Monthly Archives: April 2012

Design Build vs Design Bid Build

Posted on April 25, 2012 by inspirehomes

We get three types of inquiries from homeowners in the Toronto area.  The first is from homeowners who are looking to build, and want to have one company look after design and construction.  The second is from homeowners who already … Read More »

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Cost Per Square Foot: Inaccurate and Dangerous

Posted on April 18, 2012 by inspirehomes

Homeowners are constantly asking us the price per square foot for finishing a basement, building a custom home, or adding an addition to the house.  Our answer always is consistent – it depends on a number of factors. Many factors … Read More »

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Renovating Your Condominium

Posted on April 11, 2012 by inspirehomes

Condominiums renovations are on the increase in the Toronto area, for several reasons.  Condominium construction in the Toronto area started in the 1970s and boomed in 1980s.  These units are approaching, in some cases, 40 years of age, so they … Read More »

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10 Reasons to Hire a General Contractor

Posted on April 4, 2012 by inspirehomes

You’re planning a renovation – perhaps a kitchen, or a bathroom, or maybe you’re planning to finish your basement into useable living space.  Should you hire a general contractor to do the work?  Or should you hire all the various … Read More »

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