The 411 on Wallpaper
There is no better way to add a statement, a subtle texture and visual appeal to a room than by adding wallpaper to your walls. With hundreds of thousands of options available to choose from at your fingertips, you know you’ll be able to find the perfect pattern to suit your style. But when it...
Removing your popcorn ceiling
At Sustainable Painters, we have been doing a lot of popcorn ceiling removal as of late, and I figured I would write a quick note on the process and potential hazards. If you're wondering whether you have a popcorn ceiling and what exactly I'm referring to, a popcorn ceiling (also known as a...
Feature wall time lapse
A day of work for the crew sped up and condensed into 30 seconds!
Tips when buying your first home
A list of things to consider when buying your first home (or any home really): I will speak personally and quite candidly here, as I have to admit these tips are based on my own personal experience.. 1. Location, Location, Location: I always tell my buyers to consider the area first and...
The current housing market in Winnipeg
I have been asked to share a bit about the current housing market… As most people know, the market is HOT when it comes to sales and sale prices. It seems like every home in a desirable area is getting multiple offers and selling for tens of thousands of dollars over asking. Why is that? Here...
Meet the Expert: Cam Kroeker, CPA, CA
This week’s Meet the Expert interview features Cam Kroeker, CPA, CA, Senior Manager with Magnus Chartered Professional Accountants LLP. Cam provided some fantastic insight and advice for people with investment properties when it comes to tax time (right around the corner!). Where do I start when...
Top Reasons To Hire a Realtor When Buying a Home
Many people know that using a realtor when selling a home is a valuable asset but they may not know that using a buyer’s agent is equally as beneficial. From saving you time by calling and arranging viewings on your behalf, to knowing what possible red flags to look for, a buyer’s agent can help...
Meet the Expert: Tyle Plett, Mortgage Specialist
This week I had a great chat with Tyler Plett, a mortgage specialist with RBC and a very good friend that helped get me started in this career. Tyler helped me get my first mortgage, helped me get a home line of credit to do renovations on my first house, and helped me get into my first rental...
Custom Homes with Josh Friesen of Dueck Builders
I had the chance to catch up with Josh Friesen recently, Co-Owner of Dueck Builders, to chat about building custom homes and the idea of sustainability in new builds. Josh provided some fantastic insight into how home building has drastically changed for the better over the years. Below are the...
Short-term rental do’s and don’ts | Maintenance of your rental
In part 2 of our do's and don'ts of short terms rentals, I'll address location and maintenance of your rental property. Read part 1 here. Choose a good location If you are considering good areas for setting up a short-term rental, I had success (partially) because I was close to a major hospital...