Multi-Trade Building Services

~~DESIGN TRENDS~~ 2021 is just around the corner and we're starting to watch for the trends we can expect to see next year. One of the biggest trends we will see is more emphasis on neutral backgrounds. That is not to say colour is completely out, but rather in 2021 home décor, colour will be used more sparingly to get that true pop. Grey has been and will continue to emerge as the new go-to neutral versus off white or beige. And in light of this, using strong black and whi...te accents is also going to be a key in 2021 home design. Again, the use of bright and bold colours is important, but more so in terms of accent pieces, furnishings and wall art. . . . . . . . #2021designtrends #neutralcolours #usingcolourtopop #loveyourhome #homeimprovement See more

Thank you Sandra and Alan for your kind words! We loved working with you on all of your renovation projects! You were fabulous clients to work with which made our job so much easier! . . . .... . . . #clienttestimonial #happyclients #loveyourhome #kitchenrenovation #bathroomrenovation See more

~~HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS~~ Is someone on your holiday list planning to do some home repairs or renovations? Why not get them a gift certificate from Multi Trade Building Services? They are available in any denomination and have no expiry date. Just give us a call at 905-259-3344 or send us an email at [email protected] to order yours today. Send us an EMT for the amount you want to purchase and we'll take care of the rest. We will drop off your gift certificate to you so you can giv...e it to your loved one personally or if you prefer, we can mail or drop them off to your recipient in Durham Region or Clarington. Give them the gift that helps update their home and increase its value! . . . . . . . #holidaygifts #holidaygiving #hardtobuyfor #loveyourhome #giftcertificate See more

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~~KITCHENS~~ When you've decided that you want to renovate your kitchen there are so many things to consider before you even call for your first quote. Next time you are cooking dinner, stop for a few moments and think about what you’re doing and what is working well and what isn’t. Does everyone congregate and want things from the fridge that prevent you from working efficiently? Therefore does the location of the fridge need to move? Do you have enough counter space? Is the...re enough lighting for chopping and prepping? Is the utensil drawer in the right location? Are large spoons and ladles near the stove and handy for use? Do you have a spot to store small appliances? Is your pantry functional or do you even have a pantry? Do you want a pantry nearby or do you prefer your canned goods in the basement? Do you have a spot for cookbooks or wish you did? Do your sink, fridge and stove currently create a work triangle and therefore you want to keep them where they are? The answers to these questions will really help you decide exactly what you want your new kitchen to look like. To read more about the steps to planning to designing a kitchen, read our blog post here. https://www.multitradebuildingservices.com//steps-to-plann . . . . . . . #stepstoplanningakitchenreno #planningakitchenrenovation #kitchenrenovation #loveyourhome #homeimprovement

~~BASEMENT RENOVATIONS~~ There's a lot that goes into planning a basement renovations. However if you have an older home, there's even more you should be considering. If you have an older home, pay to have an architectural technologist do a walk through to ensure your footings and structural supports are solid. This is something we always insist on when we are finishing basements that are older than 50 or 60 years old. The fees for this are usually less than $300 and it’s wel...l worth the price for peace of mind. If issues are discovered, they can easily be dealt with as part of your renovation project. For more tips to ensure a successful basement renovation, read our blog post here: https://www.multitradebuildingservices.com//10-tips-to-ens . . . . . . #basementrenovation #planning a basement #basementreno #loveyourhome #homeimprovement

~~RENO TIPS FOR A HOME OFFICE~~ Are you working from home and really need a home office but you just don't have a bedroom to spare? What about a closet?? In this space, it’s easy to install a bank of drawers or two and install a countertop over it. Install a couple of shallow upper cabinets for storage and you’re set to go. On the back wall between the upper cabinets and the top of the desk, hang a white board or cork board to store your To Do List or upcoming appointments. .... . . . . . . #homeoffice #creatingahomeoffice #turnaclosetintoahomeoffice #renotips #loveyourhome See more

~~MAINTAINING YOUR HOME~~ With the really cold weather just around the corner, now’s the time to prepare your home. Doing regular maintenance to your home helps maintain its value and helps to prevent the small problems from becoming big ones! Once most of the leaves have fallen, clean out the gutters of leaves and debris. Clogged gutters during rainstorms or snow can cause water to pool and damage your roof or siding. Knowing how important it is to maintain your home, we've ...put together A Homeowner's Guide to Seasonal Maintenance. It's a 23 page e-book that clearly outlines what you should be doing each season to properly maintain your home. Click here to download your copy today! http://bit.ly/seasonalmaintenanceguide . . . . . . . #seasonalmaintenance #findthesmallproblems #maintainingyourhome #loveyourhome #homeimprovement See more

~~UPDATE YOUR HOME~~ When we get asked to provide quotes to our clients, it's often for kitchens, bathrooms, basements and laundry rooms. Often overlooked is bedrooms, living rooms and dining rooms. However you can do some great small jobs to really update your home in these rooms. For example, adding LED pot lights, crown molding, a coffered ceiling, wainscoting built in units or a new interior door can really make a difference and even add value to your home. . .... . . . . . #crownmolding #updateyourhome #LEDpotlights #builtinunits #loveyourhome #homeimprovement See more

~~RENO 101~~ When it comes to renovations, choosing the right contractor can make a difference between a successful, stress free renovation and an absolute disaster. In a recent podcast, I talk about this topic and provide you with our expert tips and suggestions to ensure your projects are smooth sailing! Click this link to listen to our 17 minute podcast helping your select just the right contractor for your project! Be sure to click on the link in the description of the p...odcast to download our FREE cheatsheet! https://pod.co/love-yo/how-to-select-a-reputable-contractor . . . . . . . #reputablecontractor #selectingtherightcontractor See more

~~BATHROOMS~~ If you have a small bathroom, there are a few things you can do to make it look larger. If you’ve got a large vanity in a small bathroom, the space is probably looking and feeling cramped and overwhelmed because a big vanity will take up a lot of floor space. If you remove the large vanity and replace it with either a smaller vanity or better yet, a pedestal sink, it will open up the space and give the appearance of a larger bathroom. Remember though that you wi...ll be losing some of your storage so replace it with open shelves or use a nearby linen closet where you can store the excess supplies. To learn more tips on how to make a small bathroom look larger, check out our blog post. https://www.multitradebuildingservices.com//9-tips-to-make . . . . . . . #makeyoursmallbathroomlookbigger #bathroomrenovation #bathroomreno #smallbathrooms #loveyourhome See more