Inspiration is a crucial element in the design process. And yet, finding inspiration can be challenging at times. The algorithms are sending you pictures that you’ve seen countless times and all the styles remain the same.

Here’s how you can change that.

When hiring your design / build team for your new home or renovation, open and transparent communication is extremely important. Not only should your team understand what you hope to achieve, but that you feel comfortable enough to discuss your lifestyle and financial situation with them. Just as you wouldn’t tell your therapist how to do their job or ask them to provide drugs without a prescription, there are some things your team prefer that you didn’t say.

There are different kinds of development variances. To make the application, you must show the hardship that the bylaw is giving to your property or project. This is our story with the timeline, process and steps it took. Find out if we were approved or denied.

In the world of home design and construction, there are numerous terms used interchangeably, leading to confusion for homeowners. Let's unravel the mystery as we explore synonyms in the realm of new homes and renovations.

You know that Instagram reel audio that’s been going around asking if anyone has ever thought about buying a piece of land with friends or family and build a community where you can build homes, grow food, share meals, raise a family, and all around enjoy life?

We started years ago. Here’s our story.

If you’re planning on starting a new home or renovation, whether that’s your first or fifth, going over budget is likely your biggest concern. And for good reason. This fear is very valid considering most projects do go over budget. Let’s take a look at the 3 top reasons projects go over budget.

A consulting and design client and member recently asked me “Why do professional’s prices vary so much? What is the right choice when making a hire?” If you’ve ever found yourself asking the same question, you’re not alone. Let’s talk about it.

As we all get into setting goals for the new year, whether that’s personal, financial, health, etc. — Troy and I take the time to get on the same page for all the things we’d like to accomplish for the home this year. Here is our list of home projects for 2024.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to renovate your home. Maybe you want to build new. Or maybe you need more space. Whatever it is, to accomplish a home project really well—whether it’s a start-from-scratch new home, complete gut renovation, or an addition—first, you have to get really clear.

Meet our Featured HQ Members: Every quarter we feature an active member of Homeowner HQ. This quarter, meet Leslie and Steve from Courtenay, BC. as we celebrate her completed renovation and addition.

Here at Homeowner HQ we’re always finding ways to save our members money. This past week Canada announced a new program helping homeowners switch from an oil-fired heating system to a heat pump. We're a fan of heat pumps over here so we wanted to let you know incase you've been wanting to make the switch. It can help you save thousands of dollars on your heating bills every year.

I posted an article in Homeowner HQ a few months back from the Washington Post that has stuck with me ever since I read it. It was about a study done on homeowners and the effects of home renovation media.

At first I was a little surprised with the title because that's not entirely what's wrong with HGTV, but when you dig into the rest of the article - it's so much more than that. And it's heartbreaking.