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Qualified
Labour & Trades Shortages
Without a doubt, shortage
of skilled labour and the underground economy are on top of the list of problems
affecting the industry. In our latest Professional Readers Poll, readers report
the extent of the effects and express some strong opinions.
Full of
Energy
One thing that
characterizes Ben Klundert is his love of building quality and affordable
homes, a trait he learned from his father, Frank, who began building homes
in 1959...
Ontario
Cools Down Slightly
Ontario's housing market
has slowed slightly, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reports in its
latest housing market analysis.
Sensational
Sanctuaries
We all know that kitchens and bathrooms sell houses. But what are consumers
looking for? Here are a few of our favourite things …
Keeping Things
Light
Energy efficiency continues to
drive the lighting choices of homeowners. Many are looking to compact fluorescent
lights to serve that need. Some new technologies such as a sunlight-transport
system, currently in beta testing, promise to ease the energy crunch.
Look
for More Glass in Home
Glass and acrylic
are making their way into homes, not only for traditional uses in windows,
doors and bathroom cabinets, but also for room dividers, aquariums and sinks
- whose combined effect make a statement of a home's aesthetics.
5 Fashionable &
Functional Flooring Solutions
Whether you're building or renovating, today's consumers expect creativity
and value for their dollar. We've found five flooring solutions that fit the
bill.
Ode to the Little
Things
TOOL TALK by Jon Eakes
The drill was a little gem with a ratchet chuck, which grabs the bit without
ripping the skin off your hand, and lots of torque.
Finishing the Home
The choice of colour for a room's walls and furnishings speak loudly about
the room's inhabitants. As does the use of mouldings and trim, which add aesthetic
appeal. Builders and renovation professionals can help guide the choices based
on best practices and traditional aesthetics.
10 Tips for Selecting
an Internet Fax Service
Despite the perception that we now live in an e-mail world, faxing is still
a very important tool in the home construction industry.
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