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The top tile trends you should use for your Vancouver home renovation

11 05, 2018

The top tile trends you should use for your Vancouver home renovation

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2018-04-24T13:13:19-07:00May 11th, 2018|Inspiration|

Tiles are on trend right now when it comes to a Vancouver home renovation. With a seemingly infinite number of tile options though, how do you choose the patterns and styles that are right for you? Here are some of our favourites to get you started… Our favourite tile trends for every room of your Vancouver home renovation 1. For the kitchen Photo credit: Home Bunch Subtle texture is very on trend for Vancouver home renovations right now. We love the high gloss version as it highlights the texture. This look is perfect for the kitchen as it’s subtle, but creates visual interest. Get it in a light colour like crisp white or dusty pink to open up the room! 2. For the bathroom This look is a fun blend of two trends. The first is the alternate

Should you design your own home renovation in Vancouver?

27 04, 2018

Should you design your own home renovation in Vancouver?

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2018-04-23T14:52:33-07:00April 27th, 2018|Renovation Tips|

We all know the simple answer to this question, so let us get it out of the way… No, you should not design your own home renovation in Vancouver. But why not? And how much of a problem could designing your home renovation in Vancouver be? The top 4 reasons you should have a professional design your own home renovation in Vancouver 1. A professional knows the costs of renovations Knowledge and experience go a long way toward creating a home renovation design that fits your budget. That means you could start your project only to find that it is impossible to finish without a lottery win! On the other hand, if you are working with a professional team like the renovation project managers at Flipside Homes, they will make sure your home renovation in Vancouver fits within your budget.

4 ways a renovation can make your Vancouver home more energy efficient

9 03, 2018

4 ways a renovation can make your Vancouver home more energy efficient

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2018-03-15T17:19:18-07:00March 9th, 2018|Renovation Tips|

Worried about climate change? What about skyrocketing electric bills? One way to help with both is renovating your home to make it more energy efficient. Not sure how to do that? Here are a few easy ways to get started… 4 ways a renovation can make your Vancouver home more energy efficient 1. Get more natural light A renovation can add well-placed windows and skylights, maximizing the natural light in your Vancouver home. That natural light will decrease the number of lights you need on during the day, allowing you to use less power. As an added bonus, you will get more natural light throughout the year, which will help you fight the Vancouver winter blues. The other way to make your lighting more energy efficient is to change your incandescent light bulbs to LEDs. LED bulbs are much

Renovating a home with a secondary suite – What you need to know

2 02, 2018

Renovating a home with a secondary suite – What you need to know

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2018-01-22T11:18:53-08:00February 2nd, 2018|Renovation Tips|

Secondary suites have become all the rage in Vancouver, partly in response to the city’s skyrocketing housing prices. However, renovating your home to include a secondary suite can be a complicated process. Before you undertake such a renovation, it is important to consider what is required - and decide if a secondary suite is right for you. Legal versus illegal secondary suites While there are many illegal secondary suites in the city, we do not suggest taking this route. Instead, we encourage you to focus on creating a legal secondary suite, protecting yourself against costly fines and renovations down the road. If you have already bought a home with a secondary suite and have discovered it is illegal, there are options available to you. Before taking any action though, it is best to call a professional for advice about how

Why you should plan your Vancouver home renovation now

20 01, 2018

Why you should plan your Vancouver home renovation now

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2017-12-16T01:03:29-08:00January 20th, 2018|Renovation Tips|

January may feel like it is better suited to resolution making than planning your Vancouver home renovation. In fact, while most people begin thinking about renovations in the spring or early summer, the earliest weeks of the year are the ideal time to plan your Vancouver home renovation. Here is why. The advantages of planning your Vancouver home renovation now Construction may still be a long way off, but Vancouver home renovations start long before the first swing of a hammer. Planning is best done months in advance, to prepare for hiring crews, obtaining any necessary permits, and finalizing your renovation design. These pre-renovation details need to be completed in order to ensure that your project starts on time, or even early. If you are planning to sell your home after the renovations, finishing on time or early can allow

Home renovations Vancouver: 8 tips for a successful remodel

11 11, 2017

Home renovations Vancouver: 8 tips for a successful remodel

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2017-10-24T15:47:21-07:00November 11th, 2017|Renovation Tips|

It’s time to transform your space into an inviting, updated home that suits your family’s lifestyle with a home renovation. To get the most from your renovation, we compiled eight tips to make your project successful. Know when to DIY it There are some minor cosmetic renovations that you could do yourself: update the light fixtures, upgrade the hardware and fixtures in your kitchen and bathrooms, add a fresh coat of paint and install new window coverings. Simple changes like these are perfectly DIY-able! They’ll save you the cost of labour, can be done by almost anyone, and don’t take much time to complete. Know when NOT to DIY But knowing when not to DIY your renovation is just as important! Tasks that are more involved, potentially dangerous or frustrating for those who have limited experience are best left