Renovations Episodes

In this episode we chat about what to look for when buying a flip, what to avoid, and designing for potential buyers. We also have a little fun talking about the joys of working with family.

In a recent white paper, the Canadian Institute of Actuaries’ Longevity of Infrastructure – Reserving and Risk Management in Condo Maintenance in Canada has identified one major problem for many condo owners: they’re about to encounter large annual fee i...

If you’re looking to do some home renovations but don’t have all the cash up front to pay for materials and contractors, here are a few ways to use mortgage financing to bring everything together.

While home equity is one of your greatest assets, accessing home equity is often overlooked when putting together a comprehensive financial plan. So if you’re looking for a way to access some of your home equity, you’ve come to the …

Carla Brenan is an interior designer with Carla Brenan Design in Winnipeg. In this episode we talk about the benefits of hiring a professional vs doing it yourself, cost considerations and common misconceptions. Carla also shares some easy and affordable...

Dave Sarlo is the Owner and a Registered Home Inspector with NorthStar Inspections. He is a graduate of the Carson Dunlop Home Inspector Training Program, a premier home inspection training program. It is built around The Home Reference Book, which …

Al Keith is a kitchen and home renovation expert with TENTEN Kitchens & Contracting. In this episode we talk about his own journey of recently purchasing a 100+ year old River Heights home, renovating it and then reaping the benefits …