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contents

volume 12 issue 1

Feb - Mar 2013

08 cover story

features

tips & tricks

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20 Ovation Awards

11 TQ Construction:

32 Reveal the Untapped

26 The Facts About

TQ consTrucTion Burnaby’s award-winning builder streamlines the renovation process into five easy steps. by susan m boyce

Announced

Potential of the Home Office by jo alcorn

46 Kitchen Trends by yanic simard

50 Georgie Awards Finalists by susan m boyce

Trends for 2013

Polybutylene Pipe Issue by shell busey

30 Creating a Functional Laundry Room

by amanda swanland

36 The Impact of Stuff by hellen buttigieg

business profile 14 Glass World:

The Spa Experience by janine mackie

16 Intermind:

Ikea Kitchens by janine mackie

40 Getting Rid of Pests like a Boss

by elisa krovblit

42 Tasteful Displays by elisa krovblit

44 Increase the Value of Your Home this Winter

56 What’s New by silvana longo

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hange is in the air at TQ. With a long history of awardwinning renovations and custom construction already in their portfolio, the Burnaby-based company is rolling out a brand new division. Introducing Q-Design/Build.

“Q-Design/Build streamlines a renovation into five easy steps with a fixed price,” says TQ president Ralph Belisle.

“While most consumers enjoy the collaborative teamwork of a conventional renovation, some just want to see it done quickly, with minimal inconvenience, and for a pre-established price. Q is ideal for this type of client because they don’t have to deal with the day-to-day minutia of their reno.”

Fast and EFFiciEnt The process, Ralph explains, is an easy to understand one. “First, we meet the client in their home and, using a comprehensive series of checklists, we gather information

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Ready, Set, Renovate

by SuSan M Boyce very quickly and efficiently about what the client considers the priorities for their reno — things they often don’t even realize are important like how many meals the family cooks at home during a typical week, does the dishwasher need to be closer to the bake station or the storage, and even how many hand towels are kept in the linen drawer.

If the client decides to proceed, they pay a $1,000 deposit and the Q Team gets to work creating a proposed plan and fixed-cost budget. Another meeting follows for fine tuning, and then once the final plan is approved and signed off, construction gets underway.

“Q is a direct response to market demand for less time commitment and fewer meetings without sacrificing anything in terms of quality,” Ralphs says. “Reaction so far has been extremely positive — especially among often time-strapped professionals juggling two careers and a growing family.”

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Q is a direct response to market demand for less time commitment and fewer meetings without sacrificing anything in terms of Quality. ralph BeliSle

intEgratEd Family liFEstylE TQ applied some of the developing lessons from Q-Design/Build to create a streamlined, innovative approach to the Toole family renovation in Burnaby.

The Toole family had a clear objective in mind when they approached the TQ team: create an open family hub that integrates the kitchen, mudroom, and eating area within the existing compact footprint. The challenge was further complicated because dad needed a computer work station, mom’s kitchen had to stand up to her rigourous entertaining schedule and regular participation in baking as charity fundraiser, and with both sons active in sports, the mudroom needed exceptional durability. And the entire family agreed there had to be a built-in recycling station.

“Their home was a typical 1950s bungalow which, surprisingly, can make an extremely complementary fit with the contemporary modern style,” Ralph says. It was the starting point of the makeover.

First, a wall segregating the dining-area and kitchen was removed creating space for a dramatically angled island that doubles as workspace and casual dining table. Next the under-utilized breakfast nook was extended eight feet out so new windows and skylights could be added. Not only is the entire space filled with natural light and sunshine, but a dazzling and previously hidden view of the North Shore Mountains is now open for everyone to enjoy.

But perhaps one of the most innovative features is the home’s new lineal mudroom — four floor-to-ceiling cabinets each meeting a distinct functionality criteria. Behind the first is the anticipated coat closet and storage. Behind the last is a fully tech-ready work desk complete with corkboard message centre, bookshelves, and storage tubs.

And the middle two? With a stroke of creative imagination, these are designed specifically for the two smallest members of the family. Each is equipped with a coat rack plus kid-height hooks that keep sports helmets or backpacks neat and accessible. There’s also upper storage and a pullout, open-grate boot drawer. “By extending heated floor tile all the way under the boot drawers it means wet boots

and shoes get warm’n’dry overnight,” Ralph explains. “It’s a practical way to make it fun for the kids to be tidy. This becomes their space and they enjoy using it.” thE tEam Expands TQ’s newest member, Tiffany Karlson, says she was delighted to be part of the team that brought the Toole renovation to life. “I believe one mark of a great renovation is that it feels good when you move through the space.

Everything you need is right at your fingertips because it’s been designed to match your lifestyle — the way you actually live in your home.”

“Tiffany brings such a passion for practical, elegant design,” Ralph says.

“And the timing is perfect for her to join our team as we begin expanding our Q-Design/Build division. Consumers are already responding enthusiastically to this new option, and we believe this will become one of the options of choice for many people.”

For more information about tQ and Q-design/Build, visit tqconstruction.ca or call 604.430.9900.

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Five StepS to the Renovation oF YouR DReamS

TQ’s new Q-Design/Build division breaks the often complex renovation process into five, easy to manage steps.

Before

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Step 1: an in-home consultation establishes each client’s needs, dreams, personal style, and budget.

Step 2: the Q team creates a preliminary concept design agreement (deposit of $1,000 required).

Step 3: client and Q team review the design concepts and budget, making any adjustments needed.

Step 4: when the client decides to proceed, they approve a final design concept and budget.

Step 5: construction is underway.

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Trends for 2013

MIKE Getting organized—freeing yourself from clutter It’s 2013, we all have New Year’s resolutions that we will faithfully adhere to for at least a week.

But what if your resolution was to start fresh?

Maybe a fresh coat of paint on a tired wall, or a fresh new welcome mat to replace the muddy mess that is the current one. What if we look even deeper and see all the things around the house which we love but don’t have a place for and all the other things we don’t love but haven’t gotten rid of (like Johnny’s game winning facial tissue)?

The first step in any plan is always getting to the root of the problem! In many cases we do the best with what we have but what we have isn’t the best.

Perhaps your home lacks storage or your layout creates pinch points and funnels for things to collect. Your situation will be unique to your home. By simply cleaning out unused or rarely needed items, you will free up the space needed to take an honest look at your home and decide whether it’s meeting your needs or could be helping you and your family live more productive stress-free lives. If you’ve got questions we love hearing from you so give us a call.

TIffany Mudrooms, big or small, are essential to many active families. Mudrooms have been gaining popularity over the last few years, and for good reason.

They serve as refuge for all things used in the great outdoors—preventing that “mud” from being trekked through your home! It can also be the organizational hub of the home with a place for posting activity calendars or chore lists.

The word mudroom implies a room dedicated to the storage of outdoor gear, but most modern homes simply don’t have the space for this, and many homeowners don’t have the budget to add square footage to their home.

How to create a mudroom in a home where storage is needed but space is lacking? Mudrooms are often located off kitchens, laundry rooms, or near the back door in your home. Look around, is there a blank wall you can use? A simple solution to create that classic open mudroom feel is to add a storage bench, hooks above for coats, a small shelf over top for baskets, and possibly a corkboard. However, if you have the space, you can have the ultimate mudroom with built-ins customized to suite your specific needs. It all starts with a good design!

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The TQ team can be contacted at 604.430.9900 or online at www.tqconstruction.ca

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"How to Hear the News" Like you, I am alternately elated, and then deflated by housing news. There always seems to be an upside to the bad news and a shadow behind the good news.

Resale housing prices have lowered and new-home production has dropped—there are fewer homes to buy and less excitement in selling.

So…should we all just hunker in the bunker?

Maybe not; one-to-one price comparisons between the buyer and seller are closer than they have been. It is easier, financially, to upgrade your housing than before.

As a renovation contractor, I know that to most of my clients, rising home prices mean rising equity and more fluid funds. It follows that fewer projects might flow to us when equity has stabilized.

What should you expect from a contractor who wants to thrive in a “down market”?

How about these approaches: ›build simpler, less costly projects but still apply top-notch planning and design, without raising rates? ›talk to some not-quite-as-busy suppliers and trades about streaming savings onward to new clients? ›use new, sophisticated estimating tools and updated management systems to reveal potential costsavings for any project?

In my experience, it is not just a few of you who wind up with the anxiety blues when selecting colours, and for good reason. If the idea of selecting paint colours causes you to throw your hands in the air and decide you can live one more year with that hunter green wall and country border, you may want to consider hiring a designer.

A combination of inputs ranging from your stated preferences, maybe some magazine pictures you’ve collected, possible new furnishings or finishes in your home, and your designer’s taste, will all combine to determine your palette. Trust your design professional. If you’re like most people, you won’t really get a sense of how it will look until it’s all put back together again.

While your guests complement you on your lovely, fresh space you have the assurance of knowing that your colours will continue to live quietly and confidently in the background, shaping your spaces, defining, complementing, receding, emphasizing. So don’t worry about a thing. This won’t hurt at all. It’s an art. And you’ll love your masterpiece.

Suddenly, a “down market” has an upside. Talk to your contractor—your home will thank you.

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Show room offers

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Spa experience

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a day at the Spa, without paying. SoundS enticing.

That’s how Daryl Waddell, president of Glass World describes the experience customers are having at their 4000 sq.ft. show room in Abbotsford.

“When someone is interested in a certain bathtub, we tell them to make an appointment, bring their suit and come try it out,” says Waddell. “We have seven jetted tubs plumbed-in and running, so they can literally hop from tub to tub and experience what makes each one unique.”

Completing the spa-like experience, Waddell encourages consumers to take a quick steam shower afterwards, the perfect ending to a day of renovation shopping.

The truth is, there has never been a more exciting time in bathroom remodeling. Not only are there more choices than ever, but renovating your bathroom is a great way to add value to your home with typically every dollar spent in bathroom remodeling, increasing the value of your house by two dollars.

“The first thing you usually see is the shower, so I’d suggest investing in a heavy plate shower door,” says Waddell. “Then choose a deep yet elegant soaker tub.”

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of shower doors. In their leading-edge 70,000 sq.ft. production facility, Glass World manufactures acrylic bathtubs, shower stalls, tempered glass, and fabricates shelving, bathroom vanities, cabinets and stunning glass countertops.

“We’re a very unique operation where we bring raw materials in from overseas and then process and manufacture them into finished material right here in our factory,” describes Waddell. “We are the only people that do what we do, in Canada.”

Not only does Glass World offer the “try-before-youbuy treatment,” but customers can have the tub custom-fit to their body type.

“Mr. or Mrs. Jones lie in their comfort position and we place the jets where their calves, hips, feet or back problems are, allowing for a complete full-body massage,” describes Waddell. “That’s the benefit of being manufactured locally, almost in your backyard. We’re the manufacturer so we can place the jets exactly as you’d like them, at no extra charge.”

Let the design experts at Glass World guide you in making your bathroom beautiful. Visit the Abbotsford Showroom at 2146 Queen St, open daily Mon. to Fri. from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Showroom appointments not necessary but helpful, by calling 604.854.5757 or online at www.glassworld.ca.

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the truth dream out about Ikea kitchen? cabinets by jaNiNE MaCKiE

iF YOu THiNK OF iKEa ONlY as

a place to get lost, have a frugal lunch or wrestle with allen keys and ready-to-assemble furniture, then renowned designer and renovator Mila Djuras, principal of Intermind Design Inc. suggests you start thinking outside of the flat-pack cardboard box.

Djuras installed her first IKEA kitchen more than a decade ago and has been enamored by their cabinetry ever since.

“I love Italian-design kitchens but most of my clients are not willing to pay for them, so I discovered by mixing different IKEA cabinet styles and adding custom details I can have an almost Italiandesign-looking kitchen, at a fraction of the cost,” Djuras says.

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“ I have found that when assembled correctly wIth the rIght amount of addItIonal detaIls – an IKea KItchen can looK every bIt as custom as one three tImes the prIce” Mila Djuras, owner IntermInd desIgn

Since the first time she used IKEA cabinetry in a custom design – a stunning combination of high-gloss black, high-gloss red, glass and stainless steel cabinetry, Mila has continued to use IKEA cabinetry alongside custom in over 60 homes ranging from small downtown apartments to impressive $4-million estates in West Vancouver.

“I have found that when assembled correctly with the right amount of additional details – an IKEA kitchen can look every bit as custom as one three times the price,” Djuras says. “Plus there are just so many options. The standard sizes allow for easy substitutions should you wish to replace one white high gloss drawer of high with let’s say, one with an exotic-wood finish.”

made by Blum, a respected European manufacturer that provides a nice easy glide upon shutting, its modular design that makes it easy to combine tall cabinetry with horizontal cupboards and the ease of availability --- virtually no wait time.

Combined with custom, IKEA cabinets pull off a quality contemporary look

Keeping clients’ budgets and timelines on track allows for splurging and tackling other areas of the kitchen.

“We can put our efforts towards defining the space which may involve removing walls, opening windows, dropping ceilings, or adding architectural features,” explains Djuras.

From there the design team works with the homeowner to bring function to the space, adding high-end appliances, task lighting inside and under cabinets, decorative pendants or chandeliers and finishing with special design details like shimmering glass backsplashes or beautiful floor mosaics.

Cutting-edge style and a custom kitchen at a fraction of the price.

Intermind Design makes good design accessible to the general public.

Djuras’ transformations have graced the pages of design and renovation magazines and earned the New Westminster-based design team industry accolades from Georgie and Ovation Awards to “Renovator of the Year.”

“Interior architecture is never overlooked when Mila designs a space—she ensures that rhythm, texture, colour and artistic symbols deliver a message in harmony with the entire home,” describes publisher Karen Lim, in her book Spectacular Homes of Western Canada.

Djuras’ expertise integrating IKEA cabinetry extends into various home styles and commercial spaces, as is demonstrated by her current renovation of a 40,000 sq.ft. private school and community centre in Calgary. Each application is original and custom, yet delivers a similar end result of being functional and operating hand-in-hand with cultural values. From laundry and kids’ rooms to bathrooms, media rooms and home offices, the possibilities for integrating IKEA cabinetry are endless and with Djuras’ extensive knowledge of the design-build process, clients’ wish lists are exceeded over and over.

The European-born designer concedes that some people may balk at her installing pre-made IKEA cabinets, but in these economic days, it is all about value for the dollar.

“Probably the biggest advantage when comparing to other ready-to-assemble products is IKEA’s quality and style – definitely more contemporary and up-todate,” says Djuras. “IKEA carries great looking stainless steel and glass door fronts that compared to custom, often come at half the price!”

Other reason she incorporates IKEA cabinetry into her custom designs is for their interior organization of drawers and components, the quality of the hardware

The money people save allows them to spend more on countertops, lighting and appliances

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GVHBA Ovation Awards 2013: Finalists

The awards, now in Their fourTh year, honour excellence in the design and construction

of new single-family and multi-family homes, as well as the renovation of existing homes. For the first time, a People’s Choice Award will allow the public to vote for their favourite new or renovated project. Ovation Award winners will be announced at the Awards Gala on Saturday, April 20. To learn more about the People’s Choice Award and how you can vote, visit www.ovationawards.ca Best Kitchen Renovation: Under $50,000 Intermind Design Inc. (New Westminster), Simplicity 2569

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Level One Construction Ltd. (Vancouver), Mirrored Cuisine v Shakespeare Homes and Renovations Inc. (North Vancouver), Ross Kitchen v Associate: Sensitive Design (West Vancouver) v

Best Kitchen Renovation: $50,000 - $99,999 Level One Construction Ltd. (Vancouver), From Takeout to Home Cooking v My House Design/Build Team Ltd. (Surrey), Cypress Cityscape v My House Design/Build Team Ltd.(Surrey), Modern Metamorphosis v Associate: Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (Delta) v

Best Kitchen Renovation: $100,000 and over Lonetree Enterprises Ltd. (Vancouver), Collins v My House Design/Build Team Ltd. (Surrey), Vintner’s Dream v Associate: Connected Spaces (Vancouver) v TQ Construction Ltd. (Burnaby), Yale Kitchen v

Best Kitchen and Greatroom Renovation G. Wilson Construction Co. Ltd. (Vancouver), BeachRES v My House Design/Build Team Ltd. (Surrey), Coastal Revival v My House Design/Build Team Ltd. (Surrey), Lofty View v

Best Bathroom Renovation: Under $35,000 Green City Builders Inc. (Vancouver), Blend and Flow v Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (Delta), Relaxing Retreat v TQ Construction Ltd. (Burnaby), Townhouse Ensuite v

Best Bathroom Renovation: $35,000 and over Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd. (Delta), Craftsman with a Dash of Contemporary v Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd. (Delta), Path of Pebbles v Sensitive Design (West Vancouver), MacBeth v

Best Renovated Room Klondike Contracting Corporation (Vancouver), An Asymmetric Overhaul v Associate: Architrix Design Studio Inc. (Vancouver) v My House Design/Build Team Ltd. (Surrey), Brookside v Associate: Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (Delta) v My House Design/Build Team Ltd. (Surrey), Vintner’s Dream v Associate: Connected Spaces (Vancouver)

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Best Addition/Conversion Renovation Best Builders Ltd. (Delta), Eagleridge v Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd. (Delta), Classic Heritage Revised v My House Design/Build Team Ltd. (Surrey), Lofty View v

Best Accessible Renovation Intermind Design Inc. (New Westminster), My Intentions v Vancouver General Contractors Inc. (Vancouver), East 18

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Best Heritage Renovation Best Builders Ltd. (Delta), Arthur Drive v Harald Koehn Construction Ltd. (Vancouver), Timeless Comfort v Associate: Richard Kadulski Architect (Vancouver) v JDL Homes Inc. (Vancouver), West 2nd v Associate: Modern Classic Building Solutions Inc. (Vancouver) v

Best Exterior Renovation Green City Builders Inc. (Vancouver), The ‘Updo’ House v JDL Homes Inc. (Vancouver), West 2nd v Associate: Modern Classic Building Solutions Inc. (Vancouver) v My House Design/Build Team Ltd. (Surrey), Lofty View v

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Best Condominium Renovation G. Wilson Construction Co. Ltd. (Vancouver), BeachRES v Intermind Design Inc. (New Westminster), Modena Qube v My House Design/Build Team Ltd. (Surrey), Cypress Cityscape v

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Mountainside Renovations (Abbotsford), Cedar Avenue My House Design/Build Team Ltd. (Surrey), Coastal Revival

Best Renovation: $500,000 - $799,999 Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd. (Delta), 50’s Classic West Coast Modern v My House Design/Build Team Ltd. (Surrey), Lofty View v My House Design/Build Team Ltd. (Surrey), Vintner’s Dream v Associate: Connected Spaces (Vancouver) v

Best Renovation: Under $250,000 Intermind Design Inc. (New Westminster), Konstant v Associate: USAR Contracting and Design Inc. (Surrey) v Mountainside Renovations (Abbotsford), Indoor and Outdoor Transformation v Shakespeare Homes and Renovations Inc. (North Vancouver), Forrest Associate: Sensitive Design (West Vancouver) v

Best Renovation: $250,000 - $499,999 Klondike Contracting Corporation (Vancouver), An Asymmetric Overhaul v Associate: Architrix Design Studio Inc. (Vancouver) v

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Best Renovation: $800,000 and over Cirrus Homes (North Vancouver), Montroyal Post and Beam v G. Wilson Construction Co. Ltd. (Vancouver), BeachRES v G. Wilson Construction Co. Ltd. (Vancouver), W14RES v

Best Custom Home: $500,000 - $999,999 Best Builders Ltd. (Delta), Butterfly House v Econ Group Construction and Development Ltd. (North Vancouver), The Inter-Generational Family Home v Projekt Homes Ltd. (Maple Ridge), Projekt Keil v

Best Custom Home: $1 million - $2 million Insightful Healthy Homes Inc. (Vancouver), Harmony House v Tavan Developments Ltd. (Vancouver), Classic Beauty v Tavan Developments Ltd. (Vancouver), Riverside Elegance v

Best Custom Home: Over $2 million Best Builders Ltd. (Delta), Sentinel v Falcon Homes Ltd. (Port Coquitlam), Butterfly House v VictorEric Premium Homes (Vancouver), Chen Residence v

Best Single-Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 s.f.

Portrait Homes Ltd. (Richmond), Hampstead

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Best Single-Family Detached Home: 2,000 - 2,999 s.f.

Portrait Homes (Richmond), Hampstead v Vesta Properties Ltd. (Langley), Milner Heights Seasons Phase2 v Vesta Properties Ltd. (Langley), Vantage Single Family Home v

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Best Townhouse/Rowhome Development: Less than 2,000 s.f. v K.A.O. Construction Design Studio Inc. (Vancouver), The Fraternal Courtyard Duplex v ParkLane Homes Ltd. (Vancouver), Flatiron at Bedford Landing v Royale Properties Ltd. (Surrey), Nature’s Walk Best Townhouse/Rowhome Development: 2,000 s.f. and over v Bluetree Homes Ltd. (Vancouver), Bluetree Homes at Kanaka Creek Best Multi-Family Lowrise Development v ParkLane Homes Ltd. (Vancouver), The Village at Bedford Landing v Porte Development Corp. (Vancouver), Origin v Tien Sher Group of Companies (Richmond), Quattro3 Best Multi-Family Highrise Development Concert Properties Ltd. (Vancouver), Patina

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The Facts About

Polybutylene Pipe issue

by Shell BuSey

RecenTly we hAve Received SeveRAl inquiRieS to our office from homeowners who are concerned with potential issues arising due to their Polybutylene pipes and fittings.

Polybutylene plastic pipe or Poly-B for short, was installed in homes built between 1978 and 1995. It was used for hot and cold supply piping in homes. Poly-B plumbing and heating systems include polybutylene plastic pipe connected with acetal plastic insert fittings. Polybutylene plastic pipe is usually gray and occasionally black.

The acetal plastic insert fittings are usually gray and occasionally white. The fittings are usually held in place with a metal crimp ring on the outside of the pipe.

However, Poly-B has attracted considerable attention over the years because of concerns with its potential to leak. The claim is that Polybutylene pipes and fittings may deteriorate when exposed to hot water and high chlorine residuals in water.

However, there appears to be a relatively low incidence rate of failures, most of which have been attributed to poor installation.

If your Poly-B piping is only distributing your domestic hot and cold water throughout your home you should have little to no concern with any potential issues.

In this case, I always suggest turning the water temperature down to 130F on the hot water tank.

Consumers concerned about whether or not they have Poly-B pipe in their homes should do the following: • STep 1 — Determine when your home was built. If it was before 1974 and no major plumbing renovations were made, this issue does not apply to you.

The National Building Code of Canada requires Poly-B pipe used in residential construction to meet the requirements of CSA standard CAN/CSA B137.8, Polybutylene Piping for Pressure Applications. Poly-B piping certified to these requirements may bear the CSA mark, or the mark of another accredited certification organization.

If you have a hydronic heating system in your home using Poly-B, please contact a hydronic hot water heating specialist and have them assess your system by doing water tests within your system and they will advise you on the next steps to take.

Note: It is very important to have a hydronic heating specialist to address any concerns with these systems For more information about requirements for and use of Poly-B products, a CSA consumer fact sheet can be found by going to the CSA website www.csa.ca.

• STep 2 — Determine whether your home has circulating hot water heating. If you have a forced air system or electric baseboard heating this situation likely does not apply to you.

• STep 3 — In an unfinished area of your home where there are exposed water pipes, look for flexible, grey-colored plastic pipe or tubing. The areas to search in your home include: • Basement: connected to a water meter or to a hot water heater (Note: Poly-B pipe should not be connected directly to a hot water heater.

• Bathrooms: connections beneath the lavatory sink and to the water closet • Kitchen: beneath the sink noTe: There may be copper piping in some areas and Poly-B pipe in others.

• STep 4 — Check to see if the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) mark and CSA standard number “B 137.8” is on the pipe. The following marking should also be on the piping: • Piping manufacturer identification • Material designation “PB2110” • Nominal size and “SDR 11” • Pressure rating “690 kPa @ 82°C or 100 psi @180°F” • Date code • The word “POTABLE” (to indicate suitability for use in potable water supply) 26 home décor and renovations FEB - mar 2013

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A functionAl And StyliSh lAundry room iS

definitely on my wish list for my next home. Laundry rooms are typically small and can lack sufficient storage. When completing a laundry room renovation, pay special attention to how you use the room and what can make this space more efficient. Incorporating these tips into a laundry room makeover may have you actually wanting to do laundry!

When doing a laundry room makeover, consider these following tips: A lArge folding SurfAce Having a spot to sort through fresh laundry and do all of the folding is key. By installing under counter appliances, this will allow the space required to do the folding. hAnging SpAce A rod will maximize air drying space and allow those delicate items a place to dry. Hooks are a great alternative if there isn’t enough space for a rod. lotS of cloSed StorAge SpAce This one is important if you have the square footage. Laundry rooms tend to become 30 home décor and renovations FEB - mar 2013

the “catch all” of the home with piles of cleaning products, dirty clothing, tools, etc. By incorporating closed storage into this space, this will ensure that all of those items are stored away out of sight. And because the laundry room commonly doubles as a mud room, this will also provide storage for sporting goods, outdoor toys, shoes and coats. open Shelving In addition to the closed storage space, it’s always nice to have at least one open shelf for easily accessible items like dryer sheets, which can be located above or next to the washer and dryer.

A deep Sink A large deep sink and a tall faucet will make it easy to hand wash those delicate items. It will also serve as double duty for washing large household items.

Attention to detAil the style of the home should be carried through to the laundry room. Consider using the same countertops and cabinetry as your kitchen. Keep it simple, but don’t be afraid to add special touches like pretty cabinet hardware or a tile backsplash. This will add character to the room. The attention to detail will make the space feel warm and inviting and make you forget that laundry is a chore! energy efficient AppliAnceS If you’re in the market for a new washer and dryer consider energy efficient models. Dual connection front loaders are considered best for the environment as they use less water and detergent than top loaders. lAyout Keep in mind that the doors of the washer and dryer need to open away from each other to make loading and unloading an easy task. Also ensure that there is enough space in front of the washer and dryer for accessibility.

Although the laundry room may not be the most fun room of the house, it doesn’t mean it has to lack design details. Have fun with paint colours, art, accessories and even a small wall-mounted TV. It may make you want to do your laundry more often!

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As much As we All wAnt A stunning office of trAnquility

and efficiency, the budget is never as big as we desire. Yet, even with champagne taste on a beer budget, there are clever design directions that anyone can follow to accomplish that high-end look for less.

The flexibility to work from home has increased tenfold in the past few years but that often means more and more people can be found with their office space either mixed into their living room, bedroom, basement or a spare room.

It is important to remember that the space you work in should be one of motivation and inspiration. We spend a lot of time in these areas, so it should be a space we love and want to come into.

When I first saw my client’s office, I immediately felt tired, bored and uninspired to even want to enter the room. My client’s office space was a great size, however, you would never know it with the layout she had, the mis-proportioned furniture in it and the dark walls closing in on the space.

A great office was hidden from its true potential, as many are when the desk is pushed up against the wall or a window.

In this redesign, we had the freedom to truly open up the floor layout by moving the desk to the middle of the room, which created great wall space behind for storage, a sitting area in the corner and an inspirational wall to brighten up the room.

By reconfiguring the space, it instantly became more inviting, exciting and overall more efficient.

Paint goes a long way and just by updating the dark room with light, trendy and cheerful colours, the room immediately transformed into a space of inspiration. I used Para Paints trend colours on the walls, and I also work with Para and created my own paint colour called JoJo. It is the brightest of whites and goes on thick and luxurious. Bringing a light colour into a dark room always creates the illusion of more space.

Due to a tight budget, painting a fun pattern on the wall was less expensive than wallpaper and we achieved the same look. I had Jim Connelly, the painter from the Debbie Travis show, come in to create an amazing zig-zag accent wall that sets off the entire office making the space motivating to enter.

It Is Important to remember that the space you work In should be one of motIvatIon and InspIratIon. we spend a lot of tIme In these areas so It should be a space we love and want to come Into.

Accent lighting and accessories were added from Bouclair Home (bouclair.com) to create a great ambiance to work in and much needed storage pieces. The perfect desk and chair were sourced from a Canadian gem called Harkel (all pieces are made and manufactured in Canada!) – harkeloffice.com.

On the one wall we added inspirational quotes to budget-friendly frames hung on picture racks and the wall, the nice part of this DIY project is the quotes can be changed to keep up with the growing mind of your child or you can use them to showcase your children’s art masterpieces.

My client spends many hours in her office and I wanted to create a room that was fresh in colour, had sophisticated storage and an efficient workspace that illustrated her true professional personality.

I then tied it all together with fun, budgetfriendly textures and accessories, which are needed to achieve a clever and interesting home office to work in.

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We saved money in certain design areas and made sure to splurge on the high-traffic pieces (such as the office desk and chair), which is important to keep in mind.

Think of your home office as an extension of your home, and use those same design principles you used throughout the décor. For example, the importance of accent lighting, the warmth of textures, the completeness of accessories, the joy of colour and the most important part, the functionality of your furniture pieces. Keep in mind your home office should be an important part of your home since it is the room you make a living in.

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by Hellen BuTTigieg everyTHing around you Has an impacT on you

whether you realize it or not. When you create and develop your décor, you are trying to set the tone of the room – give it a certain look and feel. You take time to include pieces you like and enjoy, whether they are part of the design or part of the function of the room. But other pieces make their way into your space, even though they may not belong there or may be there for the wrong reasons. By organizing, de-cluttering and streamlining, you can make sure your environment has the right effect!

Is clutter getting you down? Surrounding ourselves with items that mean something to us brings pleasure. And then there’s all the other stuff. Often when we feel down but can’t figure out why, it could be the clutter. Even if it’s stuffed in the back of the closet, the basement or the garage, you know it’s there.

Every item holds a vibrational energy; if you’ve buried sad reminders of disappointments from your past, know that as long as you keep these emotionally toxic things in your space, they are still haunting you. Break free from the past and make space for new opportunities to come into your life.

If it’s in storage and bringing you sorrow, now is a great time to let it go. Out with the old, in with the new!

Eliminate your clutter hot spots We all have certain spots in our homes that have become magnets for clutter, usually because they provide a convenient, empty, flat surface to pile things on. Walk around your home to determine where the clutter hot spots are, then remove the clutter (toss it in a box or laundry basket for now) and put something beautiful in its place, like a vase or a sculpture.

If it’s the dining room table, set it as if you were having a dinner party. This will deter you from using it as a drop zone.

Walk around your home with the box you tossed everything into and deposit these items where they belong, either in the garbage or recycle box or stored elsewhere in your house. If they don’t have a proper home, create one.

Detaching from sentimental attachment Things that have a story attached to them are often difficult to let go of because of the sentimental attachment. Keep in mind that the item is not the memory; it simply triggers the memory.

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It may be beneficial to take a picture of the item and put it in a scrapbook or photo album with a short note telling its story. That way, the memory is preserved without taking up as much space. Another option is to pass along the items to a family member who could put them to good use.

Daily de-clutter habit. You brush your teeth every day. You shower every day. Why not de-clutter every day too? Make it a habit, just like the examples I gave, and it will become second-nature. Throughout the day, when you pull something out, take a moment to put it back when you are finished with it. At the end of the day, take a couple of minutes to do a “clean sweep” of your home and put away anything that is out of place. Keep a sticky note somewhere on your way to your bedroom to remind you for the first little while. After doing it for a month, you can take the note down because it will have become a habit – one that will serve you beautifully for the rest of your life. This simple practice can help you cut down on clutter without taking a lot of time and effort.

Hellen Buttigieg Hellen Buttigieg, CPO, is a Certified Professional Organizer, life coach, TV host, author and owner of We Organize U. Visit her website, weorganizeu.com, for a free e-Book on how to find more time, energy and inner peace. Contact Hellen at 905.829.2219 or info@weorganizeu.com

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NOBODY WANTS TO TALK ABOUT IT, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there. Pests.

Vermin. Bugs. Infestations. There’s nothing pretty or glamourous about it. But what do you do when the mice are scurrying, the bees have taken over or you can’t sleep tight because the bedbugs are biting?

Gary Muldoon, president of Orkin Canada can tell you. You call in the professionals. Being the president of the company, you might not think he’s been under too many decks or in too many homes battling on the front lines of pest control – but you’d be wrong. Gary rose to the occasion when The W Network’s hit series Undercover Boss Canada approached him for the show. Gary

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found himself face-to-face with a mighty raccoon under a deck, and toe-to-toe with some nasty bugs. He also found a lot of earnest dedication on the part of his professional exterminators. It’s not just a service and a business, he came away with a greater understanding of how treatment of pests and infestations can dramatically affect people’s quality of life.

Now that we’re in the winter months, Gary explains, mice are enemy number one.

“Expanding city sprawl is disrupting mice homes,” he says. They’re only looking for somewhere to live. In fact, most creatures are looking for a nice warm place to live and the fall and winter are a busy season for new intruders.

THERE ARE THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO IF YOU SEE MICE: • SHUT OFF ANY ACCESS POINTS • REMOVE ANY FOOD SOURCE • CALL IN A PROFESSIONAL

Gary Muldoon, president of Orkin Canada orkincanada.ca

There are three things you want to do if you see mice: Shut off any access points; remove any food source; call in a professional.

“They don’t believe in birth control and mice can have several litters per year – every three months – and have a dozen in a litter,” says Gary. You don’t want to do the math, you just want to stop it before it gets out of control.

“Mouse urine is a scent that attracts other mice. Droppings can create health issues.” And another concern is safety and physical damage – mice chew everything, even wires and power cords.

Exterminators don’t come armed with super-sonic mouse-finding machines. They know the hotspots to look for and they’ve been trained to “think like a mouse,” Gary explains. “How did I get in here? What’s the best place to hide? What’s the best place to live?” are all things the exterminators need to consider in locating nests.

Orkin Canada doesn’t use poison in homes, since it could harm pets and children. Instead the company uses what Gary describes as “glorified windmills.” They’re live traps. “In a few days, problem solved.”

Orkin Canada gets 64,000 calls every month. While a lot of them are regular service calls and commercial business, that staggering monthly number from just one of the major pest control companies illustrates just how pervasive pests can be.

Bedbugs are another type of out-of-control infestation that needs fast and decisive professional intervention.

While it’s thought to be a scourge of apartment buildings, the fact is, it is also a problem in private homes, coffee shops, restaurants, libraries, airplanes – pretty much any public spaces. “Bedbugs are hitchhikers, they travel with people, jump off and get on the next person.” In fact, a message on Twitter in 2010 nearly derailed the Toronto International Film Festival, one of the world’s biggest and flashiest screening parties, because there was a concern

that one of the main theatres might have bedbugs. It turned out not to have any foundation, but the bedbugs had made headlines and put people on high alert.

“Bedbugs reproduce so quickly,” Gary explains. And it’s hard to get all of them. They can hide in the tiniest crevice.

They can travel through electrical conduits. “Carbon dioxide attracts bedbugs, so they’re usually on the headboard of a bed. Rapid breathers, high body temperatures and certain blood types attract them.” They eat blood and some sleepers are more delicious than others.

DDT used to be the solution for bedbugs, but that’s off the roster now. Since it’s been banned, there are other methods, though preventative treatments are necessary to keep the problem at bay. Bedbugs emit a pheromone – a scent that dogs can pick up. Orkin Canada will go in with bedbug-hunting dogs and can detect with near certainty whether a problem exists quite quickly. In apartments, to contain the infestation, they like to treat above, below and beside the affected apartment so that there’s nowhere untreated that the bugs can escape. In most homes, a great amount of furnishings end up being thrown out – consider the potential of picking up a bedbug infestation the next time you pick up a curbside treasure!

Roaches are yet another issue. They reproduce really quickly and they’re nocturnal. “If you see them during the day, it’s a bad problem.” One of the things they love to eat, says Gary, is the glue in cardboard boxes. Don’t bring them home from the grocery store, he says it’s all-too-common a way to introduce a roach problem into your home. They like moisture and are often found under the kitchen sink.

From bees and hornets to raccoons, rodents and vermin, there are a lot of animals that can live where you want them least, but there’s always help – and a way to get rid of them if you do.

And that raccoon that Gary wrangled with under the deck? “I got the raccoon. I got him. It wasn’t easy.”

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TASTEFUL DISPLAYS

by ELISA KROVBLIT

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Putting things away out in the open is the latest in kitchen couture.

Open shelving and countertop storage demand stylish jars and coordinated canisters. Opaque containers add pops of colour while clear glass allows you to showcase your ingredients.

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WINTER IS HERE AND THERE ARE A FEW small, inexpensive weekend projects that can spruce up the look of your home and potentially increase its overall value.

“The smallest changes can make a huge difference, and people are usually surprised at how changing a faucet or doorknob can alter the overall look of a room,” said Mark Wallace, Stanley Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement Group. “If you find yourself spending more time indoors during the winter months, it’s a great time to get down to work and make some easy but noticeable upgrades in your home.”

Here are five things you can do around your home this weekend to increase its value: 01 FRESH COAT OF PAINT: One of the easiest and most common weekend renovations is re-painting. A fresh coat of paint can go a long way, especially in high-traffic rooms that are usually seen by visitors, such as the entrance way, living room and kitchen. Be sure to pick colours that are reflective of your personality but aren’t so trendy that you’ll be sick of them within a few months.

02 SPRUCE UP YOUR DOORS: If you’re looking to alter the overall look and style of your home, changing doorknobs is a quick, easy and relatively inexpensive way to do so. Whether you are looking for sleek and modern or ornate and traditional, choosing the right doorknobs can further help to reflect your personality in your home décor. Weiser’s knob and lever sets come in a variety of unique styles, from the classic ball-shaped Huntington to the decorative Maya, and with multiple finishes to choose from, you will surely find one that complements your taste. (www.weiserlock.com ) 03 REVIVE YOUR KITCHEN CUPBOARDS: Changing your kitchen cupboards can be an expensive and daunting task, but by simply changing the hardware, you can give your kitchen a fresh new look.

04 PAMPER YOUR BATHROOM: When doing your upgrades, don’t forget about your bathroom. You can transform the space just by changing the faucets and showerheads.

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Fixtures come in a variety of styles and finishes that complement your already existing bathroom décor. Try Price Pfister’s versatile Pasadena collection (www.pricepfister.com). You can even go the extra mile by changing the hardware on your vanity to accompany the style.

05 NEW FLOORS: Laying new flooring used to be dreaded by many and could take up to a week to complete, but now, with an array of new flooring products, you can install a floor from start to finish in a weekend. Putting in new floors can drastically change the look of a room and it definitely increases its value.

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kitchen trends

by Yanic Simard

AppliAnces As technology advances, one of the most dramatic changes we can see to the modern kitchen is the incredible number of options available for custom and unique range hoods. I love the clean look of pieces such as the Thermador Masterpiece series — when the hood is this beautiful and simple, there’s no need to hide it. Home kitchens are getting more and more like a real chef’s headquarters every day, with restaurant staples such as warming drawers and wine refrigerators popping up everywhere.

Microwaves are moving to under the counter, often using a drawer instead of a door to make lifting hot items in and out more convenient.

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Many companies even make built-in automated coffee machines to get as much clutter off your surfaces as possible—no barista required! Aquabrass makes a great user-friendly version of a pot-filler faucet, called the Zest, which gives you the pull-out multi-functionality of an industrial fixture with a stylish and elegant look appropriate for an inviting kitchen. counters: While we’ve recently seen total integration of cupboards and appliances into one perfectly clean line, a new trend emerging is the return to a more furniture-based look, rather than minimal built-ins. By this I mean you can find little details creeping in that let kitchen cabinets—and especially islands —feel more like stand-alone pieces than part of a continuous set. For example, while most kitchens have the lower cabinets raised off the floor enough to create a toe space, now designers are adding traditional feet to the corners of each section, echoing the look of an elegant vanity. At the same time, ending the countertops flush with the face of the cupboard allows those two elements to merge into a furniture unit, rather than looking like the cabinets and counter are unrelated. At my design studio, we’ve been loving the use of mixed materials for the countertops, pairing quartz and marble to let distinct areas have their own identity. I love working with Marble Trend and Caesarstone—mixing calacatta oro with grey quartz produces a beautiful look, and of course, there is also an infinite array of other possible combinations.

elegant and comfortable floor for the chef of the house to stand on. In the photo above, you’ll see Brushed Oak Luxe Ravensdale from Kentwood — I loved it for this home and it can fit into virtually any style of kitchen, from traditional to minimal. If you do prefer an even softer look, many people are finding an elegant runner rug (much longer than it is wide), following the line of the cabinetry, can add a pleasant visual break to the floor, and be cleaned or replaced in the event of a catastrophic spaghetti spill.

This classic Scandinavian style can warm up your space visually, and you can switch out your rug later to get a punch of new colour.

Flooring: An ongoing trend in both open and closed plan homes, playing against the more furniture-like counters, is a unification of flooring types throughout the space. Running continuous wood flooring from your dining room throughout allows the kitchen to feel less like a separate work space, and more like part of the larger environment. It also avoids unsightly joints between wood and tile, which are often less than ideal. Hardwood or engineered wood may not be quite as durable as tile when facing dropped pots and pans, but the right selection mixed with a little care can yield a more

lighting: Borrowing from art galleries and museums, some recent lighting trends have focused on making the light sources disappear, so the sparkling surfaces can have all the attention. Traditional style pot lights for the ceiling are nothing new for kitchens—they are very practical sources of direct light for cooking and suit the tasks well, however, new shadow box style pot lights seem to be becoming more popular with their modern style. Lately, many such lights can be found recessed into tiny alcoves in the ceiling, which allows a slightly more extended fixture to angle the light to hit more specific targets. This creates a sophisticated look, and

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BAcKsplAshes: Kitchen backsplashes tend to fall into one of two categories: timeless, neutral looks, or very personal style statements.

Having your backsplash retiled isn’t something you do every day, so you need to absolutely love it. A style I’ve found recently is the beautiful diamond “pillow” tile from Deco-Tile. It creates a quilted effect, mixing the soft curves of an elegant sofa with the durability of tile. At the opposite end, companies like SieMatic are creating backsplash “systems” that transform the space into either multi-functional shelves, cupboards, or racks, so you get the most usability out of your space while maintaining a beautiful, built-in look.

lets you avoid unsightly track lighting. Creating much larger recessed areas over the kitchen island is another popular trend, as this helps define the area as a special gathering place—which is fitting, as despite our plans this is so often where the real party happens! Of course, since the kitchen is such a celebrated space, it also deserves some statement lighting of its own, and many homeowners are electing for grander pieces rather than modest pendants. While your hidden lamps are doing a lot of the work, a brilliant chandelier over your island again helps to define this as a central space, and keeps the room from feeling too strictly functional. colour: My absolute favourite colour of the year, which you can find popping up in designs of every taste and budget, is not just a colour but a precious stone: emerald. As a wall colour in paint or paper, rich jewel greens add a layer of depth and drama to a space, but also allow other lighter colours to breathe —it can be the focus, or a near-neutral backdrop, depending on the shade. Beautiful glass bowls, vases and sculptures can be easily mixed into an existing kitchen space, and since leafy tones are around us all the time in nature, we are instinctively tuned to like greens with almost any colour scheme. Drop by Avenue Road to see their selection of great home accessories (as well as furniture) —I find exciting new things every time I go.

Another trend I’m loving is not just any colour, but actually chrome! Now I know you have probably heard of chrome for appliances, even backsplashes —this is a timeless look. However, lately designers have been applying touches of silvery glamour to the kitchen cabinetry, like the one shown here from adding to the gallery display case aesthetic. Stainless steel complements the cool emerald shades wonderfully, and frames the view through your cabinet windows like an elegant piece of art. (By the way, if you don’t have any windowed cabinets, now is the time. Your beautiful dishes and glassware have been hidden away for too long!)

Look to SieMatic, and especially their BeauxArts.02 collection, to put a little metal in your mix.

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YaNIC SIMarD is the principal designer of the Toronto Interior Design Group. Specializing in residential and commercial projects, Simard often applies his signature high/low and old/new combination design techniques in developing unique designs. Simard has created designs for clients in Toronto, Montreal and Miami, and has appeared as a regular guest expert on Citytv’s CityLine. For more information visit tidg.ca.

Plan with a Pro

By Eileen Wu

A

fter selecting the cabinets, one of the most frequently asked questions is

what kind of countertop should I choose?

Depending on your budget, the

• Quartz is heat- and scratch-resistant. For those who like a consistent-looking surface, • Granite is extremely heat- and scratchresistant. Unlike quartz, each slab of

corian, stainless steel, and natural stones

granite is unique.

like marble, granite and quartz. I believe natural stone such as: marble, granite, onyx

disAdvAntAge: Although quartz is heat-resistant, high heat appliances can burn the material, and

some of the advantages and disadvantages

can cause permanent damage to the finish.

Natural quartz is an extremely hard stone crystal, mined directly from the earth

ConClusion: If you are looking for a countertop that requires minimal upkeep but looks sophisticated, and you want to choose a

but what is natural quartz and what are when compared with natural stone?

get trapped in the granite.

quartz is ideal.

countertop choices are many: laminate,

most readers are already familiar with

doing this may cause fluids and bacteria to

colour to match your kitchen, a quartz countertop is the right surface for you.

To be continued in the next edition ……

Granite generally requires more work than quartz. Granite requires sealing every year because of its porous nature. Not

and it is an ideal choice for homeowners looking for a stunning, maintenance-free countertop. It is made from a combination of crushed quartz and resin. . Composed of 93% natural quartz and 7% pigments and epoxy resin. Quartz is produced in many colours and patterns, depending on the colorant and how coarsely the quartz is crushed. Quartz is extremely durable.

Granite is a natural stone composed of quartz, Feldspar, and mica.

AdvAntAge: • Quartz is non-porous, which means your countertop surface will not be damaged by spilt liquids. A natural quartz surface is twice as strong as granite. It is a surface that is truly everlasting. No yearly sealing is needed as in the case of granite, simply wash with warm water. It is that simple.

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feature

Celebrating bC’s Finest renovations

The 21st Annual Georgie Awards by susan m boyce

It’s almost tIme: tIme to honour the crème de la crème among

the experts who envision, design, and build some of British Columbia’s finest renovations. That’s right, the 21st Annual Georgie Awards® are almost here.

This year saw more than 500 entries in a total of 45 categories — each one a tribute to the imagination, innovation, and sheer passion for quality that characterizes this province’s residential construction industry.

Finalists in most categories were announced last November, but at press time, contenders for the Grand Georgie Awards and Customer Choice Georgie Awards powered by Avid were still waiting to discover who will be in the running for top honours.

“I have great respect for our members who choose to enter the Customer Choice categories,” noted MJ Whitemarsh, CEO of CHBA-BC, when discussing last year’s battle to be the best. “It requires bold confidence in one’s abilities and a real desire for self improvement to allow your company to be judged by your customers and then take the information and act upon it.”

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pictured above

This Panorama Ridge home’s open-air lanai is a three-time Georgie finalist (by My House Design/Build Team).

Winners of the 21st Annual Georgie Awards will be announced at a gala celebration on February 23rd, 2013, at the Vancouver Convention Centre West.

For more information and to view images of all projects in this year’s final competition, visit georgieawards.ca.

The envelope please Just some of the finalists in the renovation categories of this year’s Georgie Awards. To get a closer look all finalists and view pictures of their entries, visit georgieawards.ca.

Best Residential Renovation under $100,000 Simplicity 2569: Intermind Design Inc. Gentleman’s Retreat: Kenorah Construction & Design Robison Renovation: Palladian Developments Inc. Red Barn, Green Charm: Landeca Watson Exterior Update: DW Builders

This “Timeless Classic” by Harald Koehn Construction transformed a 1918 home.

Best Residential Renovation $100,000-$299,999 Indoor and Outdoor Transformation: Mountainside Renovations Bond Renovation: Coastal Mountain Custom Homes Ltd. Falcon House: Falcon Heights Contracting Ltd. Munchkins and Martinis: Klondike Contracting Woodhaven: DW Builders Best Residential Renovation $300,00-$499,000 Cedar Avenue Renovation: Mountainside Renovations Yew Residence: VictorEric Design Group Timeless Comfort: Harald Koehn Construction Ltd. The Yellow House: Rockridge Developments Inc. Isfeld Residence: DW Builders Best Residential Renovation $500,000-$799,999 Vinter’s Dream: My House Design/Build Team Lofty View: My House Design/Build Team L’Orange: CCI Renovations Brook Side: My House Design/Build Team Duchess Reno: G Wilson Construction Co Ltd.

Sophisticated urban condo by maison d’etre design-build.

Best Condo Renovation Ocean Side: My House Design/Build Team English Bay Condo: Tom Bakker Design Ltd. Vine Residence: HDL Group Ltd. West 14th Condo Reno: G Wilson Construction Co Ltd. Discerning Luxury: maison d’etre design-build inc.

Best Renovation any Room Vinter’s Dream: My House Design/Build Team Macbeth Crescent: Sensitive Design Suite Retreat: CCI Renovations Organic West Coast Fusion: The Sky is the Limit Design Relax, Work, Sleep, Entertain: maison d’etre design-build inc.

Best outdoor living space The Fraser Residence: Keith Dahlen Construction Ltd. Music By The Sea: Camelot Homes Waterfront Hideaway: My House Design/Build Team Arbutus Rock: T S Williams Construction Ltd. Ribs and Relaxation: reVISION Custom Home Renovations Inc.

Fabulous, multi-generational outdoor living by reVISION Custom Home Renovations.

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"Lemon Sorbet is a perfect colour to begin invigorating change for 2013,” says Sharon Grech, Benjamin Moore Colour Expert.

“Colour has the power to evoke a mood and yellow, in its many variations, represents optimism and light for 2013. Crisp and clear Blue Ice is a perfect partner to Lemon Sorbet. These softer hues bring a high-fashion feel to the home.

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Recalling the streamlined simplicity of French Art Deco furnishings, the Strand mirrored desk strikes a harmonious balance between understated glamour and functional design. Constructed with waterfall edges, the mirrored surfaces are aged for an antique patina that's complemented with dark metal trim, $1,295.

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{ PSSST! { VAUGHAN MILLS – MORE OF A GOOD THING An $87-million expansion and redevelopment project is slated to begin this spring at the Vaughan Mills shopping centre. The expansion will add approximately 150,000 sq. ft. to the mall to accommodate 50 new retailers. Once construction is complete, we can expect to see an entirely newly-designed entertainment court that will build off the existing “Discover Ontario" theme, renovations to the common areas and the food court, a highly visible and distinctive new entrance and 450 new parking stalls for a total of more than 6,500 stalls. Vaughan Mills General Manager, Stephen Gascoine says, "We are thrilled to bring the exceptional shopping experience at Vaughan Mills to a whole new level." With more than 60 per cent of Ontario's population living within 100 kilometres of the mall, Ontarians will certainly welcome this expansion to an already favourite shopping destination.

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Blue Star Marble Ltd. 120-4691 Vanguard Road Richmond, BC, Canada, V6X 2P7 t: 604.278.4092 | f: 604.278.4585 Bradford Decorative Hardware Inc. #101 - 1626 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6J 1H4 t: 604.569.0783 | t: 888.422.2217 f: 604.569.0784 e: wes@bradfordhardware.com www.bradfordhardware.com Coastal Woodcrafters 5-20688 Duncan Way, Langley, BC t: 604.533.7796 www.coastalwoodcrafters.com Euro Kitchens 7272 buller Ave, Burnaby, BC V5J 4S3 t: 604.430.5252 sales@kitchenhoods.ca www.kitchenhoods.ca Home Max Building Supplies t: 604-325-1559 homemaxbuildingsupplies.com

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Unit 210.19700 Langley by-pass Langley, BC | t: 604.534.7273 www.kitchencraft.com Valley Countertops 30781 Simpson Road Abbotsford. t: 604.852.8125 | aem@silestone.ca www.valleycountertops.com

Your Mortgage Solutions Group t: 778.893.0502 | t: 604.931.9000 www.yourmortgagesolutionsgroup.ca F I R EP L ACES

Dynasty Fireplaces 1-3071 No. 5 Rd, Richmond BC, V6X 2T4 t: 604.821.1009 | f: 604.821.1019 www.dynastyfireplace.com Fire Places Unlimited 4001 Remi Place, Burnaby, BC V3W 4Z5 t: 604.415.9330 www.fireplacesunlimited.ca

CU STO M HO M ES

JDL Homes 3740 Cardiff Street, Burnaby, BC, V5G 2G9 Doug Langford t: 778.834.9583 doug@jdlhomesvancouver.com Jeff Langford t 778.836.3103 jeff@jdlhomesvancouver.com My House Design Build VANCOUVER OFFICE

1275 West 6th Ave. British Columbia V6H 1A SURREY OFFICE

#2-15356 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC V3R 3P5 t: 604.MYHOUSE (694.6873) | f: 604.951.4093 e: info@myhousedesignbuild.com

Vancouver Gas Fireplaces Ltd. 235 West 7 Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L9 t: 604.732.3470 www.vangasfireplaces.com = F LO O R I N G

Boardwalk Woodflors Ltd. 140-12571 Bridgeport Rd, Richmond, BC V6V 1J4 | t: 604.270.7750 www.boardwalkfloors.ca

Love Kitchens 120-3031 Beckman Place Richmond, BC V6X 3R2 info@ilove-kitchens.com t: 778.297.1297 f: (Toll-free) 1.877.888.9960 www.ilove-kitchens.com

DOORS

Marina Baron European Design Inc. 110-3989 Henning Dr, Burnaby BC V5C 6P8 t: 604.299.2444 | f: 1.866.476.1371 www.marinabaron.com

All Weather Windows Ltd. A101-9355 198 St. Langley, BC V1M 3J9 | t: 604.513.5744 www.allweatherwindows.com

Save On Sets www.saveonsets.com | t: 604.313.0670

Creative Door Services Ltd. 3-1678 Fosters Way, Delta, BC V3M 6S6 t: 604.524.8444 www.creativedoor.com

Restoration Hardwood 1181 Grant Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 2J7 t: 604-618-2945 www.restorationhardwood.ca

Modern Classic Building Solutions t: 604.626.5497 f: 604.585.1739 mike@modernclassicvancouver.com www.modernclassicvancouver.com

Surfside Flooring 15229 Russell Avenue, White Rock BC V4B 5C3 | t: 604.538.2733 www.surfsideflooring.ca

TWS Doors 200 Golden Dr., Coquitlam, BC t: 604.941.0311 | www.twsdoors.com CLO SETS

GL Stone 110-13431 Maycrest Way Richmond, BC V6V 2M3 t: 604.249.4688 | t: 604.247.2000 www.glstonetile.com Lamanator Coatings www.lamanator.ca

Designer Closet Guys Metro Vancouver: 604-484-0374 Fraser Valley: 604-755-7556 e: info@designerclosetguys.com www.designerclosetguys.com

Networx Home Improvement #8-27250 58th Crescent Langley, t: 604.625.0960 networxhomeimprovements.com

Marina Baron European Design Inc. 110-3989 Henning Dr, Burnaby B.C. V5C 6P8 t: 604.299.2444 | f: 1.866.476.1371 www.marinabaron.com

Pella Northwest 117.3823 Henning Dr, Burnaby, BC V5C 6P3 t: 604.291.9009 www.pella.com

Modern Classic Building Solutions t: 604.626.5497 f: 604.585.1739 mike@modernclassicvancouver.com www.modernclassicvancouver.com

Picasso Mouldings and Doors Warehouse and Showroom 14577 66th Ave Surrey t: 604-572-4144 www.picassomouldings.com Vancouver Showroom 1366 Marine Dr SW. Vancouver t: 604-266-1101

Stor-More t: 604-575-8870 Unit 111-19231 54 Avenue Surrey, BC V3S 8E5 www.stormore.com CO N CRETE PROTECTI O N

Sealforce 207.6333 148 St., Surrey, BC t: 604.308.1999 | www.sealforce.ca

EL ECTR I CA L S ER VI CES

Volcano Heating, Cooling & Electrical Services 52970 Mariner Way Coquitlam, BC 604.836.4431

Casa Madera Hardwood Floors Inc. 3744 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5C 2H5 | t: 604.294.9663 www.casamaderafloors.com

CUSTOM HOMES. RENOVATIONS. PEACE OF MIND. JDLHOMESVANCOUVER.COM 778.834.9583

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PRODUCT & SERVICES DIRECTORY Tiles For Less 7832 Edmonds St, Burnaby, BC V3N 1B8 t: 604.521.8453 | www.tilesforless.net Ultimate Floorings Inc. 145.4631 Shell Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3M4 t: 604.278.3838 | www.ultimatefloorings.com F U R N I TUR E

HA RD WA RE

Bradford Decorative Hardware Inc. #101 - 1626 West 2nd Avenue Vancouver, BC. Canada V6J 1H4 t: 604.569.0783 | t: 888.422.2217 f: 604.569.0784 wes@bradfordhardware.com www.bradfordhardware.com

HO ME CO N STRUCTI O N

Home Envy Furnishings 21768 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge 604-466-8822 www.createhomeenvy.ca

Mr Build 9129 Shaughnessy St, Vancouver, BC, V6P 6K9 t: 604.732.8453 | mrbuild@mrbuild.com www.mrbuild.com

Oriental Gallery 1-12331 Bridgeport Rd, Richmond, BC 604.270.2882 | www.orientalgallery.ca

Cornerstone Building Solutions Ltd. Builders (1.49 units) custom, Renovators 8038 Webster Road, Delta, BC V4G 1G6 t: 604.946.5430 | f: 604.946.0045 www.cornerstonecbs.com

G L AS S

Glass World 2146 Queen St., Abbotsford, BC V2T 6J4 t: 604.854.5757 | www.glassworld.ca

G A R AG E S OL UT IONS

JDL Homes 3740 Cardiff Street, Burnaby, BC V5G 2G9 Doug Langford t: 778.834.9583 doug@jdlhomesvancouver.com Jeff Langford t 778.836.3103 jeff@jdlhomesvancouver.com

Modern Classic Building Solutions t: 604.626.5497 f: 604.585.1739 mike@modernclassicvancouver.com www.modernclassicvancouver.com

Legacy House Renovations 1235 Fulton Ave. West Vancouver, BC V7T 1N7 t: 604.366.7975 e: info@legacyhouserenovations.com www.legacyhouserenovations.com

West Coast Dream Garage t: 604.767.6050 www.westcoastdreamgarage.ca

Maison D’etre Design Build Inc. 118 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1C2 | t: 604.484.4030 | t: 604.484.4031 www.maisondetre.ca

West Coast Designed Windows Ltd. 8028 River Way, Delta, BC V4G 1K9 t: 604.946.2310 | www.wcdw.com

The Wicker Tree 102-20460 Langley by-pass, Langley, BC V3A 5E7 | t: 604.530.0818 langley@thewickertree www.thewickertree.com H E AT I N G

Lennox Industries (Canada) Ltd. 2962 Lake City Way, Burnaby, BC V5A 3A2 t: 604.421.5424 | www.lennox.com Volcano Heating, Cooling & Electrical Services 52970 Mariner Way Coquitlam, BC 604.836.4431 HER I TAG E R ESTO R ATI O N S

JDL Homes 3740 Cardiff Street, Burnaby BC V5G 2G9 Doug Langford t: 778.834.9583 doug@jdlhomesvancouver.com Jeff Langford t 778.836.3103 jeff@jdlhomesvancouver.com HOT TU B S /P O O L S /S PAS

Arctic Spas Hot Tubs & Billiards 300-19630 Langley by-pass Langley, BC V3A 7B1 t: 604.530.3333 | www.goarctic.com Taylor Munro Energy Systems Inc. 11-7157 Honeyman St., Delta, BC V4G 1E2 t: 604.946.4433 | www.taylormunro.com

GUTTERS

My House Design Build

Gentek Building Products Ltd. 1-19405 94 Av., Surrey, BC V4N 4E6 t: 604.888.7280 | www.gentek.ca

1275 West 6th Ave. British Columbia V6H 1A

CO N STR UCTI O N /R EA L ESTATE

SURREY OFFICE

Green Sheet Construction Data Ltd. t: 604.461.0327 | www.greensheet.ca

Precision Gutters #7 9515 190th St, Surrey 604-556-8410 www.precisiongutters.com Sur-Del Roofing Ltd. 14526 St. Andrews Dr, Surrey, BC V3R 0W5 | t: 604.589.1945 www.surdelroofing.emcobp.com Weather Tech Gutters Inc. 6268 187 St., Surrey, BC V3S 7N8 t: 604.576.8324 www.weathertechgutters.com Weatherguard Gutters Inc. 7175 184 St., Surrey, BC V4N 3G6 t: 604.574.1985 www.weatherguardgutters.com

VANCOUVER OFFICE

#2-15356 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC V3R 3P5 t: 604.MYHOUSE (694.6873) | f: 604.951.4093 e: info@myhousedesignbuild.com Upper Level Homes and Construction 2930 Lonsdale Ave, RPO 37029 North Vancouver, BC V7N4M0 t: 778.340.0102 | t: 778.340.0103 www.upperlevelhomes.com Upward Construction & Renovation Ltd 101-1305 Welch Street, North Vancouver, BC V7P 1B4 t: 604.790.0472 upward@shaw.ca www.upwardconstruction.ca

visit us online

modernclassicvancouver.com or call

604.626.5497

Atlas Pots 1087 Churchill Crescent North Vancouver, BC V7P 1P3 e: nv@atlaspots.com t: 604.960.0556 www.atlaspots.com CCI Renovations 1863 Welch St. North Vancouver, BC t: 604.980.8384 | www.ccirenos.com

ILove Kitchens 120-3031 BeckmanPlace Richmond BC V6X3R2 info@ilove-kitchens.com 778.297.1297 Fax (Toll-free) 1.877.888.9960 www.ilove-kitchens.com In Design Group t: 604.240.7614 | t: 778.869.8525 www.indesign.group.com Intermind Design t: 604.338.9936 www.interminddesign.com JDL Homes 3740 Cardiff Street, Burnaby BC V5G 2G9 Doug Langford t: 778.834.9583 doug@jdlhomesvancouver.com Jeff Langford t 778.836.3103 jeff@jdlhomesvancouver.com Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd. 5058 47A Ave., Delta BC V4K 1T8 t: 604.940.2767 | www.kenorah.com Maison D’etre Design Build Inc. 118 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1C2 | t: 604.484.4030 | t: 604.484.4031 www.maisondetre.ca Marina Baron European Design Inc. 110-3989 Henning Dr, Burnaby BC V5C 6P8 t: 604.299.2444 | f: 1.866.476.1371 www.marinabaron.com Miccaro Designs 3022 Markham Place, North Vancouver t: 980.6067 | c: 880.7701 micarrodesigns@telus.net www.miccarodesigns.com Modern-Shed Westcoast Outbuilding Inc.,Geoff Baker t: 604.551.2485 | geoff@modern-shed.ca www.modern-shed.ca Mcintyre Cresswell Design t: 604.630.6904 | www.mcintyrecresswell.com Stor-More t: 604-575-8870 Unit 111-19231 54 Avenue Surrey, BC V3S 8E5 www.stormore.com

Classic Finishes Get the Classic touch to your painting, trim work and tile projects: over 20 years of quality experience.

For professional service call: 604-685-5621

Well Balanced Designs and Renovations Suite 400 – 1681 Chestnut Street Vancouver BC V6J 4M6 e: info@wellballanceddesigns.ca t: 604-669-5551 www.wellbalancedddesigns.ca

Interactive Living t: 604.904.9421 www.Interactiveliving.Ca

Comet Interior Design Vancouver, BC t: 604.240.0230 www.cometinteriordesign.com

KI TCHEN S

Zoha 3089 Moss Crt., Coquitlam, BC V3E 3N8 t: 604.945.2822 www.zoha.ca | info@zoha.ca

Designer Closet Guys Metro Vancouver: 604-484-0374 Fraser Valley: 604-755-7556 e: info@designerclosetguys.com www.designerclosetguys.com

Home Furnishings East of eden, MN-13279 72 Ave., Surrey, BC | t: 604.594.4510

Eternity Modern 213-5920 No. 6 Road, Richmond BC t: 1.800.993.0903 www.eternitymodern.com

Yellowridge Construction Ltd 200-2605 Clarke Stree, Port Moody, BC V3H 1Z4 | t: 604.936.2605 www.yellowridge.ca AUTOMATION/ HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Closets, Doors & Windows

I N TER I O R D ES I G N

Home Envy Furnishings 21768 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge 604-466-8822 www.createhomeenvy.ca

Eternity Modern 215-5920 No. 6 Road, Richmond BC t: 1.800.993.0903 www.eternitymodern.com Exotic Furnishings #101-11031 Bridgeport Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3A2 | t: 604.278.2716 www.exoticfurnishings.ca Knock On Wood 20-7533 135 St., Surrey, BC t: 604.596.5455

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Exotic Furnishings #101-11031 Bridgeport Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3A2 t: 604.278.2716 www.exoticfurnishings.ca GL Stone 110-13431 Maycrest Way, Richmond, BC V6V 2M3 t: 604.249.4688 | t: 604.247.2000 www.glstonetile.com

Amichi Living Concepts (Okelo Kitchens Canada) 903 Expo Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6Z 3G8 t: 604.568.5730 | c: 604.568.5732 www.amichi.ca Artisan Projects t: 604.551.3777 | www.artisanonline.com Mr Build 9129 Shaughnessy St, Vancouver, BC, V6P 6K9 t: 604.732.8453 | mrbuild@mrbuild.com www.mrbuild.com Blue Star Marble Ltd. 120.4691 Vanguard Road Richmond, BC, Canada, V6X 2P7 t: 604.278.4092 | f: 604.278.458 CCI Renovations 1863 Welch St. North Vancouver, BC t: 604.980.8384 | www.ccirenos.com

Coastal Wood Crafters 5.20688 Duncan Way, Langley, BC t: 604.533.7796 www.coastalwoodcrafters.co Dacor 314 Avalon Dr, Port Moody, BC V3H 3X8 | t: 604.469.1773 www.dacor.co Level One Construction #236, 101-1184 Denman St, Vancouver, BC, V6G 2M9 | t: 604.647.1718 www.levelone.ca Décor Bath and Lighting Ltd. 1375 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5V 3E3 t: 604.872.2198 | www.fibretechbc.ca ILove Kitchens 120-3031 Beckman Place Richmond, BC V6X3R2 info@ilove-kitchens.com t: 778.297.1297 f: (Toll-free) 1.877.888.9960 www.ilove-kitchens.com JDL Homes 3740 Cardiff Street, Burnaby BC V5G 2G9 Doug Langford t: 778.834.9583 doug@jdlhomesvancouver.com Jeff Langford t: 778.836.3103 jeff@jdlhomesvancouver.com Spagna Vetro Appliances Inc. 7272 buller Ave, Burnaby BC V5J 4S3 t: 604.430.5252 sales@kitchenhoods.ca www.kitchenhoods.ca Gemini Sink Canada Inc. 104-11500 Bridgeport Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 1T2 | t: 604.233.1216 www.geminisink.com infobc@geminisink.com GL Stone 110-13431 Maycrest Way, Richmond, BC V6V 2M3 | t: 604.249.4688 t: 604.247.2000 | www.glstonetile.com Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd. 5058 47a Ave., Delta Bc V4k 1t8 t: 604.940.2767 | www.kenorah.com Kitchen & bath classics Building 100, 19600 Langley by-pass Langley, BC | t: 604.539.2167 3265 McCallum Rd. Abbotsford, BC V2S 7W8 t: 604.864.2671 2198 Yukon St., Vancouver, BC V5Y 3P1 t: 604.873.0004 Kitchen Craft 2148 Douglas Rd., Burnaby, BC t: 604.298.9277 210.19700 Langley by-pass Langley, BC t: 604.534.7273 | www.kitchencraft.com Lonetree Enterprise Ltd. 2990 Arbutus St., Vancouver BC V6J 3Y9 t: 604.739.1110 | www.lonetreekitchens.ca Maison D’etre Design Build Inc. 118 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1C2 | t: 604.484.4030 | t: 604.484.4031 www.maisondetre.ca Marina Baron European Design Inc. 110-3989 Henning Dr, Burnaby B.C. V5C 6P8 t: 604.299.2444 | f: 1.866.476.1371 www.marinabaron.com My House Design Build VANCOUVER OFFICE

1275 West 6th Ave., British Columbia V6H 1A SURREY OFFICE

#2-15356 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC V3R 3P5 t: 604.MYHOUSE (694.6873) | f: 604.951.4093 info@myhousedesignbuild.com Pacific Range Hood Ltd. Unit 140, 11120 Bridgeport Road, Richmond, t: 604.232.9099 | www.pacificrangehood.com Pacific Rim Cabinets Ltd. 640 Belgrave Way, Delta, BC V3M 5R7 t: 604.515.7377 | www.pacrimcab.com

Pacific Wholesale Appliances Ltd. 2451 Vauxhall Place, Richmond, BC V6V 1Z5 t: 604.270.2460 | www.coinamatic.com Raintree Cabinets Ltd t: 604.526.5390 | www.raintreecabinets.com Solid Wood Home Services Inc. 106-2411 Dollarton Hwy North Vancouver, BC V7H 0A3 t: 604-904-3811 f: 604-983-2263 e: darlene@solidwoodinc.ca Tolka Millwork Inc. 218 3 Ave., New Westminster, BC V3L 1M1 t: 604.521.0047 | www.tolkamillwork.com TWS Doors 200 Golden Dr., Coquitlam, BC t: 604.941.0311 | www.twsdoors.com Upper Level Homes and Construction 2930 Lonsdale Ave, RPO 37029 North Vancouver, BC V7N4M0 t: 778.340.0102 | t: 778.340.0103 www.upperlevelhomes.com Well Balanced Designs and Renovations Suite 400 – 1681 Chestnut Street Vancouver BC V6J 4M6 e: info@wellballanceddesigns.ca t: 604-669-5551 www.wellbalancedddesigns.ca Westcoast Hearth & BBQ 100-3031 Beckman Place, Richmond, BC V6X 3R2 | t: 604.248.2255 Whirlpool Canada LP 469 Glenbrook Dr, New Westminster, BC V3L 5J3 | t: 604.525.0344 www.whirlpoolappliances.ca Willis Supply Distributors of Corian & Zodiaq by Dupont 13509 15 Ave., Surrey, BC V4A 5H4 t: 778.228.4687 | www.4willis.com LA N D SCA PERS/ LA N D SCA PE D ESI G N

Atlas Pots 1087 Churchill Crescent North Vancouver, BC V7P 1P3 e: nv@atlaspots.com t: 604.960.0556 www.atlaspots.com Luxor Lawn & Gardens 1.3888 North Fraser Way, Burnaby, BC V5J 5H6 t: 604.432.9430 | f: 604.432.9403 Northern Roots Landscaping Inc. P.O. Box 91988, West Vancouver, BC V7V 4S4 t: 604.984.8251 | www.northernroots.com Urban Niche Landscape Design 509-318 Homer St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2V2 t: 604.899.3804 | www.urbanniche.ca Zoen Gardens t: 604-836-2530 e: irie@zoengardens.com www.zoengardens.com LEASING

Your Mortgage Solutions Group t: 778.893.0502 | t: 604.931.9000 www.yourmortgagesolutionsgroup.ca LI G HTI N G

M O R TG AG E

Your Mortgage Solutions Group t: 778.893.0502t: 604.931.9000 www.yourmortgagesolutionsgroup.ca MOULDINGS

Picasso Mouldings and Doors Warehouse and Showroom 14577 66th Ave Surrey t: 604-572-4144 www.picassomouldings.com Vancouver Showroom 1366 Marine Dr SW. Vancouver t: 604-266-1101 PA I N TI N G

Benjamin Moore — The Coast Group Coast Decorating Center 4464 Main St., Vancouver, BC V5V 3R3 t: 604.872.5275 | f: 604.874.3650

CCI Renovations 1863 Welch St. North Vancouver, BC t: 604.980.8384 | www.ccirenos.com Cornerstone Building Solutions Ltd. Builders (1.49 units) custom, Renovators 8038 Webster Rd., Delta, BC V4G 1G6 t: 604.946.5430 | f: 604.946.0045 www.cornerstonecbs.com Dream Bath 4-13350 116 Ave., Surrey, BC t: 604.582.6813 EJM Construction Management Inc. 205-18428 53 Ave., Surrey, BC t: 604.575.7780 | info@ejmgroup.com ejmgroup.com Genesis Restorations Ltd #29-19257 Enterprise way, Surrey BC | t: 604.533.3440 graham@genesisrestorations.com

Cloverdale Paint www.cloverdalepaint.com

ILove Kitchens 120-3031 BeckmanPlace Richmond BC V6X3R2 info@ilove-kitchens.com 778.297.1297 Fax (Toll-free) 1.877.888.9960 www.ilove-kitchens.com

Plums Painting t: 604.812.5014 PLUMBING

Kitchen & bath classics Building 100, 19600 Langley By.Pass Langley, BC V3A 7B1 t: 604.539.2167

Intermind Design t: 604.338.9936 | www.interminddesign.com

3265 McCallum Rd Abbotsford, BC V2S 7W8 t: 604.864.2671

Jason Smith Build 885 Helmcken St. Vancouver BC t: 604.662.8150 www.jasonsmithbuild.com

2198 Yukon St Vancouver, BC V5Y 3P1 t: 604.873.0004

Jatoba Contracting 2164 Ferndale St Vancouver t: 778.686.7798 | www.jatcon.ca

P OT T E RY

JDL Homes 3740 Cardiff Street, Burnaby, BC, V5G 2G9 Doug Langford t: 778.834.9583 doug@jdlhomesvancouver.com Jeff Langford t 778.836.3103 jeff@jdlhomesvancouver.com

Atlas Pots 1087 Churchill Crescent North Vancouver, BC V7P 1P3 e: nv@atlaspots.com t: 604.960.0556 www.atlaspots.com

JKB Construction Ltd. 3884 Clematis Cres, Port Coquitlam, BC t: 604.728.3009 | www.jkbconstruction.com

P OW E R WAS H I N G

Ace Painting t: 604.273.3933 www.ace.painting.ca

Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd. 5058 47A Ave., Delta BC V4K 1T8 t: 604.940.2767 www.kenorah.com

Impact Power washing t: 604.780.4604 P R O J ECT M A N AG EM EN T

Maison D’etre Design Build Inc. 118 West 2nd Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Y 1C2 t: 604.484.4030 | t: 604.484.4031 www.maisondetre.ca Upward Construction & Renovation Ltd 101-1305 Welch Street North Vancouver, BC V7P 1B4 t: 604.790.0472 | upward@shaw.ca www.upwardconstruction.ca

Legacy House Renovations 1235 Fulton Ave. West Vancouver, BC V7T 1N7 t: 604.366.7975 e: info@legacyhouserenovations.com www.legacyhouserenovations.com Maison D’etre Design Build Inc. 118 West 2nd Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Y 1C2 t: 604.484.4030 or 604.484.4031 www.maisondetre.ca Marcus Ray Designs 5837 Production Way Langley 604.539.8720 www.marcusraydesigns.com

R A N G E HO O D S

My House Design Build

Euro Kitchens 7272 buller Ave, Burnaby, BC V5J 4S3 t: 604.430.5252 | sales@kitchenhoods.ca www.kitchenhoods.ca

VANCOUVER OFFICE

1275 West 6th Ave., British Columbia V6H 1A SURREY OFFICE

#2-15356 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC V3R 3P5 t: 604.MYHOUSE (694.6873) f: 604.951.4093 info@myhousedesignbuild.com

Bradford Decorative Hardware Inc. #101 - 1626 West 2nd Avenue Vancouver, British Columbia Canada V6J 1H4 t: 604.569.0783 | t: 888.422.2217 f: 604.569.0784 wes@bradfordhardware.com www.bradfordhardware.com

RESIDENTIAL SPACE PLANNING

R EN OVATO R S

On Site Renovations t: 604-986-4358 www.onsiterenovations.com

Design Lighting - Showroom 100-5499 192nd St., Surrey BC t: 604-576-8733 www.designlighting.ca

Canadian Renovations Inc. t: 604.809.0127 | f: 604.957.0128 infi@canadianrenovations.com www.canadianrenovations.com

Restoration Hardwood 1181 Grant Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 2J7 t: 604-618-2945 www.restorationhardwood.ca

Maison D’etre Design Build Inc. 118 West 2nd Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Y 1C2 t: 604.484.4030 | t: 604.484.4031 www.maisondetre.ca

Networx Home Improvement #8-27250 58th Crescent Langley, t: 604.625.0960 networxhomeimprovements.com

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PRODUCT & SERVICES DIRECTORY

RJR Construction Management Ltd. 1149 Grant St., Vancouver, BC t: 604.254.1760 Shell Busey’s HouseSmart Referral Network 7-2320 King George Hwy., Surrey, BC t: 604.542.2236 www.TheHouseSmart.com Solid Wood Home Services Inc. 106-2411 Dollarton Hwy North Vancouver, BC V7H 0A3 t: 604-904-3811 f: 604-983-2263 e: darlene@solidwoodinc.ca T.Q. Construction Ltd. 106-8988 Fraserton Crt., Burnaby, BC t: 604.430.9900 info@tqconstruction.ca www.tqconstruction.ca Upper Level Homes and Renovation 2930 Lonsdale Ave, RPO 37029 North Vancouver, BC V7N4M0 t: 778.340.0102 or 778.340.0103 www.upperlevelhomes.com Upward Construction & Renovation Ltd 101-1305 Welch Street North Vancouver, BC V7P 1B4 t: 604.790.0472 | upward@shaw.ca www.upwardconstruction.ca V6B Design Group 363 West 6th Ave Vancouver BC V5Y 6824 t: 604.684.6824 | www.v6b.com Well Balanced Designs and Renovations Suite 400 – 1681 Chestnut Street Vancouver BC V6J 4M6 e: info@wellballanceddesigns.ca t: 604-669-5551 www.wellbalancedddesigns.ca R E N OVAT ING H OUS ING

BC Housing Home Adaptations for Independence Inquiry Line Homeowner Protection branch 650 - 4789 Kingsway, Burnaby BC, V5H 0A3 t: 604-646-7055 www.bchousing.org/HAFI ROOFING

Fresh Start Recycling & Disposal Ltd. 107-237 East 4 Ave Vancouver, BC V5T 4R4 t: 778.773.2297 www.freshstartrecycling.com Sur-Del Roofing Ltd. 14526 St. Andrews Dr..

Surrey, BC V3R 0W5 t: 604.589.1945 www.surdelroofing.emcobp.com SECU RI TY

Orca Security Corp.

111.8988 Fraserton Crt., Burnaby, BC t: 604.431.8803 Tigon Security Solutions 17-12468 82nd Ave Surrey t: 604.778.565.4188 www.tigonsecurity.ca SEN I O R HO MES

BC Housing Home Adaptations for Independence Inquiry Line Homeowner Protection branch 650 - 4789 Kingsway, Burnaby BC, V5H 0A3 t: 604-646-7055 www.bchousing.org/HAFI All Weather Products Ltd. 13237 King George Hwy Surrey, BC V3T 2T3 t: 604.585.9955 www.roofingstore.ca Gentek Building Products Ltd. 1-19405 94 Ave., Surrey, BC V4N 4E6 t: 604.888.7280 www.gentek.ca Kaycan Ltd. 10187 201 St., Langley, BC V1M 3Y5 t: 604.513.0343 www.kaycan.com Penfolds Roofing Inc. 1262 Vernon Dr Vancouver, BC V6A 4C9 t: 604.254.4663 www.ok2roof.com Richmond Wood Siding 212-8322 130 St., Surrey, BC V3W 8E9 t: 604.598.2502 Weatherguard Gutters Inc. 7175 184 St., Surrey, BC V4N 3G6 t: 604.574.1985 www.weatherguardgutters.com

All Weather products 13237 King George Hwy., Surrey, BC t: 604.585.3222 2717 Lake City Way, Burnaby, BC t: 604.421.8088 | www.theroofingstore.ca

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RONA Installations 2727 East 12 Ave., Vancouver, BC t: 604.254.1210

Future Solar Power Ltd. t: 604.617.0498 | f: 604.612.7966 www.solarpowernrg.com

The Roofing Store 13237 King George Hwy, Surrey t: 604.585.3222 2717 Lake City Way, Burnaby t: 604.421.8088 www.roofingstore.ca Rubbish Removal t: 1.800.RID.OF.IT 240-67 West 2nd Ave Vancouver, BC V5Y 1B8 t: 1.800 RID.OF.IT604.659.6684 www.1800ridofit.com

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Apex Stone & Tile 108-9706 188 St Surrey, BC V4N 3M2 t: 604.882.9284 www.apexgranite.com Blue Star Marble Ltd. 120.4691 Vanguard Road Richmond, BC, Canada, V6X 2P7 t: 604.278.4092 | f: 604.278.4585

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Cove Finishings 101-1139 Barclay St., Vancouver BC t: 778.686.7798 info@covefinishing GL Stone 110-13431 Maycrest Way Richmond BC V6V 2M3 t: 604.249.4688 | t: 604.247.2000 www.glstonetile.com Surfside Flooring 15229 Russell Avenue.

White Rock BC V4B 5C3 t: 604.538.2733 | www.surfsideflooring.ca STO R AG E

Modern Classic Building Solutions t: 604.626.5497 f: 604.585.1739 mike@modernclassicvancouver.com www.modernclassicvancouver.com Park Place Garage Co. t: 604.785.3031 www.parkplacegarage.ca S U N R O O M S /CO N S ER VATO R I ES

My House Design Build Vancouver Office 1275 West 6th Ave., British Columbia V6H 1A Surrey Office #2-15356 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC V3R 3P5 t: 604.MYHOUSE (694.6873) f: 604.951.4093 info@myhousedesignbuild.com VACU U M S

Tip Top Parts Metro Vancouver t: 604.514.7005 f: 1.800.665.2500 W I N D OW COVER I N G S

AAA Blinds 106-11500 Bridgeport Rd., Richmond, BC | t: 604.233.1963 www.can.wood.com www.aoneblinds.com Made in the Shade t: 604.477.3333 www.madeintheshadeblinds.ca Networx Home Improvement #8-27250 58th Crescent Langley, t: 604.625.0960 networxhomeimprovements.com West Coast Windows 8028 River Way, Delta BC www.westcoastwindows.ca Wholesale Blind Factory 11-75 Blue Mountain Street Coq. t: 604.545.1000 wholesaleblindfactory.com

Allied Windows Box 189, 3193 262 St Aldergrove, BC V4W 2T8 t: 604.856.3311 www.alliedwindows.com Centra Windows and Restorations 20178-98th Ave., Langley t: 604.882.5010 x 2112 jsmith@centra.ca www.centra.ca Classic Finishes Get the Classic touch to your painting, trim work and tile projects: over 20 years of quality experience.

For professional service call: 604-685-5621 DYG Windows 106-16 Fawcett Rd., Coquitlam, BC t: 604-522-8300 www.dygwindows.com

Euroline Windows 7620 MacDonald Rd., Delta, BC t: 604.940.8485 tf: 1.800.337.8604 Loewen Windows 100-9420 200A St. Langley, BC V1M 4C2 t: 604.882.2600 www.loewen.com Modern Classic Building Solutions t: 604.626.5497 f: 604.585.1739 mike@modernclassicvancouver.com www.modernclassicvancouver.com Networx Home Improvement #8-27250 58th Crescent Langley, t: 604.625.0960 networxhomeimprovements.co Oasis Windows Suite 109-12889 84 Ave Surrey, BC V3W 1K7 t: 604.597.5033 info@oasis windows.com www.oasiswindows.com Pella Windows & 117-3823 Henning Dr., Burnaby, BC t: 604.291.9009 34855 Champlain Cres., Abbotsford, BC t: 604.857.3286 www.pella.com

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Picasso Mouldings and Doors Warehouse and Showroom 14577 66th Ave Surrey t: 604-572-4144 www.picassomouldings.com Vancouver Showroom 1366 Marine Dr SW. Vancouver t: 604-266-1101

All Weather Windows Ltd. A101-9355 198 St Langley, BC V1M 3J9 t: 604.513.5744 www.allweatherwindows.com

West Coast Windows 8028 River Way, Delta, BC t: 604.946.2310 f: 1.888.363.7832 www.westcoastwindows.ca

Window Works 10-13331 Vulcan Way, Richmond, BC | t: 604.231.1433 www.windowworks.bc.ca

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