involved they are in the actual nuts and bolts of the renovation. So, which is better? A contractor who does everything themselves or one that hires […]
March 15, 2018

Elements To Always Get Great Renos

Having your home renovated is not all that difficult to do. If you’re an inspiring DIYer who browses a few renovation videos on the internet or spends a lot of time watching the renovation shows on cable T V, you might be able to work some renovation miracles in your […]
September 1, 2017

Millwoods Accessible Bathroom Project

Although we are experts at accessible renovations (and lots of other renovations too!), there is always something new to learn or something new perspective that we can add to our repertoire of making your living arrangements easier to use, more functional, and more beautiful. This nice accessible bathroom project in […]
July 4, 2017

Alberta Energy Efficiency Home Improvement Rebates Eligibility

Now that the Alberta Government’s Home Improvement Rebate Program is in full swing, contractors who have registered for the program, such as us over at Nord Alta Construction, have been getting quite a few calls looking for more information about the program. Let’s face it, the government website has done […]
March 2, 2017

Open Concept Kitchens To Consider

A successful kitchen renovation starts with a healthy amount of planning. In other articles I’ve written, I’ve talked about the need to assess your family’s lifestyle, determine HOW you use your kitchen, in order to begin planning a kitchen design that will meet your needs. In the case of designing […]