My House Design/Build and Emphasis Design Studio took it from retro to refined
Published Jul 07, 2023 • Last updated 1 day ago • 4 minute read
The dining area is extra airy, thanks to 15-foot-wide nesting doors (by Pella) that open to the outdoor living space. The mid-century-feeling walnut chandelier is by Vancouver’s Propeller Studio. Photo by Janis Nicolay /PNGs
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At first, Donna Heine wasn’t a huge fan of the 1970s post-and-beam home that she and her husband Eric ended up buying and renovating in Fort Langley.
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Once you buy a home, is it really worth it to sell it and buy a whole new home? Why not just renovate the home you have? This appears to be the logic currently coursing through the minds of many homeowners.
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A new survey by GOBankingRates found that many people dished out a good amount of dough in the past year on home renovations. When asked, “How much did you spend on home renovations in the last year?” 8% of respondents said they spent less than $500; 16% said they spent between $500 and $2,000; almost 13% said they spent between $2,001 and $4,000; 13% said they spent between $4,001 and $7,000; almost 9% said they spent between $7,001 and $10,000 and almost 6% said they spent more than $10,000.
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They say, practice makes perfect, and professionals know it to be true after spending years trying to master their craft. That’s why there’s usually a clear distinction between an end result provided by a professional—or at least with the help from one—and an amateur, be it making desserts or building houses.
When it comes to the latter, it’s worth remembering that architecture-related decisions require knowledge in different areas, from engineering to design, and beyond. That’s why hiring a professional is usually the sensible thing to do, as they typically have years of experience, not to mention the value of education they go through.
Be that as it may, not all people opt for professional help when building something, which often results in disasters, such as the ones shared on the ‘You Should Have Hired an Architect’ Facebook group. It is home to the best worst architectural ‘gems’, some of which
It’s easy to find online tutorials to help you turn certain home improvements into DIY projects, and you can potentially save money by doing so.
But it’s also important to consider factors other than costs and convenience when deciding whether to complete a DIY home upgrade.
Before picking up a sledgehammer, ask yourself the following questions.
1. Is it really a simple project?
If the project is relatively small and simple — think installing a faucet or repainting your guest bedroom — attempting to DIY is probably fine. In fact, it might be a great confidence builder, especially if you’re a first-time home buyer.
But not all projects are as straightforward as they seem.
Anything that involves plumbing, electrical wiring or significant demolition comes with safety risks — for you and your home. That’s not to say you can’t handle big projects, but ask yourself if it’s something you’re truly
A Los Angeles home with a classic TV pedigree has gone on the market.
The famed “Brady Bunch” house in Studio City, which was purchased in 2018 by HGTV and then renovated in a high-rated limited series, has hit the market at $5.5 million.
The exterior of the home was used for establishing shots in the beloved sitcom. After HGTV bought the home — paying $3.5 million — the network assembled members of the series’ cast for “A Very Brady Renovation”, which followed their efforts as they made the home’s interior resemble that depicted on the show (which wasn’t filmed in a house, but on a studio soundstage).
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During the course of those extensive renovations, which reportedly cost an additional $1.9 million, the
