SPRUCE UP YOUR PAD!
Contributed by: Shannon
Most of us dream of living in a picture perfect home, which had seemingly leaped from the pages of a most recent Dwell or Style At Home Magazine. This is a world, where children are not around, dust never accumulates and a kitchen most certainly isn't used for cooking.
<SNAP> Back to the real world. You need a home you can live in! One that is equal parts, function, sanctuary and comfort.
Of course there are tons of things to think about before renovating, whether big or small. From an initial idea to a finished product, The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation suggests you sort these 8 questions first:
1. Set your priorities - maintenance should be first and aesthetics second (duh!)
2. Know what's possible -the city probably won't approve a swimming pool on your roof
3. Do the math - it ain't free
4. Pick your partners - make sure their experience extends beyond painting their bedroom
5. Get it in writing - a handshake and a smile won't cut it!
6. Don't worry about the mess - move out if you can, or embrace the dust
7. Inspect as you go - get your control freak on
8. Give the final thumbs-up! - and enjoy!
So do you need to renovate? Well, if your kitchen looks like this and tacky vintage isn't the look you are going for, then maybe a spruce up is just what the contractor ordered!
Enter: Sprucehill Contracting and you could be drinking wine and enjoying canapes in something like this:
And Sprucehill doesn't just do kitchens. They provide the gamut: from complete home renovation and project management to decks and retaining walls. Based out of North Vancouver, head honcho Erik Jensen is uber professional and detail oriented. Speaking from experience in working with Sprucehill, the staff, quality of craftsmanship and depth of knowledge make the renovation experience as enjoyable as possible. Of course with any type of renovation, there is the inconvenience factor. But in the end... ahhh so wonderful!
I loved that the team at Sprucehill was so mindful of our safety while they completed tasks at our home. With my 2 kids running around, I had peace of mind knowing that all the staff were good people and left their workspace super tidy everyday. And more delightful than anything was the "on time and on budget" mantra of Sprucehill. What a breath of fresh air it was to not have any hidden surprises in the end.
Check out Erik's website to find heaps of information and a before and after gallery. Here are some pictures to entice you to find out more:
