Popcorn Ceilings: Tips and Tricks for Removing
POPCORN CEILINGS: TIPS AND TRICKS FOR REMOVAL Is there anything more unsightly than a popcorn ceiling? I have spent more time than I care to mention removing awful popcorn ceilings from houses in the GTA. And there are few interior design choices that are more undesirable than this particular feature. One of the frequently asked […]
Can Renovation Improve Your Mental Health?
With May featuring Mental Health Week, Focus Construction wanted to know if renovating your home could actually improve your mental health. Looking deeper, we learned that it certainly could. How? By following the tips below to create a functional home, making it easier to live in. Sunlight Renovating your home to increase the amount of […]
Renovating Your Home Office
Need to Renovate Your Home Office? With the pandemic more people are working from home, but are they getting the most out of their home office? See what unique upgrades Focus Construction can suggest for you. The length of the 2020 pandemic has changed the way people work, and likely for good. […]
Has Working From Home Convinced You That You Need A Proper Home Office?
Nothing makes you feel like your house could use a bit more space than being cooped up with the kids for 7 months and trying to still get some work done. We get it. If your solution to this (and we think it’s a great one) is a renovation to enlarge your home with an […]
What Is So Scary About Water Damage?
Flooding can cause damage to more than just your house Flooding is a terrible thing for any homeowner. Not only can your belongings and home be ruined, but if the damage is not cleaned up efficiently, the consequences can lead to health issues for occupants. Many people also may not realize that it’s more than […]
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 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 […]
