July 2, 2018

Hire a Renovation Contractor or DIY?

Have you heard that series of commercials on the radio from Rona? You know, the ones that say “We’re here to help take you from <disappointing voice> ‘I can’t believe you did that to our bathroom.’ to <exciting voice> ‘ I can’t believe you did that to our bathroom!” They […]
April 15, 2018

Doing Your Kitchen Reno a Breeze

Clear the clutter Every kitchen renovation requires that the contents of the kitchen go elsewhere until the work is completed. This may seem like an easy task and for a few of us, it is. Most of us are collectors of the finer things in life such as the 12 […]
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 […]
March 1, 2018

Springtime Renovation Checklist

You wouldn’t know it, here in the City of Edmonton, with all of the cold weather and snow we’ve been having, but Spring is just around the corner. In addition to shedding our winter coats and boots, we often look to the Spring as a time to start our renovation […]
February 12, 2018

Ways To Add Comfort To Your Bathroom

Do you like being comfortable in your home? Of course you do. With today’s renovations, more and more thought is being put into not only creating something beautiful, but also making your home more comfortable…and bathrooms are no exception. Here are some ideas that can easily make your bathroom more […]
January 11, 2018

Reasons To Have A Kitchen Island

Open a kitchen design magazine or check out a gallery of kitchen photos and one thing you’ll notice is that many kitchen featured include an island. Why an island you ask? Well, here are three great reasons for having one in your kitchen. Extra counter top space Almost everyone wants […]
November 17, 2017

Who should I notify before renos?

It goes without saying that a renovation, big or small, will have an impact on your daily routine for the duration of the project. What we often forget, is that it may also have an impact on others as well. So, here is a handy-dandy list of some people you […]
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 […]
August 16, 2017

The Castlebrook Kitchen Tranformation

At Nord Alta Construction, we have done all sorts of renovations. Kitchens, bathrooms, additions, commercial work and a whole host more. Sometimes, however, there’s a project that we do that simply sticks with us as a project we’re especially proud of. Our Castlebrook renovation is one of those. When showing […]
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 […]
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 […]
May 4, 2016

What to expect from my home renos?

Reality TV is great; especially Home Renovation shows. In 30 minutes, minus the time for commercials, an army of workers comes marching through someone’s front door and exits through the back, leaving a perfectly remodeled home. As someone in the renovation industry, I strive to be just like that, but […]