Looking to Buy a Fixer-Upper? Do This First!
Getting a consultation before purchase protects you and your client. Looking for a house to renovate, fix, and turn into your dream home can be exciting. Who doesn’t want to convert a home that is a little rough around the edges into a beautiful place to live? While this may sound enticing, if you don’t […]
5 Tips to Plan Your Home Renovation the Right Way
Being Prepared Will Help Your Home Remodel Go Smoothly
Planning your home renovation can be an exciting time. You envision the room/area you’re planning to renovate. You visualise your home after all of the work is done. Both the room and your home look great.
Can You Build a Garden Suite on Your Property?
A Garden Suite can be an additional revenue stream for property owners. After two years of consultation, investigation, studies, and debate, the City of Toronto updated their rules and regulations in February for building Garden Suites. This is important for the city and its residents because Garden Suites are potentially another way to add a […]
Take Your Time With Your Kitchen Design – Part II
In Part I of our new kitchen design blog, we reviewed where to put your small appliances, the best countertops, and cupboards. Part II focuses on creating spaces for things that you might not have thought about, and whether an island is a good idea for your kitchen redesign. Green Space – Do you want […]
Take Your Time With Your Kitchen Design – Part I
Whether you’re designing your kitchen for a new custom-built home, or you’re undergoing a kitchen renovation, Focus Construction believes it is important not to rush your decisions. After your renovation is complete, you definitely don’t want to walk into your brand new kitchen every day and think to yourself: “Why didn’t we do it this way? Or, why didn’t we install one of those?”
Building Your Own Home? Consider These Key Items First
Building a custom home is a big undertaking, but you won’t have to worry too much with the right contractor. In this blog, we highlight some of the five key areas you need to consider when you get started
Upscale Home Renovation Focus: Outdoor Kitchen
At Focus, we’ve detailed the many ways that you can renovate your kitchen. But, what about building another kitchen…in your back yard? Why an Outdoor Kitchen? A backyard kitchen takes your hosting, cooking, and entertaining to a whole new level. It’s also growing in popularity, according to the American Institute of Architects. In a recent […]
Upscale Home Renovation Focus: Garage
How to expand liveable space in your home with an upscale garage renovation. As we mentioned in our blog Taking Your Home to the Next Level, your garage is a great target for renovations to upscale your home. Now, let’s expand on this particular home renovation: The Garage Turn your garage into a fashionable extension […]
Home Renovations to Take Your Home to the Next Level
Look to these home renovations and upgrades to elevate your home You love your home, but you’re looking for some changes so that it realises its potential. What minimally-intrusive home renovations can make a huge difference? What upgrades are available that’ll take your home to the next level? Features Gas Fireplaces Upgrade an existing gas […]