The show takes place in Vancouver at BC Place. Hours: Wednesday, Feb. 19 4pm – 9pmThursday, Feb. 20 12pm – 9pm Friday, Feb. 21 12pm – 9pmSaturday, Feb. 22 10am – 9pmSunday, Feb. 23 10am – 6pmCost: […]
Renovating your home can be a huge undertaking. Hiring the right contractor can make or break the whole experience. It can affect the quality of work, budget and timeline of the project. Here are 10 really important questions to ask before hiring a contractor. How Long Has The Contractor Been In The Business? An experienced contractor will have […]
You’re excited to embark on your major home renovation and transform a home you already like, into the home you’ve always dreamed of and will love. Whether you’re renovating the kitchen, basement or giving the entire home a complete overhaul, there are some things you should be prepared for. Large-scale home renovations are a massive […]
We grow, learn, experience and apply. But more importantly we do it while having fun! We’re hands on all the way. We take everything as an important part of the whole big or small. We give our best. Every moment is fleeting much like this moment in this photo that is now gone just like […]
It’s hard to believe that we have planned, written and posted 100 entries since we began this blog in 2013. Ridgewater Homes has been touched by the readers who have shared their love for our posts. Some of you also have had issues with contractors. You have asked for advice and you have let us […]
As much as we might see it happening around us, not many can say they’re well-versed in construction. We asked renovations and building expert, Daryl Berden of Ridgewater Homes, Your heritage Home Renovations Questions. Canadian Home Trends How Do you feel about heritage Homes Being Demolished? Daryl Berden Unfortunately, the demolition of heritage structures happens all-too-frequently, Rather than […]
Ridgewater Homes now offers Financing for your Renovation Needs. We offer hassle-free monthly payment solutions to help you transform your dream into a reality! We offer fast and affordable financing through Financeit that can help you make the right long-term decision when it comes to improving, renovating and upgrading your home. What home improvements are covered? […]
Ridgewater Homes or your contractor’s commitment to you doesn’t end when the work is completed. As specified in your contract, you will have a warranty on all work done for a specified period, usually one year with most contractors. Review your warranty coverage as outlined in your contract and take note of time limits to […]
Many homeowners enjoy do-it-yourself home renovation and repair projects. If you’re planning a project and considering the do-it-myself route, here’s some advice that may help with your plans. Do you have the necessary skills? Consider your own skills and abilities carefully. While many of today’s home improvement products are designed to make it easy for do-it-yourselfers, […]
A danger hidden in plain sight If you’re planning to demo or reno a home built before 1990, you need to take asbestos seriously. Found in more than 3,000 pre-1990s building materials, asbestos can be hiding in plain sight. Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious health problems, lung diseases, and cancer. So before work […]