Our fearless leader, President of Gregor Homes Inc., James Bazely, will be writing a blog series touching on a variety of topics. The blog for anyone who owns a home, wants to own a home or wants to renovate,build an addition, build new or are just interested what goes on behind the scenes from a …
Although we are still in summer mode, it won’t be long before fall is upon us. Along with fall comes harvest and canning season. The art of canning or preserving, known better to the older audience as “putting down”, is not a lost art but one that fewer people do. But there are still many …
After a long harsh winter like the one we’ve had, Spring is a perfect time to get some home maintenance done while the snow is gone and temperatures are milder. Whether you own a home that is brand new or is several years old, there are a few chores that are sometimes forgotten, but should …
Home Maintenance; 7 items that tend to be forgotten. Read More »
According to U.S statistics, ( I couldn’t find any stats for Ontario) 60% of basements in the U.S. have had moisture or water in them at some point. Ontario can’t vary too far from that stat.With the amount of snow that we have received this season, and with that comes water when it’s melting. There …
This can be a touchy subject for some small business owners, but I have decided to take it on, because, it’s like the elephant in the room. No one wants to talk about it, but it’s there! Since the advent of the internet, there are numerous on-line review platforms that have popped up and that …
The good, the bad and the ugly – Review sites and Small Businesses. Read More »
Designing a floor plan around open concept is a huge thing right now. When our clients approach us about a home renovation project, open concept is one of the biggest requests. Those owners who bought homes that were built in the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s, where the typical layout is a poorly thought out maze …
Back in the early 90’s, the only show on TV that had anything to do with home renovations was “Tool Time with Tim-The-Tool-Man Taylor”, for you millennials, you can You-Tube it. It was a series about a guy who had a TV show about “so-called” renovations. That show was one of my favourites. It was …
Home improvement shows, don’t show reality. Really! Read More »
Taking on a small do-it-yourself renovation or deck project can not only save you money, but can be fun and rewarding. Let me use a new deck as an example. All you need is a simple plan, an approved building permit, some good friends or neighbours with tools and plans for a big BBQ party …
Buying/selling a home with renovations already done? Be aware! Read More »
We get a lot of calls from potential clients who want an addition to their home. Adding new space to your home is a great option for homeowners who need more room, but don’t want to move. There are however, some things to ask yourself and doing some research before deciding. Do I have enough …
6 Questions to Ask, Prior to Considering an Addition to your Home. Read More »
Many families in today’s economic setting, want to have elderly parents living independently within their home, or, many young purchasers need the secured income from a secondary suite to be able to qualify for a mortgage. Several years ago, the provincial government took the decision matter regarding legal secondary suites out of the municipality’s hands, and …
