Posts by Lou
Laneway Suites: 10 Things To Know
Laneway Suites: Top 10 Things to Know A Laneway Home / Laneway Suite is a dwelling unit at the rear of the property facing a laneway. It is a separate building from the main house. The suite can be above a garage, or built in place of a garage. The City of Toronto…
+ Read MoreToronto Approves Laneway Suites
Toronto Approves Laneway Suites The City of Toronto council has approved a proposal that will promote the construction of laneway suites in the City of Toronto. On June 28, 2018, council approved changes to the Official Plan and the Zoning By-Law that will simplify the process of obtaining a building permit to construct a…
+ Read MoreSeminar: 5 Steps To A Successful Renovation
Are you planning to renovate your house or condo? Then you’ll want to attend this FREE seminar – “Five Steps to a Successful Renovation”. This presentation features two experienced renovators, Lou Orazem from Inspire Homes, and Jack Torosian from Golden Bee Homes, who will provide the five steps you can take to achieve a…
+ Read MoreLead Carpenter Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
This month marks 10 years since Rick Daigle started working for Inspire Homes. Rick has been a Lead Carpenter with us since that time, performing carpentry and other skilled work, as well as managing job sites. Ten years is a long time in the construction industry, which is subject to seasonal work fluctuations and the…
+ Read MoreFree Tickets To 2018 National Home Show
It’s March already! Three great things happen in March: Daylight savings time returns on March 11th; Spring officially arrives on March 20th; and The National Home Show runs from March 9 to March 18th. Every year we participate in Destination Renovation, your first stop for Renovation Conversation, Inspiration and Information. We’ll be at Destination Renovation…
+ Read MoreInspire Homes at GTA Home & Reno Show
We’ll be at the GTA Home & Reno Show, Friday February 16 to Monday February 19. The show is being held at the International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd., Mississauga. Drop by and say “Hi”, and let’s talk about your renovation or house addition project. Our booth is #2211, three aisles to the left of the…
+ Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide To Planning A House Addition Project
Now available: The Ultimate Guide To Planning A House Addition Project. This book combines many of the blog articles we’ve written and posted on our website, edited and condensed into an easy to read 22 page eBook. The book answers all the big questions, from budgeting and cost, to timeframes and government approvals. Some of…
+ Read MoreHappy New Year
It’s 2018! Wishing you a happy, healthy and successful new year. We’re back at work on January 2. Designing and building. And looking at new projects. If your new years resolution includes a home renovation, this a a good time to start planning. It’s never too early.
+ Read MoreHoliday Office Hours
Our office hours during the holiday season are as follows: Dec 22 – 8am to 1pm Dec 25 – Merry Christmas – Closed Dec 26 – Boxing Day – Closed Dec 27, 28, 29 – Open 8am to 5pm Jan 1 – Happy New Year – Closed Jan 2 – Open 8am to 5pm. Our…
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As 2017 comes to an end, we look at our website stats and look at the most popular blog articles, based on number of people who read the article. #5. HOUSE ADDITION VS. CUSTOM HOME Should you add on to your home? Or does it make more sense to just tear it down and…
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