{"id":8507,"date":"2016-01-20T15:39:34","date_gmt":"2016-01-20T20:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/voyer.ca\/en\/?p=8507"},"modified":"2016-01-21T15:06:49","modified_gmt":"2016-01-21T20:06:49","slug":"plan-your-major-renos-in-5-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyer.ca\/en\/plan-your-major-renos-in-5-easy-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan Your Major Renos in 5 Easy Steps!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>January is often synonymous with projects small, and big\u2026 like renovations! Whether prepping a house for sale, expanding your living area or making it more energy efficient, these steps will help get you through major renos like a pro.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>1. Define your needs.<\/h3>\n<p>What do you mean by major renovations? Are we talking\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adding an extension to your property like another floor, or a garage?<\/li>\n<li>Replacing exterior components, like siding, structure, insulation, or foundations?<\/li>\n<li>Replacing interior components, like electricity or plumbing?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>2. Get inspired.<\/h3>\n<p>Gather together examples of your favourite properties and materials. For example, pictures of homes with features you like, such as exteriors, architecture, or the design of certain key aspects, like an attic incorporation. <\/p>\n<p>Look for interesting examples by exploring your neighbourhood (yes, really), browsing home-builder websites, specialty magazines off or online, and social media sites like Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend also recommend these home design websites:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/exterior\" target=\"_blank\">Houzz<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.housebeautiful.com\/room-decorating\/outdoor-ideas\/tips\/g1967\/home-exterior-design\/\" target=\"_blank\">House Beautiful<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jolijolidesign.com\/category\/architecture-design-interieur\/\" target=\"_blank\">Joli Joli Design<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>3. Establish a budget.<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s important to set clear financial parameters at the start of your project to avoid creating plans you can\u2019t afford to execute. Working within your budget, the architect or designer will be able to recommend realistic options and smart solutions perfectly tailored to your budget. <\/p>\n<p>Also, find out about the subsidy programs available for major renovations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.revenuquebec.ca\/en\/citoyen\/taxes\/remboursement\/habit_neuve\/renos_majeures.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Revenu Qu\u00e9bec \u2013 GST\/QST Refunds<\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ecohabitation.com\/certification\/renovation\/subvention\" target=\"_blank\">Sustainable Housing subsidy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.efficaciteenergetique.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/my-home\/renoclimat\/#.VqDN-1KATII\" target=\"_blank\">R\u00e9noclimat energy efficiency program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>4. Meet with specialists.<\/h3>\n<p>To ensure your major renovations are as simple and successful as possible, entrust your project planning and construction to a contractor certified by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.apchq.com\" target=\"_blank\">APCHQ<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that <a href=\"https:\/\/voyer.ca\/en\/services\/renovate\/\" target=\"_blank\">Construction Voyer can take complete charge of your major renovations<\/a>? From understanding your needs, to drawing up plans, to accurately assessing the cost and duration, to completing the work?<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>5. Create a timeline.<\/h3>\n<p>After you meet with a specialist, you should have a good idea of the necessary timeline for the completion of your major renovation.<\/p>\n<p>However, you will need to be available for timely visits to the site and questions from the contractor. There may be changes made to the original plans depending on what is discovered over the course of the work. It\u2019s best not to go on vacation during this time, and to keep your cell phone on at all times!<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nRenovations without some surprises are improbable, but when you\u2019re well advised and surrounded, they\u2019re always much easier!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Happy renovating!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>January is often synonymous with projects small, and big\u2026 like renovations! 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