Posts by Lou
Criminal Background Checks: Who Is Working In Your Home?
You’re planning to renovate your home. How do you choose a renovation contractor? You ask others who they have used before, and you check references. But do you really know who you are letting into your home? Today’s blog post is prompted by the recent arrests of a number of alleged drug dealers, among which…
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When you’re planning a home renovation, or building an addition to your home, don’t forget about insurance. There are three insurances you need to check before starting the work, and one after the work is complete. 1. Builder or Contractor Liability Insurance If you are hiring a builder or contractor to do the renovation or…
+ Read MoreHome Renovations: Return on Investment
Many homeowners look at return on investment when making a renovation decision. They want to make sure that whatever money is spent on a renovation today could be recovered if the home was sold tomorrow. It is important to look at whether a renovation makes financial sense. However, few custom renovation and remodeling projects, completed…
+ Read MoreHouse Additions: 7 Things That Affect Cost
[ Updated: February 2023] House Additions: 7 Things that Affect Cost One of the first questions we get from homeowners who are thinking about building a house addition is: “What will adding an addition to my house cost?” This is an important question to ask. Why dream about an addition that is not affordable, and…
+ Read MoreProject Spotlight: Schomberg House Renovation
Recently, we had the pleasure of renovating a 1960s bungalow, which had fallen into disrepair. The new owners of the home, located in Schomberg, north of Toronto, had a clear vision for the type of home they wanted. The interior of the home was to be finished in a New England cottage style. The homeowners…
+ Read MoreWelcome to our blog
At Inspire Homes, we are excited to unveil our new blog. Why? Because we have so much information we want to share with you. We want to inform and educate. We plan to keep you informed of company information, and educate homeowners and consumers about the renovation process, materials, and items to consider when planning…
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