Auctions, dealers and luck all part of the historical hunt

By Wesley Mufford

Remodelling a heritage home usually presents greater challenges than your average renovation. Hurdles such as dry rot and water damage can all be overcome, but the biggest obstacle most people encounter is sourcing the historical materials. 

new furniture, a revamped fireplace as a focal point, and eliminating window blinds to enhance the view made this West Vancouver room more inviting.

By Karen Wolinsky

The popularity of home design shows reflects a common desire: We want our rooms to look great. Often we are inspired to make changes, only to find that what looked good in a magazine is out of sync in our home. And, perhaps, a great deal of money has been spent on a solution that doesn’t work. 

Important to hire a contractor experienced in your specific project

By Peter Simpson 

The first step in hiring a professional renovator is to collect names of companies that seem well suited for your project. Members of the Renovation Council of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association, for example, could be a good starting point. Then you can follow the procedures outlined here with each of the companies.