July 2013 Newsletter
In this issue of reVISION’s Renovation Newsletter:
- Allow Your Backyard to Shine
- 5 Tips to Hiring a Professional Cleaner
- Construction in Reverse
- reVISION’s featured project
- Vancouver Contractors Support The Organic, Natural and Eco-Friendly Home
- 8 Successful Home Renovation Steps
- Quick Tip – Add a Glimmer of Gold
Allow Your Backyard to Shine
reVISION is currently looking for the next National Award Winning Outdoor Kitchen.
“History has shown we’ve made a mark in the outdoor kitchen category. With completing two national award winning outdoor kitchen projects we can proudly admit that outdoor kitchens are right down our alley.” Read more…
5 Tips to Hiring a Professional Cleaner
Things you should know before hiring a professional cleaning company:
1. Do they have adequate insurance? If something were to happen while the cleaners are on duty you want to be protected. Ensure to check they have WCB and Insurance. Protect yourself.
2. Check what supplies the company uses. Professionals use professional grade chemicals and equipment and know what products can be mixed and what should be used on each surface to avoid pernament damage.
3. Professional Cleaners will give you…Read more
Construction in Reverse
Helen Carruthers from Light House Sustainability features reVISION Custom Home Renovations project “Create No Waste” in July’s article.
Light House chose a single-family home renovation undertaken by reVISION Custom Home Renovations. reVISION’s “Create No Waste” project was a 2012 Ovation Award Winner for Best Sustainable Renovation and reached an 85% recycle/reuse rate, calculated by Light House Sustainability. Read more
reVISION’S Featured Project
Create No Waste – Recycling Pilot Project
This character home on the east side of Vancouver was a full on recycling pilot project. Materials were carefully dismantled in the home rather than sent to the local landfill creating a huge burden on the environment.
The newly renovated home was designed for a family who enjoys the comforts of todays technology yet loves the character of the home iand neighborhood.
Join us on Facebook and/or our website for more pictures of this project and many others!
The Organic, Natural and Eco-Friendly Home
The organic, natural and eco-friendly home is a growing trend in Vancouver. Awareness of toxic exposures and microscopic particles benefit our overall health. Read more…
8 Successful Home Renovation Steps
reVISION shares 8 steps to a successful home renovation.
1. Do your Homework – Have a clear vision that will consider your lifestyle needs is imperative to your renovation.
2. Know how much you can afford – Check for current grants and rebates… Read more
Quick Tip – Add a Glimmer of Gold
A glimmer of gold will make your room shine. Make a unique, unexpected statement in any space with a glimmer of gold. Whether you add it as framework around a mirror or boldly glowing underneath cabinets, this statement piece will shine and bring old-luxuary as well as modern day art to your space.
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