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Q: When hiring people to work on my renovation, what are the most important aspects to consider? A: With any renovation, it is important to decide early on who will do the work for you. If you are hiring a contractor, are they reputable? Ask for credentials and references. Find a budget you’re willing to work with, inform the professionals, and stick to your budget. Be realistic and you will not be disappointed.
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A: Make sure you love what you’re buying. Then think about how you live. Will the products hold up to your lifestyle? You may love hardwood, but are you okay if your child drops a plate on it and creates a big dent in the floor? You may like the look of ceramic tile, but do you like the feeling of it? A new flooring option to hardwood or tile is Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT), available in both plank and tile formats. Luxury Vinyl Tile offers the visuals of classic hardwood and natural stone, with the superior performance of a vinyl product. Pets are another huge factor to consider when selecting flooring, furnishings and wall finishes. Also determine if your environmental footprint is important to you. Many factors affect product choice.
Q: How can we create big impact on a small budget? A: Paint can fix a lot of things for a very low cost – from wall colour to cabinets. Make sure you ask for the right paint for the application. Changing hardware on your kitchen cabinets refreshes the room. Also replacing trim and mouldings is huge. Changing from oak to white is a big facelift. Trim is also wider than it used to be. New furniture, lighting and appliances can update a space. n