It is important to get everything down in writing when you are dealing with a professional contractor. A good contract will have all of the… Read More

Currently the Alair Homes Barrie team is working with an Insulated Concrete Form foundation for a small home addition. The benefits of an ICF are… Read More

One of our most valuable resources that we sometimes take for granted is power. Barrie recently had a big ice storm that took everyone in… Read More

When you are building a custom home, you can have fire sprinklers installed as part of your security system. Remember that the fire sprinkler is… Read More

A roof that’s well cared for and doesn’t have to contend with extremes of weather can last for decades. Even a roof that’s been subject… Read More

Refinishing wood floors is a great way to update the look of your home and avoid the expense involved in replacing your floors. Choosing the… Read More

Spring is rolling in, and for many people, that means it is time to start thinking about air conditioning. With skyrocketing temperatures expected across the… Read More

Financing is a hurdle for some to get over and, unfortunately, it is right at the beginning of your project. Unless you are independently wealthy or have a large sum of money just waiting to be spent, you are going to need financing to build your new dream home or complete your renovation. And if you’re anything like me the world of financing in general is a little mysterious.

Tis the Season to renovate! With the holidays just around the corner, this is a time when many decide it’s time to upgrade their home. Having a professional replace that old, tired flooring with beautiful hardwood is an excellent way to revitalize a room, while also adding value to your home.

There is little that can give you a warm cozy feeling like flames of fire dancing in a beautiful fireplace. A fireplace becomes the focal point in just about any room whether it is mid-July or the dead of winter. Therefore it is safe to say that taking the time to properly plan and design your fireplace is essential.