Home Renos

• How protected are B.C. homeowners when home renovation projects go sideways?

  Consumer Protection BC – the province’s regulator told Consumer Matters the laws that its responsible for are pretty narrow in scope in terms of when it can intervene.

  Consumer

  Feb 28, 2023
  
• Calgary homeowners gain access to energy retrofit loan program

  Calgary homeowners looking to get help renovating their residences to make them more energy efficient now have another place to turn.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2023
  
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• Demand for home renovations in Manitoba still high, staffing low

  The pandemic saw demand for home renovations in Manitoba climb — and according to Tina Driscoll, vice-president of Dynasty Bathrooms, it hasn't stopped.

  Consumer

  Jan 10, 2023
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• Don’t fall victim to home-improvement scams, warns Better Business Bureau

  With renovations surging in popularity amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Better Business Bureau is warning homeowners of the risks associated with home improvement frauds.

  Consumer

  Mar 20, 2021
• Which renovations will have the biggest impact on your home’s value?

  Home renovations can increase your home's value, but some will give you more bang for your buck.

  Consumer

  Sep 17, 2018
• Rick Zamperin: Home renos akin to reshaping a sports franchise

  Undertaking major home renovations is like being the owner of a sports franchise that is undergoing a massive facelift.

  Sports

  Aug 13, 2018
• Thousands of home owners attend Winnipeg Renovation Show

  Whether you're redoing your kitchen or just looking for some ideas on how to spruce up your home, the Winnipeg Renovation Show has been the place to be this weekend.

  Jan 17, 2016
• Lowe’s building out new stores, moving into ex-Target locations

  Lowe's Canada said Friday it will spend $50 million to build new stores in Ontario and expanding into locations vacated by Target.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2015
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• Planning home renos in Edmonton? You might need a permit

  After a long winter many Edmonton residents are itching to start home and yard renovations, but some require a permit. The City of Edmonton has some guidelines on what does and doesn’t require a permit.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 13, 2015
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• ‘Unsustainably low’ interest rates help fuel boom in home renos

  Homeowners are spending an unprecedented amount of money overhauling living rooms, front halls and bathrooms, aided by cheap borrowing rates.

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2014