The winter of 2009-2010 was a relatively quiet one for much of Southern Ontario. With record-breaking high temperatures, minimal snowfall and very little traffic problems – we had it easy. This year, we’re making up for lost time, with temperatures hovering around the yearly average, and snowfall back in the forecast on a consistent basis. Accumulations in snowfall necessitate additional homeowner’s maintenance above and beyond simple snow clearing including checking intake and exhaust venting and evaluating ice dams. Continue Reading…
Posted 1 year ago at 4:52 pm. Add a comment
With the renovation season open, homeowners are once again reminded and cautioned by the Ministry of Consumer Services to do their homework before committing to a contractor for any work on their property.
Tips from Sophia Aggelonitis, MPP (Hamilton Mountain) and Minister of Consumer services includes:
- Getting everything in writing, resisting the temptation of an offer to work for cash and avoid the GST (and HST effective July 1)
- Avoid contractors that approach you because they are “working in your area” and notice “something wrong” that needs to get “fixed right away”.
- Do your homework, make a list of what you want to do, get written, detailed estimates from at least three contractors. Continue Reading…
Posted 1 year, 8 months ago at 9:03 am. Add a comment
In a media release issued on November 2, 2009, the Ontario Home Builder’s Association urges the government to reconsider current HST laws, in an effort to protect homeowners and OHBA members from underground renovation schemes. According to the advisory, the government will lose up to$1.6B annually in falsified income tax schemes, and as much as $298M per year in GST as consumers choose to pay cash. Continue Reading…
Posted 2 years, 2 months ago at 4:57 pm. Add a comment
This year the Government of Canada introduced the new Home Renovation Tax Credit, a first of it’s kind. Due to the recent slump in economic markets and consumer spending, the 2009 budget includes new programs such as the Home Renovation Tax Credit, to make investing in equity easier and more rewarding to Canadians. Find out what that means for your next renovation project with Super 7 Group! Continue Reading…
Posted 2 years, 8 months ago at 2:57 pm. Add a comment
Many people don’t realize that contracts fall into three categories: Lump Sum Tender, Construction Management or Design/Build. Depending on the details of your project, owners may opt for one category over another, so it’s important to know what type of contracting a job you need. Continue Reading…
Posted 2 years, 10 months ago at 5:07 pm. Add a comment
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E-mail us your questions about construction, renovation, landscaping, and design, and we’ll feature your question on our new blog. In addition, you’ll receive a free design consultation from our expert project managers.
In addition, we’ll feature hot topics on construction and interesting reading materials for anyone considering starting a project.
-The Super 7 Team.
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