What’s That Thing Called?
It’s in my house, but how does it work? Get to know some important lesser-known devices around your house. They could save your life. GFCI, Sump Pump, Electrical Panel. You may have heard these terms during a home renovation or from watching a renovation program. Don’t be concerned if you’re not familiar with them, because […]
What’s Behind The Wall?
You might be surprised by how much is back there Unless you work in the construction business or are handy around the house and routinely remove drywall, you likely don’t know what is behind your walls. Focus Construction wants you to know that it is important to be aware of what is back there, because […]
How To Spot a Bad Renovation?
[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1576860791552{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]How To Spot A Bad Renovation So you’re in the market for a condo or home and wanting it to be reno’ed and ready for you to move in the day you get the keys. In addition to a home inspection, here are a few things to look out […]
Renovating A Multi-Unit Home
[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1576860559626{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Renovating a Multi-Unit Home You’ve been priced out of your ideal neighbourhood but you aren’t quite ready to let the dream go. What are your options? Some folks opt to add a secondary suite to their existing home or purchase a duplex/triplex to provide an income stream that can […]
How To Help Income Properties Meet Fire Code 101
[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1576860961011{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Renovating a Multi-Unit Home The Fire Code for multi-unit dwellings in Ontario has been updated and is extensive to say the least. Although stringent, these changes are for your safety and help when it comes to insuring your home. When you are budgeting, keep in mind that meeting these […]
How To Vet A Contractor
[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1576860526935{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Make the right choice before starting your renovation After weeks of decision-making and planning, you’ve decided to go ahead with a home or business renovation. Whichever the case, you want to hire a General Contractor who is going to care about the work going into the renovation as much […]
Should You Try a Green Roof?
[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1576860061918{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Should you try a Green Roof? Will this roof make your home more efficient? Many homeowners are looking at improving energy efficiency around their households, whether it be through smarter appliances, better windows or other cooling and heating methods to reduce reliance on furnaces and air conditioners. One development […]
How Reality TV Is Ruining The Construction Industry
[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1576860417088{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Expecting your home renovation to mirror TV shows is just not reality Don’t get us wrong, home renovation shows are very entertaining, and they can show you great designs, innovative solutions and creative ideas. However, there is one glaring problem with most of these shows: they tend to give […]
What To Expect When You’re Renovating
[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1576860160011{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]What will your home renovation involve? Home renovations can be exciting. You imagine what the after will look like and envision how you will decorate your new and/or redesigned space. Before the final touches however home renovations can be messy, noisy and challenging as the work is completed. Here’s […]