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What not to do during your Vancouver home renovation

16 08, 2019

What not to do during your Vancouver home renovation

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2019-05-27T17:32:20-07:00August 16th, 2019|Renovation Tips|

A Vancouver home renovation can be exciting and fun. It is a chance to give your home a facelift and make it feel new. On the other hand, renovations can go horribly wrong. The best way to avoid the latter situation is to know what not to do. That is why, today, we are tackling what you should never do during your home renovation. Twelve things not to do during your Vancouver home renovation 1. Hire a contractor without vetting them You have to put a lot of trust in the contractor who handles your Vancouver home renovation. Given that, it is important to make sure you get the right person to handle the job. The only way to ensure that is to properly vet the contractors you are considering. Research them, look at portfolios, and check references. While this

5 things to discuss with your contractor before your Vancouver home renovation

15 03, 2019

5 things to discuss with your contractor before your Vancouver home renovation

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2019-01-25T14:09:38-08:00March 15th, 2019|Renovation Tips|

A contractor can make or break a build. That is why we always say that hiring your contractor is one of the biggest decisions you will make during your Vancouver home renovation. But what about after that? How do you make sure your contractor knows you and what you want from your Vancouver home renovation? You have these 5 important conversations! What to discuss with your contractor before your Vancouver home renovation 1. Which rooms do you use the most and how do you use them? Your contractor needs to know where you spend your time because that tells them where to focus the most attention. After all, you do not want to throw all your money and your contractor’s time into rooms you barely use. Talking about how you use rooms gives your contractor key information about what your

The 13 questions to ask before hiring a Vancouver home renovation team

18 01, 2019

The 13 questions to ask before hiring a Vancouver home renovation team

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2018-09-23T21:54:40-07:00January 18th, 2019|Renovation Tips|

Hiring a Vancouver home renovation team is a major commitment. These are the professionals who will shape your home and bring your vision to life. They should guide you through the renovation process, including helping you acquire the proper permits and making sure that all of the work is done safely. Given everything they will be responsible for, it is vital to pick the right Vancouver home renovation team. But how do you do that? Start by asking your Vancouver home renovation team these 13 questions 1. What is your background and what areas do you specialize in? You want to ensure that your Vancouver home renovation team is experienced. This is both in general and in relation to the work you are having done. For example, if you are looking to turn your current home into a passive house,

Renovating an income property: How a project manager can help

2 12, 2017

Renovating an income property: How a project manager can help

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2018-03-15T18:00:59-07:00December 2nd, 2017|Investment Properties, Renovation Tips|

Budget is of utmost importance in an income property. That’s because an income property is a business – not a home – for the property owner. Whether you’ve purchased an income property recently, or a few years have passed and it’s time to renovate, renovating an income property should be executed differently than a home. In our experience, income property owners benefit greatly from the business-minded advice and experience of a renovation project manager during these times. Here is why. Your income property is a business You probably didn’t buy your income property just for fun – this is an investment that you expect to generate some healthy financial returns for your family. In Vancouver, investment property owners must run a tight ship – real estate prices are impossibly high, yet rents rarely cover your monthly costs. That’s why,