Design

KC Dream Pad Booth @ H&ID 2010

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Burton Hartmann, gives us a tour of KC’s “Dream Pad” Booth at this year’s Home & Interior Design Show (Sept. 9-12, 2010). Come visit us to see how we can transform your vision into reality! Whether you are looking for a Family Pad, Bachelor Pad, Luxury Pad or Vacation Pad, KC’s team of professional designers, estimator … Read More

The Keefer: Vancouver’s Urban R&R

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The Keefer Residence and Bar

If I had a few extra dollars and a few weeks to escape to an Urban Paradise, I would pack my overnight bag and venture to The Keefer hotel and bar, merely a short bus ride from my humble abode.  There is no need to skip town if all you are looking for is an urban adventure, … Read More

Casulo: Modular Interior Design

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Casulo Room in Box

Sometimes I feel that if I made my life-style more simplistic then my state of mind would follow form, a clean slate and a clear mind, I see logic in that.   Many of us get the urge to purge…get rid of it all and start over with just the bare essentials.  If the thought of … Read More

Energy Star Appliances: What Does the Label Mean?

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The Energy Star logo is placed on consumer products that are considered to be energy efficient by international standards. The Energy Star program was established by the Clinton Administration in 1992 for US consumers and has now become an international sign of energy efficiency. Products that carry the Energy Star Label use 20-30% less energy … Read More

‘Green’ Countertops:Three Favorite Material Choices

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The amount of creative applications for recycled materials never ceases to amaze me.  Countertops are a great example of how innovative ‘green’ materials can be both beautiful and functional alternatives to traditional products. One of the renovation projects we are currently working on at Klondike Contracting has incorporated Alkemi countertops into the design and this made me reflect … Read More

Solar Shading Window Film

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Solar-Film

We all have been feeling the heat lately and although no one is willing to out-and-out complain about the sunshine, we all want to have some sort of solar shading in place to keep our homes nice and cool.  Solar films are a great way to keep your home comfortable during extreme heat and can … Read More