“Meet Nick, Nick’s a tradesperson…” and Nick is about to save big on taxes this year when buying new construction equipment thanks to Canada’s “Tradesperson’s Tools Deduction“. Deduct the cost of eligible tools you bought to earn employment income as a tradesperson (or as an eligible apprentice mechanic) with this deduction. Do you want...
As if painting was not difficult enough… The most common difficulties encountered during the winter while apply quality acrylic latex paint is an uneven look due to roller marks, curtaining and picture framing (when cutting and rolling looks different). There is a very simple explanation for this and it has to do with drying...
The art of Landscaping is a complex endeavor involving more than mowing the lawn and trimming the hedges, or installing a privacy fence and stone walkway. Intricatelandscaping work can prove a costly and impressionable feat, which ultimately matures the appearance of a home. Prior to landscaping, a home appears bare or unfinished. In cold...
Small business operations of 1 -5 people are common in the home renovations industry. A knack for fixing and handy-work is often discovered at a young age, and many will go on to apply these skills in the workforce. In time, contractors will use their experience to “go independent”, open their own shop, or...
Are you thinking below ground? Have you finally realized the potential of your basement as more than an uninviting storage space? Home theaters, spas and even bowling alleys are all that we dream of, however simply closing off space to be used as guest-rooms or home offices will add that extra square footage that...
Every year, the first sign of summer heat gets people talking. Complaining co-workers and requests to reduce your energy and water consumption is a re-occurring theme. There certainly comes a point when life seems unbearable without air-conditioning, however for the early days of summer, and for those without air-conditioning, try putting some basic cooling...
Schools out for the summer and student renovation companies are back in business. You may have noticed a recent influx of marketing flyers and lawn signs promoting student services from companies with names such Scholars Painting and University Roofers. Painting is the most common trade for this type of business, however the seasonal nature...
Take a walk through Matieu Moreau’s home in Gatineau, Quebec, and you will be impressed by the works-of-art that cover the floors. Matieu, Owner of M & M Flooring and a contractor on bidmyreno, uses leftover pieces of wood from completed flooring projects to practice nonstandard installation and intricate design. His hobby grew out...
After many years of working in the construction division of a large retail company, and overseeing renovation and new store projects through-out Ontario, Dave Bennett decided it was time to open his own ‘shop’ in Orleans, Ontario. 360renos assists Ottawa Homeowners with everything from paint colour selection to full scale “tear-out the walls” renovations....