Windows & Doors: When to Repair, Reseal, or Replace When to Repair, Reseal, or Replace The “Envelope” of Your Asset Your furnace heats the air, but your windows and doors determine if that expensive heat stays inside or leaks out into the Canadian winter. In real estate, we often see homeowners paralyzed by the cost…
Smart Home Tech That Adds Value: The Difference Between “Toys” and “Assets” Difference Between Toys and Assets The “Smart” Trap In the last decade, “Smart Home” has become a buzzword slapped on everything from toasters to toilets. For a homeowner or investor, this creates confusion. Does a $4,000 smart fridge add value to your home?…
Winter-Proofing Your Mudroom: The Ultimate Guide to the Canadian “Airlock” Canadian Airlock Guide The Battle for the Entryway If you live in Canada, you know the scene: It’s February, 5:30 PM. The kids burst through the door covered in snow. Boots are kicked off into a wet pile. Backpacks are dropped in a puddle. Hockey…
Curb Appeal in a Weekend: How to Add $10k in Value for Under $500 How to Add $10K in Value for Under $500 The “Drive-By” Decision You can have a renovated kitchen and a spa bathroom, but if the front of your house looks neglected, half of your potential buyers will never see them. We…
The Bathroom ROI Guide: Creating Spa Luxury on a Spec Budget Spa Luxury on a Spec Budget The “Cost per Square Foot” Trap In terms of pure construction cost, bathrooms are the most expensive rooms in your house. You are squeezing plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, tile, stone, and glass into a 50-square-foot box. Because the space…
The Garage Makeover: Turning a Dumping Ground Into a High-Value Asset Turning a Dumping Ground into a High-Value Asset The “Forgotten” 500 Square Feet In many Canadian homes, the garage is a 20′ x 20′ shame box. It’s uninsulated, dusty, lit by a single dim bulb, and packed with cardboard boxes you haven’t opened since…
Paint Like a Pro: The Ultimate Guide to Sheens, Prep, and The Perfect Cut-In Sheens Prep and The Perfect Cut-In The Difference Between “Done” and “Pro” Anyone can buy a gallon of “Builder’s Beige” and slap it on a wall. But there is a massive difference between a wall that looks painted and a wall…
The Basement Development Guide: Maximizing ROI & Usability Maximizing ROI and Usability The Underground Asset: Don’t Bury Your Money In most Canadian homes, the basement represents 30-40% of the total available square footage. Leaving it unfinished is like buying a Ferrari and driving it in first gear. However, basements are also the riskiest renovation. They…
The Ultimate Flooring Debate: Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) vs. Hardwood Luxury Vinyl Plank vs Hardwood The Ground Beneath Your Feet: Making the Right Choice If the kitchen is the heart of the home, the flooring is the skeleton. It spans every room, ties the design together, and takes more physical abuse than any other component…
The “No-Demo” Kitchen Reno: How to Modernize Your Kitchen for Under $2,000 Modernize Your Kitchen for Under $2000 The Kitchen: The Single Biggest Driver of Property Value It is the oldest saying in real estate because it is true: Kitchens sell houses. When a potential buyer (or an appraiser) walks into a home, the kitchen…
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