Bathroom renovations are one of the most popular home improvement projects in Canada. Creating your dream bathroom can add greatly to both the value of your house, as well as your family’s enjoyment of your home. But bathroom renovations also offer a number of opportunities to include several features that can dramatically improve the energy- and water-efficiency of your house, while making your home healthier and more comfortable.

If you’re thinking about renovating your bathroom, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers the following tips on how to make sure your renovation is as efficient, green and affordable as possible...

While the phrase, “April showers bring May flowers” is true, the month of May has so much more to offer….like home remodelling projects. May is nationally recognized as Home Improvement Month because it’s a perfect time for homeowners to begin investing in their home and make the upgrades they’ve been wishing for all year. During May, most school and work schedules are becoming a little more relaxed, and family vacations are soon approaching. Times like these are ideal for homeowners because they can feel more at ease in the planning process and spend time traveling with their children while their remodelling projects are under construction.

If you’re preparing to begin a home remodelling project this May, consider these three smart tips...

How do I increase the value of my property?

That’s the question on every homeowners mind.  There are two key survival strategies.  The first is to think long term, have a plan and stick to it.  History shows that this plan of action can pay off.

The second tactic is to outperform the market.  This means ensuring your property increases in value at a greater rate than those in your surrounding market.  One way to do that is through renovations – but not all projects are created equal when it comes to generating a return on investment (ROI)...