Susan Allison

Holmes on Homes – Before & After

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Two of our projects have been recognized in Holmes on Homes magazine.  The first, designed by Susan Allison, http://www.holmesmagazine.com/beforeafter1.html; and the second, designed by Kelly Schmidt, http://www.holmesmagazine.com/beforeafter2.html. Kitchen Before & After by Susan Allison: Bathroom Before & After by Kelly Schmidt:

Soundproofing

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As you may know, we recently moved into our new office at W 6 Ave & Hemlock (aka Hemlock Station).  When you move into a new space, it’s a given that there will be some adjustments…new problems to deal with (just to clarify, we DO LOVE our new space!).  One of the issues we are … Read More

TOTO-ly Sustainable

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TOTO‘s commitment to sustainability is one of the reasons why we are featuring some of the its products on our blog today.  If something can be reclaimed, recycled, or reused at a TOTO plant, it is. At its Morrow, GA plant all grey water generated during operations is stored and reused.  TOTO recycles all pallets, … Read More

Another Amazing Transformation

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Our very talented Designer / Project Manager, Susan Allison, has done it yet again.  A dramatic transformation on a very modest budget, including a kitchen, fireplace, & bathroom.  Here a few photos taken by the very happy clients:

EcoTile at Ames

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Ames has branded certain lines of tiles “EcoTiles” to make it easier for consumers to identify products that have been produced by environmentally friendly manufacturing processes.  These processes include: 90-100% of water used during manufacturing is recycled & reused; no dirty water is flushed into the sewage system. Factories are equipped with dust control vacuum … Read More

Board of Variance Appeals

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The Board of Variance is an appeal body that hears & decides upo appeals regarding zoning, development permit, signage and tree by-law matters.  Board members are appointed by Council, but they are very much independent of City Council.  No appointed or elected City official can sit as a member.  City committees or Council may provide … Read More