We were at a trade show the other day and I had someone ask which is better renovation or building new? I guess it all depends what you are doing. The choice between renovating an existing building or simply starting from scratch often depends on many different variables. Both options have their advantages and both […]
In today’s society, there are many contractors out there, and how do you tell the difference between a good contractor and a great contractor. Well, there are several different aspects of a company to look at. On-going Education and Training Construction, Renovations and contracting are different processes that will always be evolving. Basically, to stay up to […]
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 […]
If you’ve been looking at doing a possible renovation, addition, or custom build house in today’s market, we are sure that as a homeowner, you’ve been trying to do your homework. And thanks to the HGTV network on TV, you feel like you know what you want, how you want it to look and when […]
Ridgewater Homes is awarded with THE BIZZ for its distinguished business excellence Ridgewater Homes Ltd. is an Award-Winning BC based design-build general contractor and construction manager that has been operating within the Vancouver and Lower Mainland area since 2008. Ridgewater, taking the name of Canada to the highest level, was awarded by the World Confederation of […]
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 […]
Every piece of your new house is special, but one of the rooms that will get the most attention is the kitchen. It’s a social hub and, for many good reasons, often called the heart of the home. As one of the stars of your main floor, it’s also a space that earns careful consideration […]
BUILD Magazine has announced winners of the 2018 Sustainable Building Awards. The 2018 Sustainable Building Awards aim to reward the work done in the milieu of green building. From the pioneers to the rising stars; like Ridgewater Homes who look to commend the people who work tirelessly to ensure the global community decreases its collective carbon […]
How do I create a light and airy kitchen that doesn’t feel stark? The key to creating a light and airy space that is still warm and inviting is to select the right base materials and accents. In this kitchen, we chose to use a white washed wood tone for the cabinetry. This is the […]
Once a trend, open floor plans have become a staple of most modern homes. An open floor plan generally means the living room, kitchen, and dining room are combined into a large space or great room. Before taking a hammer to all your interior walls, it’s important to know the structural components of your home, […]