How to get the most value out of your summer renovation Many homes look their best during the summer months—lawns are trimmed and green, glistening under the constant care of a sprinkler, windows are sparkling in the sunlight, yards and entrance ways are bursting with colour as flowers bloom and gardens grow tall. If you’re looking to help your home reach its curb-appeal potential this summer, we have some value engineering tips that you may find useful. What is Value Engineering? In a nutshell, value engineering means focusing your renovation budget on areas of the home most likely to add curb-appeal and value. Read more about Value Engineering here. 1. Come on In Your front entrance is one of the top value-enhancing spots to invest in. Whether you are looking for a decorative glass insert, sidelites and a transom, or a luxurious overhang, you really can’t go wrong investing in…
Your entry door is the focal point of your home. It’s the first thing guests see when they visit, and the last thing they see before they leave. Here are 8 inspiring front entrance ways from…
Entry doors are key contributors to the curb appeal of a home, especially if they’re sparkly clean. If you have a white or light coloured entry door, it is extra important to make sure it…
One question many people ask when choosing new windows for their home, is whether to get grilles or not. Grilles are the decorative patterns found in windows, particularly in homes with a traditional architectural style.…
Whether you decide on Grilles Between Glass (GBG), Simulated Divided Lites (SDL) or the traditional Full Surround Grilles (FS), the pattern you choose will determine the overall character of your window. Here are three popular grille pattern…
Transoms are horizontal or rounded windows positioned above an entry door or window. A transom can either be paired with sidelites, for a sense of symmetry surrounding a door, or used alone. Depending on the…
Your entry door can be the focal point of your home’s façade and increase curb appeal. By making careful decisions about the material, style, configuration and glass options for your entry door system, you can…
Sidelites are narrow, vertical windows positioned on either side of an entry door. Though they are commonly paired, it is possible to have a sidelite on just the right-hand or left-hand side of a doorway.…