January 10, 2015

Tips To Have A Pet-Friendly Renos

Pets are great. As a renovation contractor, there is nothing I like more than meeting someone’s dog or cat (or bird or fish) when meeting with a homeowner for the first time. However, as a renovation contractor, I am also aware that, when the renovation starts, a pet can be […]
January 3, 2015

Tips for a Great Home Renovation

Thinking about renovating your home in 2015? Now is a great time to start putting together your strategy for a renovation project, whether it be a new kitchen or bathroom, or an addition for your home. The weather is still cold, but the prep work can get started so you’re […]
June 14, 2014

Should I reface my kitchen cabinets?

As the beginning of every renovation season starts to get underway, we, over at Nord Alta, start getting calls about kitchen remodels. Without fail, we always have someone who calls in looking for a kitchen remodel where they want to reface their cabinets. Flying in the face of popular home […]
May 24, 2014

New Deck Ideas for this Summer

With the May long weekend behind us, we can expect (hopefully) warmer weather and longer days. Deck building season begins and whether you hire a reputable renovation contractor or do it yourself, there are a few options out there for decking materials. Here are some popular choices: Pressure Treated Wood […]
April 22, 2014

Home Renos: Available Funding For Elderly

Each and every generation goes through the traumatic decision of what to do with an ageing parent who can no longer navigate the inside of their homes, nor safely enter and exit their home. Here we will go through, home renovations for the elderly and funding that’s available. Imagine not […]
April 1, 2014

Need Help Designing Your Kitchen?

Every kitchen has at least one thing in common after awhile. Most simply don’t work or no longer work for the occupants of the home. So what is the secret to designing the perfect kitchen and do you need help designing your kitchen? Firstly I think that you have to […]
March 4, 2014

Choosing The Right Entry Door

When replacing your Front Entry door, there are a lot of options (and a lot of price points) to consider. Without turning this blog entry into a technical manual for front entry doors, here are some things to think about when choosing one. Materials Most front entry doors are made […]
February 28, 2014

Is my home renovation eco-friendly?

As a kid growing up, I remember being taught (mostly through TV) about the four ‘R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Recover. Our family received a small blue plastic box in which we were told by the City of Edmonton to put in newspapers, soup cans, and other recyclable materials. Our […]
February 10, 2014

The $5000 kitchen remodel. Is it a myth?

When it comes to kitchen ideas, as a contractor, I’m just like you. I like to check out the big renovation web sites to see if there is anything new and exciting in the world of kitchens. Often, on these sites, right next to the photos of the beautiful palatial […]