by Brandy Kawulka | Aug 24, 2021 | Bathroom Renovations, Blog, Contractor, Kitchen Renovations, Renovation, trades
Everyone hates paying for insurance when it’s not needed but they’re super grateful when something does go wrong. However, most people wouldn’t think about insurance when they’re going through a renovation. On our podcast, All Things...
by Brandy Kawulka | Mar 19, 2021 | Bathroom Renovations, Blog, Contractor, Kitchen Renovations, Renovation, trades
As the client you have certain responsibilities too. So what exactly is YOUR role in your renovation? Move and protect all your personal belongings that are in the work area. Make sure to protect anything in the house that is sensitive to dust, or is an heirloom or...
by Brandy Kawulka | Mar 12, 2021 | Blog, Contractor, Kitchen Renovations, Renovation, trades, Uncategorized
The adage of assumption applies here. Experienced contractors will know things that you don’t, and while some things are obvious, others are not. Here are a few final questions for your contractor. If you haven’t asked already… “Do you still have time for our...
by Brandy Kawulka | Mar 5, 2021 | Blog, Contractor, Renovation, trades
Who should you get to do the work? This is the crucial question. You could have an amazing design and an appropriate budget, but still have an awful experience if the contractor you are collaborating with has terrible workmanship, poor communication, or lacks...
by Brandy Kawulka | Feb 26, 2021 | Architect, Blog, Interior Design, Renovation, trades
Now that you’ve decided that doing the job yourself isn’t a good idea, which home renovation professionals should you hire? What kind of project are you working on? Is it a small project or a major project? For most small projects you probably don’t need to hire...
by Brandy Kawulka | Mar 1, 2018 | Bathroom Renovations, Blog, Cabinetry, Canada, Kitchen Renovations, Renovation, trades, Uncategorized
Why should you use a contractor vs DIY? Who has an incomplete DIY project that you started, last month, last year, last decade? Come on, be honest….you’ve got one right? Let’s talk about when to DIY it and when to get out of the way and hire a...