Posts Tagged ‘ contractor ’

Hiring a Contractor: advice from the Canadian Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC)

January 31, 2012
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Hiring a Contractor: advice from the Canadian Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC)

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...

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Why I predict a bad holiday season for the hand lotion industry

November 11, 2010
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Why I predict a bad holiday season for the hand lotion industry

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...

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Framing Basics

June 14, 2010
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Framing Basics

Framing is the most important step in building a structure such as a single detached house.  I say that with all due respect to cribbers (the guys who put the foundations together.)  Think of a home as you would your own body.  Basically, your skeletal system is the framing of your body.  If you...

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From Home Workshop to Thriving Business

June 7, 2010
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From Home Workshop to Thriving Business

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...

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Job well done! Bidmyreno Project completed by 360renos

March 7, 2010
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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....

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