Jump start your reno business with seminars in Vancouver, Calgary and Winnipeg
Are you ready for your renovation business to deliver better results? Then plan to attend one of the one day RenoSummit educational seminars coming to Vancouver (Nov. 12), Calgary (Nov. 14) and...
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by Karen Hamilton 15 years ago, my husband and I bought a vacation home in Haliburton, ON. Built in the 1960s, our cottage stayed in its original form until last fall, when we...
View ArticleFlooring is Canada’s favourite reno project
The home renovation website www.houzz.com, is creating quite a buzz among Canadians looking for ideas and information about home design and remodeling. The site had 1.5 million unique Canadian visitors...
View ArticleFive ways to increase your referral business
By Karen Hamilton As a renovator, getting business from referrals is critical. 65 per cent of new business comes from referrals. People are four times more likely to buy when referred by a...
View ArticleFive easy ways for tech-savvy contractors and subtrades to find each other
A long-term business relationship between a general contractor and a subtrade can't be forged instantly. But finding each other can be done in a second, online. A look at various ways to get connected.
View Article“Aging in place” a new buzzword for accessibility renos
The most recent issue of Canadian Contractor featured a cover story about “accessibility renovations,” and how the mobility needs of seniors and the disabled is creating a big opportunity for...
View ArticleRenovators in Canada: Happy New Year!!
There is no good reason to start a new year in January but there are a few very good ones to do it in July. The weather, for one, would make New Year’s...
View ArticleRob’s 3 biggest mistakes as a renovation contractor (VIDEO)
Rob learned the hard way as a renovator. His 3 biggest mistakes will never be yours if you watch this.
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