Now that it’s the New Year it’s time to start thinking about your next home improvement project. There are plenty of options for home renovation projects and now is the perfect time to get started on them. Here are five resolutions for Calgary homeowners who want to improve the space they live in. Include your yearly Home maintenance in your BudgetYour 2016 budget should include room for home improvement projects and emergency repairs. This way you’ll be sure to have enough in the bank to cover any unexpected maintenance costs and enough … [Read more...]
4 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Renovation Contractor
We’ve all seen enough reality TV to know about how quickly a home renovation project can go off the rails. Whether it’s a DIY project gone wrong or an incompetent contractor failing to deliver, far too many homeowners have seen simple renovation projects turn into disasters. The thought of this probably has you dreading hiring a contractor to work on your next project. Thankfully, finding a skilled, reliable contractor in Calgary isn’t as difficult as it may seem, as long as you know what to look for and ask the right questions. Here are our … [Read more...]
The Latest Trends in Home Renovation
Homeowners have always been rethinking the way their houses look and feel, prompting millions to start a home renovation project. Home renovation plans can be a lot of fun. After all, the efforts you put in can take a drab and lifeless space and turn it into a warm and inviting one. However, a home renovation is supposed to update your house and make it more comfortable. The easiest way to know whether or not you are doing a good job at that is to know about the latest trends.Open Concept Living SpacesGone are the days of having a home that is … [Read more...]
The Dos and Don’ts of Home Renovation
Redesigning the layout of your home or improving upon its existing bones can be an exciting time in your life. It can also be quite expensive, especially if you run into costly surprises. Home renovations are generally difficult, but they’re not supposed to drive you to the end of your rope. Although nobody can truly predict what will take place during a home renovation, it pays to know some dos and don’ts before you begin.DO: Have the Property InspectedPrior to knocking down walls or digging holes, you should always review the area to be … [Read more...]
How to Mix Design Styles Effectively
Mixing styles is an up-and-coming trend that is full of comfort and coziness. Sleek, matchy matchy looks can be very modern, but they may not be the most realistic in a home that is full of activity. Lucky for those of you who are more on the eccentric side, or who want to find a way to demonstrate the unique features of your style, mixing styles allows you to pick and choose various preferences and combine them in a stylish way. Prism Interior Designs offers beautiful solutions for Calgary interior design that can help you make the most of … [Read more...]