Renovation of the Month 
July 2008
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As the years pass by, the homes that were built in the 1950s to accommodate the baby boom start to feel darker and cramped. At least, that’s how these Etobicoke, Ontario homeowners felt about their space when they called in Carick Home Improvements to help them make a change. The home had a lot of room – 2500 square feet, to be exact – but quartered-off areas made it feel smaller, and the layout was inconvenient for entertaining. The exterior of the home was in need of a refresh as well, something more in line with the homeowners’ desire for a French Country look. Collaborating with the homeowners, the designers at Carick worked with a $300,000 budget and completed the project over six months, deciding that walls would need to come down on the first floor to open up the space and create an eat-in kitchen that connected to a casually elegant dining area. Upstairs renovations (not pictured in this article) included enlarging the bedrooms and redoing the bathroom entirely, and the exterior of the home got an entirely new look.
About the Builder
Carick Home Improvements is a second generation, family-owned, home renovation and remodeling contractor. Established in 1975, the company celebrates over 30 years of delivering quality craftsmanship, technical expertise and sterling customer service, combined with a flair for developing creative solutions that allows them to meet clients’ needs on time and on budget. Thirty years of experience have taught that detailed planning, ongoing, open communication, active site management and quality workmanship provide peace of mind and customer satisfaction from start to finish. Carick Home Improvements is also an environmentally friendly contractor. Practices include removing and disposing of construction debris in a legal manner, and not draining hazardous waste materials into the soil or sewer system.
Renovator:
Date Completed:
May 2008
Location:
Toronto, ON
Services Performed:
- removal of walls
- painting
- cabinetry, hardware, lighting, backsplash
- flooring
Budget:
$300,000
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