The south west corner of the patio is a perfect corner for eating, barbecuing and creating a lounge area. The prairie winds blow strong so we are adding a glazing wall to create a wind break and the addition of a ceiling mounted gas fired patio heater will extend our...
We have previously discussed the relocation of the Master suite to the main floor and the creation of the en suite. It has moved to a corner of the house that did not have any natural light. Today the window was cut out and the light has come streaming in this corner....
The project has turned a corner and we are moving from demolition to construction. Those future wall layouts are becoming a reality. It was exciting to give the homeowners the first tour of the new areas defined by the newly constructed walls. The major changes on the...
The previous feature of the family room was a fifteen foot fireplace facade completely bricked. One of the first comments when we first entered the home was the need to remove this brick! As long as we maintained a way to hang Christmas stockings from the mantle, the...
There are always a few surprises when it comes to renovating. We knew this home had received an addition fifteen years prior. We build in a contingency in all of our budgets for those unexpected discoveries. During a previous remodel, the en suite had been relocated...
Construction is always an exciting time! The transformations are intense at this stage. To see the changes unfold is exciting. These walls were once a barrier to efficiencies in this home. Ninety percent of all the interior walls have been stripped back or removed....
