Posts by Jay Saveall

Although some may find it a laughable subject, a “man cave” is a pretty significant addition to any home a man dwells in, and can also be considered a way of life in 2023. Over the last decade or so, these male dominated areas have been embraced by many households and have substantially increased in…

In today’s age, having a clean bathroom is not the only thing that matters to both your property value and your houseguests. What is equally and perhaps more important is keeping up with a contemporary look that is constantly ever changing. The desired look of most washrooms now has a modern and spa-like appearance to…

When customizing a kitchen, the most important question you have to ask yourself is: what inspires you? What makes you want to both cook and eat whatever it is that you desire? Whether it is a rustic, traditional country style, or a sleek and modern colder aesthetic – this is where you’ll be spending the…

Design & Style Most country kitchen designs have a comfy, snug aesthetic to them.  Although they are typically rustic with an older appearance, more modern and up-to-date approaches are being fused with the country-look. Rural kitchen designs are usually lively and welcoming, with woven baskets and flowery themed. It’s an easy, casual look combined with…

Games Room Creating an entertainment filled, games room is one of the best ways to create fun and excitement to your basement. The games that are the most desired are the arcade style, vintage video games that you don’t need to put in change for. Some classic games such as darts and beer-pong would make…

We all know that adding a private entrance to a basement apartment is the best way to officially complete the transformation from basement to apartment. The difficulty is actually accomplishing this task. There are several legal and basic requirements that you have to adhere by in order to make a private entrance legitimate. Existing Basement…

Re-modeling and renovating your bathroom can definitely be a costly and intimidating endeavor – but it doesn’t have to be. There are always ways to save money, even if you want to completely overhaul your washroom. The key is to have an open mind and to realize that small steps can make a massive difference…

Careful thought needs to be put into choosing what type of tiles you want for your personal bathroom. This is primarily because these floors get exposed to a lot of liquid and other substances as is the nature with bathrooms. Here are some of the best choices: Ceramic Tile These tiles are extremely high-maintenance and…

Making your basement into an apartment is a great idea for varying reasons: it raises the property value of your investment, you can rent it out to subsidize your income, you can house guests and family/friends, or you can just use it to expand your home. It can take time if done properly, but the…

Choosing a theme or motif for your master bedroom is not a task that you should make swiftly and without thought or planning. You ultimately spend a third of your lifetime in your bedroom so it should be a welcoming / comforting environment that you can relax in.  Some people end up using their bedrooms…

Ceramic Tile Ceramic tiles and kitchens just fit in well together. These easy to maintain floors come in an extensive variety of colours, styles and designs that make it fun to choose from. They are synonymous with superior sturdiness – resisting dents, abrasions and stains. Wood Hardwood floors are easy to clean, easy on the…

Bathrooms are no longer an intimate room that you keep hidden from the rest of your house. They are now shown proudly to family and friends as a show of honour, to display how both clean and trendy you are. Keeping up with these trends can be tricky as they are ever-changing, but with the…

A powder room is used almost exclusively to appeal to your guests – so it is no surprise that you would want to update it as often as possible. However, this can be a costly endeavor – trying to appease your company in probably the most intimate room of your house. Here are some tips…

Having a solid foundation for your basement floors is one of the first things you should decide on when building your basement. Your floor is integral to the look, feel and support of your home so it’s key to choose wisely.  Wood is always the best and timeless choice for your basement floor – but…