We have been inundated with information about COVID-19 for many months now and it has truly been overwhelming. Undoubtedly though, out of the tragedy has come some good. 

The Christmas holidays are a time to forget our day to day routines and open our hearts and our homes to unite with close friends and family. It’s also the perfect time to reflect on the year that has passed and express our sincerest thanks to our clients for having faith in us to build their dreams into reality. Thank you to all our clients for the opportunity to be a part of your project and to get to know you. As we often say, we are not just building or renovating a house, we are building a home…your home…where you, our clients, will begin to build your favourite memories. It is our pleasure to extend our warmest and sincerest best wishes to you and your families…may you have a wonderful holiday that is wrapped with cheer and filled with memories that you will cherish forever.

Well without a doubt 2020 is a very different year.  Most people are struggling with this new ‘normal’ that we are all experiencing -- physical distancing and a certain amount of isolation.   These are challenging times for everyone and we know that chores are either the last thing on someone’s mind or… they are literally the entire focus of others—simply as a mere distraction from everything else that is going on in the world.  Despite everything else it has done, Covid 19 has certainly given some of us time to get caught up with chores!  

After the winters that Niagara endures, we are always thrilled to welcome any sign of spring. And this year will be no exception!  While we wait for the grass to turn green and the flowers to bloom, we begin to enjoy the warmer weather and that beautiful sunshine that we have desperately missed.  But with every changing season there is also a new maintenance regiment that we must begin. 

Wow, it’s so hard to believe but it is already a new year.  As with the coming of every new year, some people will be excited while others will be cautiously watching for what the year may bring.  The one thing we can look forward to in 2017 is it’s design trends.  So, what design trends are you likely to see--Well here is a brief outline of how the year is starting out: 

With life being a series of phases – growing or shrinking family dynamics and ever-changing lifestyles, sometimes we simply outgrow our house…or it stops feeling like home!  

We are all very fortunate to live in the Niagara Region. What a wonderful place to spend your summer. People have come from all around the world to see the wonder of Niagara Falls, and the history of Niagara on the Lake. In one region, we have roadside fresh fruit and veggie stands, fantastic wineries, breweries and restaurants, festivals, beaches, a zoo, picnicking in the parks and so much more.  There is truly so much to appreciate in the Niagara Region and summer brings a variety of activities our way – something for almost everyone.

Well it is finally here…the season we most look forward to…Summer. 

While we look forward to the activities that go with it like swimming, hiking, wine tours, camping, sun bathing, and biking, to name a few, like all the other seasons homeowners also have to make time for maintenance chores too. 

The leaves are turning colours and falling from the trees, so we know that beyond a shadow of a doubt, Fall is here and that means new chores are starting.  But since COVID-19 started earlier this year, many people have likely been keeping up with the regular maintenance needed around the house – after all, with so much time on our hands, what else did most of us have to do! So, it is possible that your maintenance list might be quite small this year.

It’s starting to look and feel like spring, and that is certainly a relief after a Niagara winter. Soon, we will be enjoying the sun, green grass, and blooming flowers.