In a competitive industry like residential construction, it’s important to differentiate one contractor from anouther as many of them are offering the same services. One of the most important decisions that you make when building or renovating, is deciding who to hire to help with everything. With building or renovating being such a large investment […]
The countertops in your kitchen and bathroom play a major role in the aesthetics of those spaces. Countertops are a focal point in the room, can add style to the space and value to your home overall. Countertops can bring together all the other features of the room including cabinets, wall colour, backsplash and the […]
Are you addicted to home renovation reality shows? You’re not alone. Who doesn’t like to fantasize about an easy home renovation that only takes a weekend and delivers perfectly finished results (complete with clean sheets and fresh flowers)? The popularity of reality shows that reveal dramatic home renovations has skyrocketed, turning HGTV into one of the most successful […]
We wrote of post a few years ago on Shattering the myth that all clients are good ones . Clients watch all these TV shows and feel they know what is right and wrong, but this isn’t true. Reality is skewed by all these shows and clients need to trust their Contractor. I had a […]
How can you as a homeowner that is looking to renovate ensure you don’t get burned by a contractor who flacks, ghosts or doesn’t build to code? With no official regulations for home renovation contractors, the risk is entirely on the you, the homeowner. This is why Ridgewater Homes is here to help as a […]
The world is not the same right now. It’s in slow motion, and nothing seems certain. It’s undoubtedly hard to plan too far ahead. However, it’s still possible to get something good out of the situation, and that includes all the extra time on our hands. We all grew up being asked is the cup […]
There is a lot of confusion on this matter so we thought we would try to help explain this. Hanging drywall is a relatively straightforward project, even for do-it-yourselfers. And because it is an interim step in the overall process of finishing a wall, any mistakes that do occur can still be covered up. But […]
There is no shortage of decisions to make when it comes to making changes in your kitchen. It may be time for a clean slate if your kitchen is old and dated: take everything out, and start over. This can be costly and is a big job that can be costly and sometimes, making some […]
YouTube is a very important source of how-to videos for more than one-third of the adult population. Video is an increasingly popular content channel for marketers, as branded video has a high impact on consumers’ purchase decision-making. . YouTube users clearly value its ability to provide educational videos YouTube is the 2nd largest search engine next to Google. People […]
Finding a reliable contractor is crucial for any home improvement project. But what do you do if you get a bad one? Nobody ever intends to hire a shoddy contractor, but it often doesn’t take much for a home renovation project to go awry. The potential woes are many: poor workmanship, countless delays and a […]