Built Green vs Net Zero, and a Way to Have the Best of Both
Reid Madiuk 23 March 2023 No Comments
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How to Build an Affordable Net Zero Home in BC
Reid Madiuk 16 March 2023 No Comments
Building a Net Zero home can represent an excellent investment in the long run, saving you a considerable amount of money on energy bills, while providing a more functional, comfortable and durable living space. However, building a net zero home
How to Design and Finish Your Attic
Reid Madiuk 8 March 2023 No Comments
As housing prices continue to rise, many homeowners are looking for ways to expand their living space without breaking the bank. Attics are one of the best candidates for home remodelling projects because, like an unfinished basement, the roof and
Bedroom/Ensuite Remodel: Designing the Perfect Master Suite
Reid Madiuk 28 February 2023 No Comments
A bedroom/ensuite remodel can create your perfect sleep environment, so you enjoy your 7 – 9 hours of rejuvenating sleep each night.
How to Design and Finish Your Basement while adding Value to Your Home
Reid Madiuk 23 February 2023 No Comments
A finished basement is a valuable addition to your property. Finish your basement; don’t let this perfectly good square footage go unused.
Bathroom Remodel: Creating the Perfect Bathroom Design
Reid Madiuk 17 February 2023 No Comments
What makes a great bathroom? The perfect bathroom remodel depends on meeting the needs of the individuals in your household.
Kitchen Remodelling: Designing a Kitchen You’re Going to Love for Years
Reid Madiuk 10 February 2023 No Comments
Eating, making meals or entertaining; thoughtful design and kitchen remodelling can give you a kitchen a room your love being in.
Renovating Before Selling: Best Investments for Your Selling Strategy
Reid Madiuk 30 January 2023 No Comments
Considering renovating before selling? The buyers’ discovery that components of the house need replacement, or there are structural problems, can be a deal breaker.
Designing Meaningful Living Spaces that Make You Happy
Reid Madiuk 23 January 2023 No Comments
Designing meaningful living spaces that are elegant, comfortable, calming and help bring us joy is challenging and rewarding work.
Home Remodelling FAQs for BC Homeowners
Reid Madiuk 15 January 2023 No Comments
We’ve compiled a list of remodelling FAQs for you, responding to the most commonly asked remodelling questions.
Future-Proof Your Home by Getting it Net Zero Ready
Reid Madiuk 10 January 2023 No Comments
Whether you buy a new net zero ready home before 2032 or retrofit the one you have, the upgrade future-proofs your investment.
High-Performance Homes: Why Building Green is Simply Better
Reid Madiuk 31 December 2022 No Comments
High-performance homes are simply a better home – better for the environment, more comfortable to live in, healthier, quieter, more durable, and more valuable when it comes time to sell.
Net Zero Sustainable Living: Energy, Water, Waste and Beyond
Reid Madiuk 23 December 2022 No Comments
Net zero is the first milestone in each household’s net zero journey towards net zero sustainable living in the twenty-first century.
As Passive House Enters its 4th Decade; Is the Standard Still Relevant?
Reid Madiuk 15 December 2022 No Comments
The Passive House high-performance building standard is recognized by the United Nations as the optimal way to build healthy, climate-resilient, affordable, and energy-efficient buildings.
Should You Call an Architect, Interior Designer or Decorator?
Reid Madiuk 9 December 2022 No Comments
Architect, design-build contractor, interior designer and interior decorator?… it can be confusing, and there’s some overlap between roles.
Choosing a Custom Home Builder for your Dream House
Reid Madiuk 29 November 2022 No Comments
Building a custom home can be a daunting task, and many home buyers will end up buying a spec home or working with the builder to alter a home currently under construction. A spec home is one built on ‘speculation’,
12 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home with Improvements
Reid Madiuk 23 November 2022 No Comments
Whether you decide on renovations that enhance the curb appeal and visual enjoyment of your home, or you’re reworking the floor plan and adding more space, you will typically increase the value of your home more than the cost of the improvements.
Are There any Incentive Programs for BC Home Renovations?
Reid Madiuk 17 November 2022 No Comments
Yes, British Columbia homeowners have quite a few incentive programs available to them, in the form of rebates and grants. The most popular are the Home Renovation Rebate Program by BC Hydro, CleanBC and FortisBC; the FortisBC Home renovation bonus
Your Guide to Energy Savings With a Net Zero Home
Reid Madiuk 11 November 2022 No Comments
Monthly energy savings with a net zero home aren’t the only return on investment. CleanBC offers a range of clean energy incentive programs.
What is a Deep Energy Retrofit, and Is it Right for You?
Reid Madiuk 30 October 2022 No Comments
A Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) is an energy conservation upgrade involving an analysis and construction process targeting a reduction of on-site energy use by 50%+.
What Makes a Great Home Design and Floor Plan?
Reid Madiuk 23 October 2022 No Comments
As you work at creating a great home design, remember that the floor plan that is ideal for your lifestyle may not be suitable for another family. A perfect design and floor plan must not only meet your current needs but support your family’s lifestyle in ways you may not yet have considered.
Creating Your Whole Home Remodelling Plan
Reid Madiuk 16 October 2022 No Comments
With a solid whole home remodelling plan, and great execution, your remodel can be an exhilarating, deeply gratifying and life-changing experience.
High-Performance Homes: Roof Systems
Reid Madiuk 12 October 2022 No Comments
Roof Systems: pitch, shape and aesthetics of the roof; we cover the top roofing materials used in high-performance homes on Canada’s West Coast.
Renewable Energy and Net Zero Homes
Reid Madiuk 30 September 2022 No Comments
Net zero homes generate as much energy as they use, so the net amount of energy purchased from the hydro company over the year is zero. Net zero homes are designed to be up to 80 percent more efficient than
High-Performance Homes: Insulation, Windows and Doors
Reid Madiuk 24 September 2022 No Comments
High-performance home insulation, windows and doors: sub-slab insulation, super insulation and ENERGY STAR® certified doors, windows and skylights.
High-Performance Homes: Heating, Cooling and Ventilation
Reid Madiuk 16 September 2022 No Comments
In this article our goal is to provide you with a basic understanding of popular heating/cooling/ventilation solutions for high-performance homes, so you can engage in informed discussions with the consultant or designer/builder you’re considering for your custom home or remodel.
What’s it Like Living in a Passive House in Squamish or Whistler?
Reid Madiuk 10 September 2022 No Comments
What is it like, living in a passive house in the Sea to Sky Corridor? Squamish and Whistler both offer residents a warm small-town vibe, but with big-city amenities and outdoor recreational activities right at your doorstep. The Sea to
You Find the Lot of Your Dreams, but There’s a House on it: Remodel or Tear Down?
Reid Madiuk 30 August 2022 No Comments
Remodel or tear down? In mature neighbourhoods in developed cities and towns, vacant land can be hard to find, and the perfect lot for your dream home is probably already occupied. It may be possible to remodel the existing house to fit your vision, but tearing down the old house to build fresh has become a very popular strategy.
The Ultimate List of Net Zero FAQs for BC Homeowners
Reid Madiuk 21 August 2022 No Comments
We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of net zero FAQs, and included a few questions that are more difficult to find answers to. The questions and answers are loosely grouped by topic. If you have a net zero question not listed
Planning Your Home Renovation
Reid Madiuk 14 August 2022 No Comments
Renovating your property can be a rewarding and cost-effective way of improving your home. Home maintenance and the necessary upgrades tend to get away from most of us; and soon there’s a list of noises to track down, cracks to
The Ultimate List of Passive House FAQs for Canadian Homeowners
Reid Madiuk 6 August 2022 No Comments
We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of passive house FAQs for you, with the most commonly asked passive house questions and also some of the other questions that are more difficult to find answers to. The questions and answers are loosely
How do we Build Our Custom Dream Home?
Reid Madiuk 30 July 2022 No Comments
Most homeowners who’ve built their dream home will reflect fondly on the day they decided to take their dream book of ideas and upgrade them to goals. The path ahead may seem like a mountain to scale today, but having
What are the Pros and Cons of Building an Addition to Your Home?
Reid Madiuk 25 July 2022 No Comments
Whether it’s time to build that recreational room you’ve always imagined, or your family simply needs more space, a home addition can add more living area, enjoyment and value to your property. Building an addition to your home is often
Net Zero vs Passive House: What Are the Similarities and Differences?
Reid Madiuk 16 July 2022 No Comments
Canada’s commitment to tackle climate change is evident in its programs to decrease overall dependence on fossil fuels and reduce carbon emissions. The housing and construction industry has been particularly identified as one area that can have an immediate impact.
How Easy is it to Increase My Home’s Performance Through a BC Energy Step Code Remodel?
Reid Madiuk 9 July 2022 No Comments
The BC Energy Step Code encourages homeowners to invest in more efficient home upgrades and products that can save money by reducing long term operating costs.
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