Previously, I wrote about the impact of Trump’s tariff threats on Canada’s home renovation industry. While it has had a minimal effect on reno-related supply chains to this point, it is giving pause to homeowners who are concerned about job security. Overall, home renovations are going ahead. For anyone proceeding with one while cutting corners […]
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Tariffs, and threat of more to come, are impacting the home renovation industry, but it’s not what you may think.
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During my years in the renovation industry, I’ve seen countless homeowners make the same mistakes. They start with the best of intentions but fall victim to common misconceptions that derail their projects and inflate their budgets. Let me address three of the most prevalent myths that I encounter when speaking with prospective clients. Myth 1: […]
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How long do you think you’ll live in your home? Will it accommodate you and your family as you age or have a disability? Recently, Yvonne Bambrick, Greening Homes’ Managing Director, and I completed the Adaptiv Home Design course through the Canada Home Builders Association (CHBA). This course is new and long overdue. For years […]
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The term “green building” conjures up a lot of things for a variety of people. What I hope stands out is that green building is responsible building. In addition to having a minimum impact on your health and environment, it should minimize problems down the line. Green building is a sound building practice that provides […]
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I am very excited to announce that the Green Building Learning Zone (GBLZ) is coming to the National Home Show, March 8-10 and March 13-17 at the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place. What is the Green Building Learning Zone? It is the bringing together of Ontario’s best and brightest residential green building experts in a collaborative […]
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December means holidays. It also means spring renovations, at least for me. I’m fielding a lot of questions from those of you hoping to start major renovation projects in April or May. This timeframe is feasible if you have architectural plans in hand. However, even if you checked all the boxes with your architect, you […]
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If you’ve been thinking about renovating your home and are wondering what to do when inflation remains high and a mild recession is in the cards, you are not alone. It’s important to keep in mind that the low interest rates and soaring housing market of the recent past were an anomaly. The days of […]
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