Before & After :: Brennan

The bones of this home was great, but with absolutely no imagination; the design, details and materials all needed to be brought up to date. With 40 year old stucco, a simple ‘box’ building footprint, a dangerous hanging balcony and excluded details like trim, fascia with inadequate belly band size. A window behind the tree lit the way only to the dark stairwell, which was among others that were not updated to code. Nevertheless, you can only hit your head so many times until you cannot take it  anymore – Its time to renovate!

Before & After X2 :: Garibaldi

Your dreams might be out of reach financially or perhaps you just simply don’t want the entire house under renovation? Whatever the reason, doing your construction project in stages might be the way for you. For this family undertaking the kitchen, dining and master bedroom was just enough for them to take on for the time being. Remember this amazing transformation? Well that was just the beginning…

A Nightmare into a Dream

The site where Freddy Krueger first stalked the nightmares of teenagers in 1984, still remains recognizable to fans and has hit the market for $2.1 million. But potential buyers have nothing to be afraid of. Anymore.

Before & After :: Pia

Looking to add on an extra bedroom and rec. room while keeping street appeal was the focus of this home. While modernizing its look through the design and construction, a few added perks arose within the details – striking new materials. Not only did the homeowner add cultured ledgestone but also a dentil detail to the gable trim board, a slate tiled entry and a little paint for a beautiful finish. This home proves it pays to spend a little extra for quality…

Before & After :: Lomond

Homes built in the 70’s always give constant reminders of its age. With quirky little details like closed quarters with too many walls, small bedrooms, only 1 bathroom and exterior (unusable) details like the oh so small window planter boxes and shutters. With removal of walls, a front yard extension, master bedroom enlargement and ensuite addition, garage closure and exterior ‘dressings’. This home received an upgrade back to this decade.

Before & After :: Edgewater

This beautifully renovated mobile home received an amazing transformation with it’s focus being a large, covered deck addition. With that came hardi-board lapped siding, skylights, 6″ window trim, and beautiful cedar – decking, railings, posts, shakes and the front door.

See the transformation after the break.

Before & After :: Garibaldi

What happens when you have a house that’s far from your ideal style and configuration? You’ve thought about moving, but you just can’t seem to find the same setting or neighbourhood anywhere else. You’ve thought of tearing the house down and build new, but the expense is just too much. This single-level ‘box home’ with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom takes you back to tight quarters, waisted spaces and the dreaded shared bathroom with all family members and guests. It’s time to renovated – beginning with stage 1: Top Priorities.