What Are the Biggest Kitchen Trends for 2026? Short answer: 2026 kitchens are warmer, calmer and more hidden. The big trends are natural wood cabinets (white oak especially) instead of all painted cabinets, flat slab doors, quartz and quartzite counters with matching slab backsplashes, panel ready appliances that blend into

What Is the Best Flooring for a Basement? Short answer: For most basements, especially in a damp climate like Vancouver’s, luxury vinyl plank (LVP) is the best all round choice. It’s waterproof, looks like wood, feels warmer than tile and handles a concrete slab well. Porcelain tile is the most

Curbless Shower vs Wet Room: What’s the Difference? Short answer: A curbless shower is a walk in shower with no step or curb. The floor runs flat from the bathroom into the shower, but the shower area is still separate, usually with a glass panel, and only that zone gets

How Much Does a Tub to Shower Conversion Cost in Vancouver? Short answer: In Vancouver, most tub to shower conversions cost around $5,000 to $14,000 for the shower area alone. A basic conversion with a shower base and simple tile runs about $5,000 to $8,000. A mid range tiled walk

Short answer: If your Vancouver home was built before 1990 and you’re about to open up walls, pull up floors or take down ceilings, you almost certainly need asbestos testing first. Most Metro Vancouver cities want a hazardous materials (hazmat) survey on older homes before renovation or demolition, and any