Burton Hartmann
GVHBA FREE Spring Home Renovation Seminar
According to the GVHBA approximately $4.37 billion is expected to be spent on home renovation and improvement in the Lower Mainland this year – with that kind of money at stake, it is essential that homeowners do their homework before hiring a contractor or starting a renovation. The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association – in … Read More
Home Owner Grants: Highlighted in 2011 Federal Budget
Tuesday marked the release of the awaited 2011 Federal budget. The new budget covers a variety of topics, including Home owner Grants of $400 million dollars in conjunction with the ecoENERGY initiative, extending the programs’ services for an additional year. The ecoENERGY Retrofit Homes program helps Canadians make their homes more energy-efficient and reduces the burden … Read More
FSC Wood Flooring
What does FSC mean: FSC stands for Forest Stewardship Council. This council is a non-profit organization that sets standards to ensure forestry is practiced in an environmentally responsible and socially beneficial manner. If a wood product is labeled as “FSC Certified,” it means that the wood itself and the manufacturer of the product met the … Read More
Solar Panels: Is Home Installation Worthwhile
If you are considering adding a solar component to your home with the intent of saving both money and the environment, will the initial cost be worthwhile? Most home owners are very satisfied with the results of their solar panel installation. An immediate reduction, and in some cases elimination, of electricity bills always puts a smile … Read More
Retrofitting: Urban Densification & Affordable Space
In an ever growing city like Vancouver, where the current population density is the third highest of any metropolitan centre in North America, and the city’s metropolitan population is forecasted to reach 2.6 million by the year 2020; planners, architects and construction firms alike are now having to re-evaluate the traditional development methodologies that have made … Read More
Home Maintenance in Preparation for those Sunny Days!
It’s June and we are still waiting for the arrival of nice weather. As we wait for mother nature to co-operate take this time to look at some of those projects around your home that may need your attention. Although Klondike Contracting specializes in beautiful renovations that add to the quality of life and value of … Read More
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