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Why you should use Environmentally Friendly Paint
Toxins and chemicals in conventional paints A Professional Painter knows that conventional paints often contain a variety of toxins and environmentally harmful chemicals. Be aware that toxins and chemicals are set free into the air as soon as you open a can of paint....
Professional Painter’s Tips for Selling Your Home
If you’re planning to sell your home, it can pay to add some touch ups to your paint. The perceived value of a thoroughly maintained property is well documented, and there’s no simpler nor more economical way to secure am immaculate impression than to freshen the...
Home Decorations and Painting for Fall
What a wonderful time of the year fall is. The leaves change colours and the air smells of pumpkin spice. It’s also the perfect time for interior home painting and decorations. Here area some suggestions to make your home cozy with the newest trends. Fall...
Interior Colour Ideas – A Painter’s Perspective
The Power of Interior Colour There are many good reasons to select a certain interior paint colour, including personal preferences and overall design considerations, but what’s often overlooked is the psychological power of colour. Here are some interior colour ideas...
Make use of Unused Space – Basement & Garage Remodeling
Transform your lesser used spaces into useful rooms! One of the easiest ways to add more room to your home is to better utilize the space you already have. Because remodeling the basement or garage are all cost-effective ways to greatly expand your home’s living...
Lighting – Home Renovation Company’s Passion
Lighting – Our Home Renovation Company’s Passion! Lighting is a very important piece of the interior design scope. Simply because lighting functionality and design plays a huge role in how you experience a space. The number one thing to remember when it comes to...
Subfloor Heating – Bathroom Renovation
Should you consider Subfloor Heating for your Bathroom Renovation? There’s nothing like setting foot in the bathroom on a cold winter morning to remind you that the seasons have changed and that the temperature has dropped! Somehow, hopping onto cold tiles makes the...
Tips for your Bathroom Renovation
Planning Bathroom Renovations? A renovated bathroom is one of the most cost-effective ways to increase the value of your home. Bathroom Renovations can also go a long way toward improving the quality of your life. Great bathroom makeovers are always pleasing to the...
Spring Exterior Painting!
With winter finally giving way to more pleasant weather we start to think about home improvements. Spring is the prime time for planning your home exterior painting project in South Surrey and White Rock. How to begin? Start by making a careful visual inspection of...
Kitchen Cabinets Refacing – Restyling
Kitchen Cabinets Refacing In this blog, we cover the benefits of choosing kitchen cabinets refacing instead of other options such as replacing them with new cabinets. Benefits of Restyling Cabinets One of the biggest reasons to reface your kitchen cabinets is the...
How to Avoid Common Home Renovation Mistakes
Renovation mistakes could devalue your home Often customers ask for a home renovation that could end up devaluing their home. Why not tap into our years of expertise to help avoid the most common made home renovation mistakes: Budget Wisely Make sure not to spend the...
Reno Projects that Require Professionals
Consult a Professional for Reno Projects! As we’ve mentioned many times in the past. Renovations involving electrical work with existing or new wiring requires the work of a professional and could be dangerous & very costly if attempted by yourself. Below, we have...
4 Things to Consider about Bathroom Renovation Cost Estimate
Projecting your bathroom renovation cost often depends on how many items you are replacing and who’s doing the work. This article will cover some important things to consider for an estimate of your bathroom renovation cost. So including following costs: new...
Don’t Let Your Pipes Freeze!
Winter Alert – Don’t Let Your Household Pipes Freeze With winter here in the Fraser Valley with unexpected cold temperatures, homeowners need to insure that your household pipes don’t freeze. Tips to Protect Your Household Pipes 1. Turn off the water to your...
Kitchen Renovations in White Rock
Enjoy Kitchen Renovations! In today’s economy many of us cannot afford to the buy the new home of our dreams, but is doesn’t preclude us from having the dream! While kitchen renovation project can bring sad, tired, outdated or troublesome areas to life, and inspire...
Flooring is the Most Popular Home Remodeling in BC
Home Renovations in BC start with Flooring Canadians are big believers in home remodeling and deco, according to the latest research. Over 40% of us plan to remodel or renovate our homes in the next two years.We have mentioned several times on this blog, bathrooms and...
The 4 R’s of Kitchen Renovations – Repainting, refinishing, refacing and renovating.
Kitchen Cabinets Renovations Ideas Are you looking for kitchen cabinets renovations ideas? You are ready for kitchen renovations. There are several ways to enhance the beauty of your cabinets and kitchen space! These upgrades are known as the four R’s of kitchen...
3 Tips for Choosing Bathroom Tile
Tiles make a great choice for the floors and walls of your bathroom. Continue reading to learn about some tips on choosing a bathroom tile that can perfectly fit your home style. 1. Plan it All Out This is your home and you know what you require to make your bathroom...
3 Kitchen Design Tips
Create your dream kitchen design with this helpful advice, tips and decorating inspiration, including: finding the right height for the microwave, installing a sliding door to your dining area and making room for storage. Below are 3 Kitchen Design Tips: 1. Finding...
Pro Painter Tips and Tricks for the Exterior of your House
With winter finally giving way to more pleasant weather, it’s prime time for exterior house painting. Follow these Tips and Tricks from our Pro Painters! Start by making a careful visual inspection of the entire exterior of your house. Exterior house painting pulls...
3 Reasons to Love White Kitchens Reno
Whether warmed with wood or sparked with color, white kitchens blend into any home. Discover 3 reasons to love white kitchens reno and how to pull off the look in your own home: 1. White Kitchens are Timeless Roll back a few years to get a handle on white’s...
5 Common Bathtub designs
Choosing bathtubs can be confusing with the plethora of options to choose from. Luckily, there are several common bathtub designs, including: drop-in, corner, freestanding, whirlpool and alcove bathtubs. 5 basic types of bathtub designs: 1. Drop-in Bathtub Drop-in...
5 Tips for Kitchen Remodeling
Avoid Mistakes about Remodeling your Kitchen A Kitchen Reno can be a stressful thing to do. Make sure to avoid any expensive mistakes with these 5 tips for kitchen remodeling outlined below. Read on! 1. Create a Distinctive Space To create a distinctive space, your...
5 Outdoor Home Painting Ideas
With spring in the air, you may find your home improvement thoughts turning outdoors. Perhaps your list of home painting projects is short and sweet, or maybe you need to hire a painter to tackle a long list of painting projects! Either way, here is a pro painters...
4 Bathroom Remodeling Trends
Thinking about remodeling your bathroom? If so, you will want to consider these bathroom remodeling trends. Mediterranean-inspired design, natural beauty, jazzed up lighting and heated floors. 4 Bathroom Remodeling Reno Trends: 1. Mediterranean-Inspired Design...
3 Tips to Save Money on Your Bathroom Remodeling
Save Money Tips Thinking about how to give your bathroom a new look without flushing any funds? Check out these tips to save money during your bathroom remodeling process. Find below 3 tips to save money on your bathroom remodeling: 1. Consider Open Shelves The...
Top 7 things to consider when hiring a contractor for your home renovation project
Are you looking for hiring a contractor? Are you looking for hiring a contractor for your home renovation project but aren’t sure where to start? Home renovations are a big emotional and financial investment so it’s important to ensure that you’re hiring a good...
Popular Kitchen & Bathroom Reno Ideas
Popular Kitchen and Bathroom Reno Ideas Sometimes, people need inspiration to keep up with the times. Styles ideas for renovations on their homes. Below are a couple of trends about popular kitchen and bathroom reno ideas that we’ve noticed people incorporating into...
Before Bathroom Renovations
Bathroom Pre-Renovation Planning! A bathroom is one of the most complicated rooms to renovate in your home even though it may be one of the smallest. To successfully renovate a bathroom, you need a handful of skilled tradespeople to work on the many different areas in...
Using LED Lights for Renovations Projects
LED Lights Benefits Talk about LED lights as home lighting has increased so much over the last few years, it’s easy to forget that this brilliant piece of technology has been around for more than 50 years – yes, half a century! And we’ve been enjoying it in our daily...
How to Add Closet Space in your home
Not enough closet space? Ever feel like you don’t have enough space to put your out-of-season clothes or storage bins away? Finding enough closet space is a common problem for owners of apartments and also older homes. Below, we’ll give you a few example...Different Types of Floors
Unique Types of Floors Are you tired of only choosing from the “normal” floor choices such as hardwood, carpet, or stone tiles? Looking for something different for your home renovation project? Below are some unique and uncommon choices that can potentially match your...Comparing Licensed Contractors to Handymen
Handyman vs Contractor Though their abilities may sometimes overlap, knowing the difference between a handyman and a licensed contractor is important for anybody who wants to complete renovation work on their house. When it comes time to hire one of these...Picking a Kitchen Backsplash
Choosing a Kitchen Backsplash Your kitchen backsplash is almost as important as your counter tops in acting as a personality piece. The look you decide to give the space between your counter top and the cabinets above the range is very important as it’s a major focal...Basic Renovation Ideas
Small Renovation Projects Need renovation ideas? This blog will take you through the most basic projects people decide to complete during a renovation. Update Your Flooring. Flooring is very easy to change and is a quick solution to giving your rooms a new feel. Even...Making Your Windowless Bathroom Brighter
Brighten Up Your Bathrooms! Do you have a bathroom that is located in a part of your house where it’s void of natural light? We have some tips that will that will help you replace the sun’s rays and make your bathroom a vibrant place. 1. Use Metallics. Shiny surfaces...How to avoid Renovation Stress
How to avoid Renovation Stress Transforming your kitchen or bathroom into the living space of your dreams can undoubtably be stressful. Here are some tips on how to avoid unnecessary stress during your renovation. Work with a professional contractor First off, find a...Benefits of Hard Wood Floors
Hard Wood Floors! Hard wood floors allows for a classy, structurally sound feel wherever it’s used. Here’s a brief overview of the benefits for choosing hard wood flooring in your home. For one, hard wood floors are straight forward to install. It is definitely less...Bathroom Renovation Tips!
Top 10 Must Do’s for Renovating Your Bathroom! 1. Test your bathtub before buying. No, we don’t mean take a bath in it, just sit in a bathtub before you buy it. Bigger doesn’t mean better with bathtubs. Make sure your feet are comfortable in footholds so you don’t...Spring Repainting – Ideas from a Painter
Springtime is here. Some Thoughts from a Painter: Want to say farewell to winter and hello to spring? Getting a fresh new coat of paint inside or on the exterior of your house may very well be the fastest method to reinvigorate the atmosphere of your everyday life....Kitchen Renovation Tips!
Top 10 Must Do’s for Renovating Your Kitchen! 1. Use top quality materials. When it comes to the kitchen in your home, having the best hinges for cabinet and the best slides for drawers means that navigating your kitchen will be noise and hassle free for a long...Liability Insurance Is a Must!
When it comes to having a company or person provide a home service for you due diligence is key to protecting your biggest asset, your home. When hiring a contractor asking for their Liability Insurance is a must. If the company turns out to not have insurance, or are...A Smart Tip for Your Bathroom Renovation
Rip Up the Underlayment Homeowners everywhere know that one of the easiest ways to increase the value of their homes is by completing a modern bathroom renovation. Updating your existing bathroom can be as large or as small a job as you choose to make it, and there...
Winter Renovations for South Surrey
Winter Renovations for South Surrey White Rock Weather Homeowners are sometimes hesitant to do winter renovations. The early spring and summer sunshine and long summer days usually trigger the renovation bug and imagination. But don’t underestimate the rich rewards...Bathroom Renovation from Top to Bottom
South Surrey Bathroom Renovation – In Pictures With almost 30 years in the business, MC Painting and Renovation has transformed used bathrooms into a room you want to show off to your friends. We spend a lot of our lives in the bathroom – and a professional bathroom...Tips For Remodeling Your Bathroom
Do Not Start Until You Have Everything On Hand If you are planning a bathroom renovation, you already know that there are a lot of different components to consider. A modern bathroom renovation can be a time-consuming, but worthwhile undertaking and if you plan...Home Renovations – Some Money Saving Tips
Save Money on Home Renovations Your home renovations will hopefully add value to your home – both by making your space more enjoyable and convenient for you while you live there, as well as by increasing the resale value when you do decide to move on. Two of the best...Home Renovations – Tips on working with Contractors
How to Work Well With a Contractor Once you have chosen the right contractor for your project, make sure that your project goes off without a hitch by continuing to work as a team. Just as you have expectations of your contractor, such as being available and on time,...Winter Heat and Home Humidity
5 Signs of too much Humidity in Your Home Living in White Rock and South Surrey, or anywhere in the Pacific Northwest means we face winter heat and home humidity, typically lots of it. Humidity can cause damage in your home and necessitate home repairs and even home...Winter Heat and Home Humidity – Don’t Let the Mold Come Back!
Prevent the Recurrence of Mold in White Rock BC If you have an ongoing problem with mold, an extensive renovation to your White Rock home is crucial to eliminate mold at the source. This is especially important if you have infants or small children in the house or...Home Renovation DIY Dangers
Home Renovation And The Dangers It Can Pose for DIY – Guest Post By Brian Turner (Bio Below) There are some really great aspects to home renovation and the DIY approach. There’s the satisfaction of knowing that you did everything on your own. It can also (potentially)...Adding Ceramic Tile to your Bathroom Renovations
Consider Ceramic Tile In Your Bathroom Designs If you like a textured and solid feel beneath your feet, you might love the ceramic tile options for bathroom flooring. Like it’s vinyl counterpart, the ceramic tiles are waterproof, durable and look great. The pricepoint...How to Go Green in Home Renovations – 9 Major Benefits
In today’s world and economy, the idea of green home renovations is no longer a novel idea, but a mandate for the future. Although old ways normally die hard, the move towards a more sustainble approach to life, from toilets to garbage, and urban sprawl to well water...Avoid Structural Issues in Bathroom Renovations
Get the Structural Issues Right with your Bathroom Renovation or Remodeling If you are planning a bathroom renovation in White Rock or South Surrey this year, there are some structural issues to consider. Why spend the...Home Exterior Need some TLC? Hire a Painter!
A Painter can help your home look it’s best! How can you tell if it is time for an exterior home paint job? You can see the wood coming through in places due to paint peeling. You used cheap paint the last time and it’s already showing the wear and tear of...SAVE MONEY WITH SPRING RENOVATIONS
White Rock and South Surrey Home Owners Save Money on Home Renovations If you are planning on a home renovation this spring, you can manage a significant savings if you book early. Local contractors are looking to get their season going and they book up quickly. If...
Choosing a New Bathtub during Bathroom Renovations
Undergoing Bathroom Renovations? Here are Some Helpful Tips for Choosing the Right Bathtub: Before you pick your next bathtub for your bathroom renovations, you need to consider a few key ideas: Do I have spatial considerations? Is there room for the tub of your...Bathroom Renovations – Bathtub Repair and Refinishes
When Your Bathroom Renovations are a Bathtub Repair There is a wide variety of options for your bathtub updates when doing bathroom renovations. Before we address a bathroom remodel, let’s look at one of the simple solutions, if the tub is the eyesore and main...