Renovations
Man Caves & She Sheds
Guest post by: Laura Prestia With the whole family staying home 24-7-365, parents need some space to get some “me time” so they can be calm and help the family deal with the stress of life during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Moms and dads can get some reprieve and relax by putting aside…
+ Read More10 Tips To Design The Perfect Home Office
With more than half the country working from home these days, it’s no surprise that a home office is high on the list of priorities for many homeowners. Over the years, we have incorporated home offices into many renovation and house addition projects. And we expect the demand for this type of space will increase.…
+ Read MoreQ & A: How Long Does A Renovation Take?
Q & A: You ask. We answer. This month, we’re answering the question “How long does the average renovation take?” This is a question we get frequently asked. The short answer is, it depends. The average time for a renovation will depend on type of project, size of space, age of house, type of materials…
+ 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 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 More8 Common Bathroom Mistakes To Avoid
Bathroom design has come a long way in recent decades, evolving from a utilitarian space used to clean oneself to a relaxing retreat meant for luxuriating and unwinding. Because of this shift, more homeowners are looking to remodel their dark, dated bathrooms into magnificent showpieces that feature many premium bath fixtures and design elements. And,…
+ Read MoreUniversal Bathroom Design: A Space For Everyone
One of the latest trends in bathroom design is the notion of accessibility for all. Known as universal design, this concept is driven by the need to accommodate the functional requirements of everyone, including children, adults and seniors, with or without activity limitations or disabilities. These bathrooms are often quite spacious and offer a…
+ Read More9 Big Ideas For Small Bathroom Spaces
Unless you live in a custom home or sprawling estate, you are likely dealing with at least one small or inefficient bathroom in your home. In fact, tight bathroom spaces are a common challenge for most homeowners in Toronto or Mississauga, where square footage comes at a premium. Next to kitchens, bathrooms are some of…
+ Read MoreRenovation Tax Relief for Seniors and Disabled Persons
Seniors and persons with disabilities will be getting help from the Federal Government to assist with age and disability related renovations to their homes. The 2015 Federal Budget proposes to create a Home Accessibility Tax Credit. The proposal would provide tax relief of 15% of up to $10,000 in renovation expenditures, up to $1,500 in…
+ Read MoreRenovations: Return on Investment – Part 2
When it comes to renovations, we always advise our clients that they are renovating their home for themselves, not for the next person who may purchase the home down the road. Choosing to renovate because you think it will yield more money when selling the home isn’t always a good strategy. Why? Because the person…
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