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Understanding the Differences: Contemporary Vs. Modern Home Design

Oftentimes, when meeting with a client, an architect will hear design goals that include terms like...

Underpinning Your Toronto Basement & Everything You Need to Know

You’ve read about all the great renovation and finishing ideas for your basement, but there’s just...

Everything You Need To Know About Building A Laneway Suite In Toronto

Thanks to the Laneway Suites Initiative, the City of Toronto has created an avenue for homeowners...

Home Extension vs. Home Additions: What Are They & What's Better

Homeowners who need more space have many options available to them. Building a home extension or...

A Modern Facade: Renovating the Exterior of Your Toronto Home

Home building trends have changed a lot throughout the years, and not all of those trends have...

100 Year Home Remodeling Advice: Fixing Floor Problems

If you live in an older home, you probably chose to purchase it because you were drawn to the...

Fit and Finish: What It Is and What It Means for Your Luxury Home Renovation

What Is “Fit and Finish”? If you’ve ever read housing blogs, watched remodeling shows, or...

How Load Bearing Walls Can Affect your Toronto Home Renovation

There’s nothing like walking into an older home and reimagining the possibilities. For most modern...

Renovate or Demolish and Rebuild? Which is Better in Toronto?

If you live in an older home, you’ve likely asked yourself whether it makes more sense to do a gut...

How to Fix Basement Moisture in Toronto's 100 Year Homes

Moisture in a basement is a common concern in older homes. When people think about basement water...