Posts by Lou
Happy New Year
It’s 2018! Wishing you a happy, healthy and successful new year. We’re back at work on January 2. Designing and building. And looking at new projects. If your new years resolution includes a home renovation, this a a good time to start planning. It’s never too early.
+ Read MoreHoliday Office Hours
Our office hours during the holiday season are as follows: Dec 22 – 8am to 1pm Dec 25 – Merry Christmas – Closed Dec 26 – Boxing Day – Closed Dec 27, 28, 29 – Open 8am to 5pm Jan 1 – Happy New Year – Closed Jan 2 – Open 8am to 5pm. Our…
+ Read More5 Most Popular Blog Articles in 2017
As 2017 comes to an end, we look at our website stats and look at the most popular blog articles, based on number of people who read the article. #5. HOUSE ADDITION VS. CUSTOM HOME Should you add on to your home? Or does it make more sense to just tear it down and…
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7 Cost Effective House Addition Ideas There are two common questions that homeowners typically ask us: “What is the cost per square foot for a house addition?” and, “How can I make the most out of my renovation budget?” Nowadays, the cost of building a house addition varies from $250 per square foot to…
+ Read MoreBefore & After: Etobicoke-Lakeshore House Addition & Remodel
Before & After: Etobicoke-Lakeshore House Addition & Remodel Our team at Inspire Homes recently had the pleasure of completing a house addition in Etobicoke near the Lakeshore for a lovely couple with young children. Their existing two-bedroom and one-bathroom home was barely adequate for their growing family and the entire house was in dire…
+ Read MoreThe Ideal House to Buy and Renovate
With today’s competitive real estate market and low inventory of homes, many first-time and move-up buyers are opting to purchase fixer-uppers with the intention of renovating. Not only is this an ideal way to purchase a property at the lower end of the market price, but it’s also a great way to customize the space…
+ Read MoreFree Tickets to 2017 National Home Show
The National Home Show is coming soon to the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto. It starts on Friday March 10th and continues until Sunday March 19th. As part of our participation in Destination Renovation, we have 4 pairs of home show to give away. Two pairs are reserved for current or past clients, and…
+ Read More4 Ways to Transform the Exterior Façade of Your Home
The façade of your home is so much more than just the bricks, siding, windows and doors that make up the exterior of your house. The façade is the face of your home – an outward expression of your design taste and style. It’s what welcomes guests as they approach your home and causes passersby…
+ Read MoreBefore & After: Port Credit Restaurant Renovation
Just as our company name suggests, most of the work that we complete at Inspire Homes is residential in nature – it’s not too often that we get called upon for a commercial project. However, this past spring, we had the opportunity to take on a restaurant renovation in Mississauga’s Port Credit neighbourhood at a…
+ Read MoreBuilding Out: What to Consider Before Adding to Your Home
If you are in need of more living space for your family, but want to remain in your current home, then it may be time to dig down, add a house addition or build out. All three options have their pros and cons, which are unique to your home, its structure, your lot size, budget…
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