Seniors Renovation Tax Credit Extended
The Ontario government has extended the Seniors Home Renovation Tax Credit, which we first told you about last year. Read the government announcement. The program will give seniors a 25% credit on up to 10,000 of eligible expenses, to help them live safely in their home. Examples of qualifying expenses could include ramps, grab bars,…
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Inspire Homes Inc is thrilled to announce it has been awarded Best Renovation Under $250,000, in the 2021 BILD Renovation & Custom Home Awards. The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) holds these awards annually, for professional renovators and custom home builders in the Greater Toronto Area. The winning project, located in a mature…
+ Read MoreInspire Homes Is Finalist For Two Best Renovation Awards
We’re thrilled to announce we’ve been named Finalist for two best renovation awards, in the 2021 BILD Renovation & Custom Home Awards. Best Renovation Under $250,000 Our open concept kitchen renovation project is finalist for best renovation under $250,000. The project involved a complete renovation of the main floor of a 1960s side-split home.…
+ Read MoreMan 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 More9 Traits Of An Ideal Home For A Net Zero Renovation
9 Traits Of An Ideal Home For A Net Zero Renovation As the federal government has set a goal of all new homes being Net Zero by 2030, a program for Net Zero Renovations is also being implemented to address the millions of homes that lack energy efficiency. A Net Zero Home is designed and…
+ Read MoreQ+A: Why Is A Third Storey Addition So Expensive?
Q+A: Why is a 3rd storey home addition so expensive? Q: I’ve been talking with general contractors about building a third floor addition, and many are saying it will cost $400 to $600 per square foot. Why so much? A: In a previous article we said that a third storey addition can be 50% more…
+ Read MoreSeniors’ Home Renovation Tax Credit
Ontario seniors are getting a home renovation tax credit in 2021 to make home improvements so they can live safely in their homes for a longer period of time. This new home renovation tax credit was announced by the Ontario government last week and will be in effect for the 2021 year only. The Seniors’…
+ 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 MoreTips For Renovating During COVID-19
What can you – or should you – build or renovate during these crazy times? Construction has been deemed an essential service. So should you, or should you not renovate during this time? Perhaps you’re in the middle of a project, and you need to finish it. Or there is some other compelling reason…
+ Read MoreCOVID-19: Is Construction An Essential Service?
The Province of Ontario has mandated another round of shutdowns to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Construction has been deemed an essential service and will continue to operate. Many will disagree with this decision. Is construction essential at the moment? Yes and No. Some projects could shut down for two or three weeks…
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