‘The Professionals’ Archives
The Mark of Excellence
Looking for the best contractor for a home renovation project can be a daunting task for any homeowner. But soon there will be help in the search, as Nova Scotia joins a national program designed specifically for homeowners looking for qualified renovators. RenoMark is a [Read More]
Hire a Professional.
Do it Right the First Time! From permits to deadlines, liability to work guarantees, industry professionals can save time, stress and money We’ve all heard the horror stories, whether it’s been on the home improvement shows, through our own situations or from friends, [Read More]
Don’t get ripped off…
Protect yourself with the facts The idea of a new home is often as exciting as seeing the first signs of Spring. A new home, however, is not something that likely comes around every year for you and your family. With such major decisions to be made you want to make sure you [Read More]
Nova Scotia Wins Big at National Awards Ceremony
There are not many opportunities to feel like you are making a difference in your industry and winning a peer judged award is one of those times when you know you have created something important and memorable. This year at the Canadian Home Builders’ Association’s SAM [Read More]
Funding your dreams
Homeowner finance tips for the next great project. There are plenty of factors to consider when looking to buy or renovate a home. But the first, and probably most important, step should be finding the best way to finance the home purchase or renovation. For those looking [Read More]
Hire a Professional. Do it Right the First Time!
From permits to deadlines, liability to work guarantees, industry professionals can save time, stress and money We’ve all heard the horror stories, whether it’s been on the home improvement shows, through our own situations or from friends, about bad experiences when it [Read More]
It’s your house, make it adaptable!
As the Japanese proverb goes “the bam- boo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists,” and so your home should also be adaptable to meet your changing needs. Canada’s national housing agency, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation provides an “Accessible [Read More]
Building or renovating a home?
Nova Scotia Power is pleased to help with your new service connection. This checklist outlines what steps are involved in the process. We’ll keep you informed of important stages of your connection with frequent updates. If you have questions during any stage of the [Read More]
Looking for ways to reduce your home heating costs?
If you are building a new home or thinking of upgrading your current house, check out your home heating options first. By choosing an efficient home heating system you could reduce your electricity usage and save money in the long run. One of the simplest ways to reduce [Read More]
Home Builders & Renovators Win Big at the NSHBA Peter Kohler Peak Awards
On November 25th, the Nova Scotia Home Builders ‘Association (NSHBA) hosted its annual Peter Kohler Peak Awards. This event recognizes all NSHBA members for their accomplishments in the residential construction industry over the past year. Dozens of members were awarded [Read More]
Your home values
A perspective from within the industry on the basis for investing more – or less – in your home. The Financing Perspective: Money Matters You want to do some renovations on your home. The first step? Get the money. There are a few ways to finance renovations in [Read More]
