A Vancouver Construction, Contracting & Interior Design Blog
Welcome to the Klondike Blog. Our goal is to capture our experiences and knowledge about the current state of design and construction as it stands today. As new ideas are developed and industry standards evolve, we are seeing the introduction of new materials, products and attitudes towards how we should be design, build, renovate and decorate our spaces. We hope you enjoy our blog!
BC Hydro Smart Meters On Schedule
BC Hydro is running ahead of schedule and under the $930 budget for the 250,000 Smart Meters, scheduled to be installed by the end of October. There are several articles weighing the pros and cons of these controversial devices. According to an article in Business in Vancouver and the BC Hydro website, some benefits of … Read More
Home + Design Show – A Success!
Thank you everyone for coming to The Home + Design Show – it was a huge success! We were overwhelmed with the response and are excited to start some very cool projects! We always enjoy meeting members of the community and hearing what upcoming projects you have in mind. If there is any way … Read More
Keep Your Home Cosy Warm This Fall
As the season gets chilly, keep your home cosy for less! Some of these tips might be no-brainers but a simple reminder can make all the difference! Start by taking an energy efficiently test. This will allow you to know exactly where cold air is and from there you can take the proper precise steps. … Read More
Hiring a Contractor: Do Your Research, Avoid Lemons!
Being in the industry and out of the industry, we’ve all heard our fair share about “crooked contractors”. Some of them are cases of Joe Shmo in a truck and some are larger scale organizations, but the damage can be equally irreversible. Here are just a couple basic things to note if you are planning … Read More
Win A Renovation Retreat!
Thank you everyone for entering our Renovation Retreat! Entries are now closed and the draw date is November 1st. The contest is now over and the lucky winner will be announced in the first week of November! Be sure to follow us on Twitter or find us on Facebook to see who will be the Renovation Retreat winner! As … Read More
Renovating Green Pays Back!
Get Tax Free Government Grants for home renovations! Canadian homeowners can reduce their carbon footprint, meet provincial goals, and save money! Homeperformance.com has announced a few ways Canadians can save. For example, $5,000 in home improvement grants from the Canadian government’s ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes program, which is in effect until March 31, 2012. The … Read More
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