There is nothing better than the feeling of escaping from it all, but we don’t always have the opportunity. The cost and hassle that can come with travel can sometimes make it as exhausting as the stresses you are trying to leave behind. What if you could create your own personal oasis that is conveniently situated within and around your home? What if you could leave your stress on the front porch as you close the door behind you? Your home and yard could become your own personal paradise. One could write a book outlining the various options for what may be referred to as “Home Enhancement.” The terms, home improvement or renovation, do not really cover the idea of what we are after. We are thinking of the personal touches that make your living space exactly what you want it to be. This can be entirely different for everyone, but we have attempted to cover some of the ideas we believe might assist those in search of their own private sanctuary. Please note: all of the sources profiled in this story will have displays in early April at “The 34th Annual Windsor Home & Garden Show” and the “Windsor Boat, RV and Recreation Show” at the former RONA Building Centre, (Lauzon Parkway near Tecumseh Road East). You and
your family can stop by their booths to learn more about their services or visit their websites. Now, read on to discover tips on how to enhance your living space.
BMR Has What You Need To Make Your Dream A Reality
As with any elaborate plan there is always a starting point. There has to be a basic foundation built for any home enhancement you may be considering. Typically, these types of improvements involve standard upgrades of everything building related from electrical requirements to new interior walls and features. A great place to start the process is BMR Windsor Building Centre, located at 11365 Tecumseh Road East, Windsor (BMRWindsor.com). BMR has been assisting the residents of Windsor and Essex County for the past 36 years and Brendan Rodd CIO, Marketing Manager was kind enough to find a few moments for this interview. Rodd describes BMR as, “a full service building centre, with all the construction and finishing products to do almost any project around your house.” They carry lumber, drywall, insulation, trim, paint, electrical, plumbing, stucco,
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Brendan Rodd, CIO, Marketing Manager of BMR Windsor Building Centre is photographed in BMR’s open concept warehouse where you can find everything you need to complete any job around the house, condo or apartment. Photo courtesy of Evan Rodd of BMR.
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