We all want a great result when we undertake a home improvement project. Much of that result depends on three important things: 1) good planning 2) a well prepared budget 3) good workmanship We as home owners can control the first two, but we trust our contractor to do the rest. Good workmanship...
Hiring a Contractor (original article) At some time, most homeowners will hire someone for repairs or renovations. Even a homeowner experienced in home repairs may have to hire a contractor or renovator because of the size or level of difficulty of the job. This fact sheet will help you choose a contractor and work...
If you’re like me, even if you hire contractors to do all of the dirty tasks, you are still going to pitch in here and there to do some renovation work such as patching, sanding, cleaning, painting, demolition etc. During the beginning of winter, when the air turns most dry and we use hotter...
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...
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....