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Restoring an old home can be exciting and fun… or a nightmare. Either way, the process is expensive, costing both time and money. That is why we think it is time for a frank conversation about this endeavour. The costs of restoring an old home Right now, you’ll find a series of recent news articles about “free” character homes being available. These homes are...

When a loved one has a disease like Alzheimer's, paying for outside assistance may not always be an option. But help in any form is crucial if you’re connected. Alzheimer's disease affects about 5.4 million Americans, about 5.2 million of which are 65 and older. It can be your grandparent, your cousin, your sibling or even your parent who faces the diagnosis. Eventually, those...

As the number of Secondary Suites in the Vancouver area explodes, the pool of illegal rentals is growing. In fact, the majority of Secondary Suites in the City are illegal. While having an illegal Secondary Suite means risking being reported to By-Law Inspectors, the process of legalizing your Secondary Suite can be costly and arduous. If you do decide to pursue the legalization process,...

Our residential design team recently completed an interior/exterior renovation project in Tsawwassen. Our team was privileged to work on this renovation and was extremely pleased with how the project turned out. The initial plan for the project was only for interior renovations. But then, it quickly began to expand to include an update of the home’s exterior as well. The renovated home features a walk-in closet off...

BC has implemented an amendment to the Building Code that will step up the energy efficiency of homes in the province. The BC Energy Step Code, or Step Code for short, is a graduated plan that steps up the efficiency and sustainability of homes over the coming years, until 2032. In that year, the goal is to have new homes in the province built to...

Porcelain countertops aren’t well known amongst homeowners, renovators and builders, but they are on our radar for a few reasons: [caption id="attachment_2507" align="alignright" width="500"] Porcelain slab flooring and slab wall in a spa. Photo credit: Oregon Tile and Marble[/caption] Durability and affordability. So, this is not the material that makes you think of fragile dolls and fine china. Porcelain isn’t just for countertops either: it’s an attractive option...

Legalizing a secondary suite can be complicated and may not be the right step for you, even if you have an illegal suite in your home. If you are considering converting your illegal secondary suite into a legal one, this checklist will help you prepare for the process and decide whether legalizing makes sense for your property.   Check the zoning requirements for your property. Some...

When housing gets pricey, people get renovating. It is a fact that is becoming increasingly true especially here in the Lower Mainland. Renovating offers homeowners a way to upgrade their living space without having to play in the crazy Vancouver housing market, so there is no wonder renovations are so popular here. We’ve written a lot about renovating lately, so today we’re compiling the best...

One of the first things to consider when you’re planning to build a secondary suite in your home is the cost. Since a primary reason why homeowners want to put a secondary suite into their homes is for monthly rental income, the cost of constructing a secondary suite has to be worthwhile financially. This article helps you understand the costs of building a secondary suite...

Most of the time, we read renovation guides that tell us what a renovation usually costs. Instead, we wanted to create this guide that takes your renovation budget into consideration FIRST, then works backwards to decide which types of upgrades can fit into the budget. Like an opposite take on a renovation guide. Here are some example budgets and where that money is best spent in a...

Last week we posted an article that looks at the fastest and cheapest updates to do for a flip, particularly for people who bought property in the Vancouver area for more than it’s now worth, and want to recover their investment ASAP. If you are not necessarily looking at a flip, but bought a house that direly needs an update, this blog is for you....

Before the Foreign Buyers Tax on BC properties came in, many people bought properties in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland that are now worth less than the purchase price. (Ever since the tax came into effect, there’s some evidence the Vancouver real estate market is relaxing.) In order to bring these homes up in value, a renovation is usually necessary, and many buyers will be...

Did you just move into a home, but the great first impression you got from the kitchen has faded away to reveal a cheap reno that’s practically unlivable? The kitchen improvement you initially saw isn't as nice as you thought? You know the saying about putting lipstick on a pig. The fact is that the current housing market in Vancouver makes doing such a thing...

  Home renovations are exciting! But there’s still a lot of mystery behind a few aspects of a reno. Two of the most common questions about a renovation are how long it takes, and how much it costs. We’ve been doing renovations on homes around the Lower Mainland for years, and work on a large variety of project sizes, scopes and durations. We want to share...

Home renovation designs for the Lower Mainland are some of our favourite projects at Draft On Site. Recently, we helped a homeowner in Delta renovate her home’s interior and exterior, with beautiful results! Renovations are exciting, and can be stressful, so being prepared from the outset are important for your mental, financial and emotional wellbeing. These 10 don’ts of home renovations will help you plan...

Building a home or doing major renovations almost always come with some level of unexpected surprises. Large, multifaceted projects often do. But if there’s any advice we can lend that can help homeowners avoid the stress of unwanted surprises it’s this: Engage all your professionals and trades BEFORE submitting permits. In fact, we recommend booking your trades during the planning stage, if possible. Here’s why. You’ll have a...

It's time to hit the refresh button on your home and transform your space into an inviting, stylish abode for you and your family. A DIY home renovation can be fun and exciting – or stressful and frustrating – but regardless, the end result is a beautiful space that feels like new. We want your DIY renovation to be successful and pleasurable. So to help...

You've secured your renovation permits and finalized your renovation designs, hired a contractor and are ready for work to start. But what should you really expect from your home renovation in Vancouver or the Lower Mainland?   Preparing for a renovation takes time and a ton of planning. Even then, things can go wrong. Homeowners doing home renovations will need to have high expectations for the...