This multi-generational design-build offers a creative solution to affordable housing and is eco-friendly By: greening homes

July 22, 2024
Alternative housing, Green Materials, Resource Efficiency, Site Stories

Over the past few years, I’ve seen an uptick in inquiries about renovating for multi-generational homes. This isn’t a surprise.  More homeowners or would-be homeowners are finding creative solutions to secure affordable housing for themselves, family and friends. This may involve dividing their house into separate quarters with a shared space or building a laneway […]

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Green building is responsible building at the 2024 National Home Show By: greening homes

April 29, 2024
Community, Green Materials, Planning a Renovation

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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It’s December! Time to think spring By: greening homes

December 1, 2023
Planning a Renovation

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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Renovating in a time of high inflation By: greening homes

March 1, 2023
Planning a Renovation

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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Job Post: Project Manager/Designer/Estimator By: greening homes

December 3, 2021
Announcements, Job Opportunities

Location: Toronto, Ontario Project Manager/Designer/Estimator – Residential Renovation Are you awesome at what you do? Do you want to make a difference in a challenging industry? Are you a designer, architect, or project manager who knows residential renovations? We’re looking for a Project Manager/Designer/Estimator who wants to join a growing and multi-award winning renovations company, and […]

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Neighours of High Park Magazine: Plan well. Be patient. Renovating a home during a pandemic By: greening homes

June 1, 2021
Media, Planning a Renovation

Greening Homes’ founder and President, Chris Phillips is an expert contributor of Neighbours of High Park Magazine. This article appeared in the June 2021 issue.

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Plan well. Be patient. Renovating a home during a pandemic By: greening homes

April 28, 2021
Planning a Renovation

Planning is everything. This was true before the pandemic and is very much so now.

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Home renovations and project planning during COVID-19 By: greening homes

June 3, 2020
Announcements, Planning a Renovation, Project Update

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone and everything. For some homeowners, its timing came at a particularly bad time. Those in the middle of a renovation saw their project slow down. Some wondered if their project would be put on hiatus for the unforeseeable future. Happily for them, the Ontario government listed residential construction projects […]

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