Entries by Novacon Construction

Should I Remodel or Build a Custom Home?

Should I remodel a home or build a custom dwelling is a question many homeowners ask themselves. The cost to fix up a few rooms is certainly always the less expensive option but if you’re planning on a large-scale renovation from top to bottom you may want to reconsider your choice.    Cost Considerations Of […]

How To Renovate Your Home For An Elderly Parent

If you plan on having an elderly parent live with you there are specific things that need to be taken care of to get your home ready for them. These include, safety, comfort, mobility, security and self-sufficiency/reliance.  You need to make the home as safe and easy to navigate as possible for the elderly while […]

10 Tips When Renovating Your Condo in Toronto

When renovating your condo in Toronto there are several things you need to consider before diving in at the deep end. Below is a list of 10 things to keep in mind before finalizing your plans.   Check the building’s rules Each condo board typically has its own set of rules regarding renovations. Be sure […]

10 Questions To ask Yourself Before Building a Custom Home

If you plan on building a custom home to suit your own personal lifestyle and needs there are several important factors you need to consider. You’ll be designing and building the home from scratch rather than purchasing a house that has already been built and things can get complicated fast if you don’t have every […]

How to Find a Custom Home Builder in Toronto

When it comes time to transform your dream home from a set of plans to the real thing you’ll need to find the right custom home builder to see it through. The builder’s job will be to follow every precise detail when constructing the home. When meeting with prospective builders for estimates be sure to […]

What Renovations Can You Do In A Condo?

When renovating a condo you should be able to fully customize according to your vision of what you want the condo to look like. You can create space that didn’t seem to exist before and maximize it as much as possible.  Every condo building has a unique design and there may be a few irregularities […]

What You Need To Know When Renovating A Condo In Toronto

Renovating a condo in Toronto isn’t exactly the same as renovating a house since the process could be quite different since a condo has different ownership rights and regulations than owning a home.  Understanding Condo Rules and Regulations The main thing to consider before getting to work on your condo is that there may be […]

Is Underpinning Your Basement Worth The Investment?

Many Toronto area homeowners can gain extra living space by underpinning their basements and turning them into finished rooms. This enables you to turn dark, damp storage cellars into luxurious and bright living quarters at an affordable price. It also saves you the hassle of looking for a larger home for your family or building […]

Don’t Be Lured In By Low Base Prices

The SQFT base price most builders provide homeowners for Custom homes, Additions and Major Renovations may appear to be quite reasonable but you could be in for quite a shock when the final cost of the home has drastically increased. The reason for this is due to the fact that most base price quotes don’t […]

Planning Your New Home During COVID-19

There likely aren’t many people who are thinking about building their own home at the moment due to the current worldwide Covid-19 health crisis. But this may actually be the prime time to begin designing a custom home. Planning and designing your dream home with a designer and builder typically takes several weeks and by […]