EXTERNAL RESOURCES
Every home deserves a little awesome.
Every home deserves a little awesome.
There are hundreds of thousands of sites on the web dedicated to helping people like you who are considering a renovation project.
Here are a few of our favorites.
Clicking on any of these links will open a new tab or window in your browser. You may need to enable "pop ups" or change other settings in order to display the linked site correctly. Please also note that each of the pages we provide links to below are posted and managed by a third party. While we do our best to vet the information they present, there is always the possibility that some of it may be out of date or incorrect. You can refer to our terms of use for details.
Here are a few of our favorites.
Clicking on any of these links will open a new tab or window in your browser. You may need to enable "pop ups" or change other settings in order to display the linked site correctly. Please also note that each of the pages we provide links to below are posted and managed by a third party. While we do our best to vet the information they present, there is always the possibility that some of it may be out of date or incorrect. You can refer to our terms of use for details.
DESIGN:
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Pinterest is an excellent source of ideas and inspiration for remodeling projects. You may be required to create an account to access this site. Once logged-in, use their search system to browse thousands of photos of renovation ideas posted by both professionals and homeowners.
Style at Home is an on-line and print magazine with a focus on interior design and decor. Although some of the content is advertiser supported, the site includes a number of useful articles on renovation trends, decorating and organization. BHG is one of the best known and trusted sources for information on design and renovation. As with Style at Home, some articles have an advertising bias however they offer some excellent tips on layout, color selection and room customizations. |
BUDGETING:
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The MoneySense site contains many useful articles on budgeting and other renovation considerations. The linked article "Home Renovation Reality Check" is an excellent overview of the home improvement show industry and, more specifically, addresses things to keep in mind when basing your budget expectations on your favorite HGTV program!
Home Advisor is a U.S. based site which, among other things, provides detailed budgeting guidance for common renovation projects based upon thousands of actual remodels. The data is averaged and regionalized but still useful for "ballpark" budget starting points. |
REGULATORY:
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As most of our clientele have homes in this area, they are subject to bylaws and restrictions set out by the City of Delta. This link will take you to the bylaws search page where you can drill down for more information on building, plumbing and other regulations.
The Safety Authority is the body responsible for the issuance of permits for (and assessment of) technical systems in BC. This organization oversees all residential and commercial electrical permits. This link will take you to the BC Provincial Government Building Codes and Standards site with links to additional information on building, plumbing, fire and other regulatory requirements. |
TIME WASTERS:
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The "Official blog for those with homes to improve and time to waste" is written by Bordertown's own Steve! Hammered & Screwed is an eclectic collection of informative and entertaining mini-articles covering topics from home renovation and repair to troubleshooting and opinion pieces.
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