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7 questions to ask yourself before starting your Vancouver home renovations

16 12, 2017

7 questions to ask yourself before starting your Vancouver home renovations

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2017-11-18T12:52:09-08:00December 16th, 2017|Renovation Tips|

Vancouver home renovations aren’t all about aesthetics. There is so much more to consider than how your home will look after the work is done – your family’s lifestyle plays a major role in the renovation process, the materials, the budget and the interior layout. Before beginning home renovations, we recommend asking yourself some analytical questions. You won’t find these questions on most renovation guides. 7 questions to ask yourself before your Vancouver home renovations Thinking of the first sentimental item in my home that I could never throw out: What is it, and why does it mean so much to me? What does a typical weeknight look like in our home? Who is here, do we go out, what kind of tasks get done, and how does our family relax? What does a typical weekend look like in

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,

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

What to expect during your home renovation in Vancouver

19 10, 2017

What to expect during your home renovation in Vancouver

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2018-07-24T08:31:25-07:00October 19th, 2017|Renovation Tips|

There’s nothing more exciting than the anticipation of your home renovation Vancouver! But do you really know what to expect from the process? On the bright side, working with a renovation project manager makes your reno much less stress free than trying to do it yourself, but it’s always best to expect the unexpected. So with that said, he’s what you can expect during your home renovation in Vancouver. You’ll talk to your renovation project manager more than your spouse There’s one point person you’ll speak to on a daily – and sometimes several times daily – basis: your renovation project manager. Since the project manager takes care of helping with the renovation design, the renovation plan, the timeline, the budget, hiring the trades for the work and ultimately coordinating every aspect of your renovation, we will be getting to