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Building a laneway home or carriage home is an excellent way to add net worth and bring in income. If you already own the land, then the mortgage cost of the building is usually less than the rental income it will generate. Part of the reason is that home is usually independent – not attached like a condo or suite in a house, so people prefer that little bit of privacy. And of course, its new. So there is a premium rent that you get to collect.

Many families these days include at least one furry friend. Although almost half of all homes have a pet they often get left out of the design process when building or renovating a house. This can have many implications from endangering your pet to destroying your freshly built or renovated house. Here are a few things to keep in mind when starting a design process that will have your cat purring and your dog forever wagging his or her tail.

If you are looking to build a new home or are looking for a home to renovate consider a few things for your pet(s).

When selecting a home renovation provider, you want the best in quality and true value for your money. It is important to hire someone who holds true to their promises and stands behind their work. Alair Homes Vancouver does all this and more. We offer industry leading building standards and unparalleled best practices that focus on customer satisfaction.

Renovations in mid rise condominiums can be challenging because they often only have one elevator. Moving debris and materials through that elevator and through the lobby is just not acceptable, so using a crane like in this video is possible in many cases. Ask your preferred renovation contractor for more information about this innovative approach that will keep your neighbors happy.

Have some fun! Take a look at the video of Mom & kids taking the hammer and making the first inaugural swing to begin the demolition work on this major home renovation. Walls are coming down, support beams are going in, and a whole lot of work that includes: new water piping, new main level in-law suite, re-wiring the lower level of the home, new flooring and paint, 2 new kitchens and 4 new baths, moving windows, converting a garage space to living area, changing garage door to wall – you get the picture.

Professional consultants, Dave & Karen like to entertain and wanted a kitchen that truly maximizes a combination of the practical with the aesthetically fun. They both had key elements they wanted to add to their kitchen, had performed extensive research on local renovators and general contractors, and finally came to the decision that Alair Homes Vancouver was the best choice to meet all the requirements of their renovation project. We were excited when we sat down with Dave and Karen for a consultation and to develop a thorough quote. We knew we would be able to take their design ideas and create the kitchen they had been picturing in their minds. One of the unique aspects of this kitchen renovation was that we would be integrating pieces from Ikea with some amazing vintage items and completely custom designs.

What makes us different and better than the other builders or home renovators out there? I’ve thought hard about this question and have put a lot of consideration into why I believe we are the best. And one of the major factors is the Alair Homes system and the way we carefully allow only the best industry professionals to join our team as owners.