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What Is a “Green” Home?

It seems like you can’t turn on the news these days without hearing about devastating heatwaves, record-breaking flooding and droughts triggered by climate change. Like many Canadians, you’re probably wondering if there’s anything you can do to protect the environment. If you’re planning to update your Markham home soon, a green renovation offers important benefits for you and the planet.

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How We Preserved the Character of This 1800s Home

If you are the owner of a heritage home, at some point, you may look to create more functional space. When the owners of a beautiful home in Toronto decided to renovate, they contacted Master Edge Homes and we met with them to discuss how we could modernize it together. While many of the changes they envisioned were aesthetic, they also wanted to preserve the home’s character stemming from its late 1800s roots.

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How to Maximize Your Limited Storage Space

As a homeowner, you know that storage is a constant issue—ultimately, you can never have enough. That is why particularly small spaces can benefit from expertly designed built-ins. Organizational systems for your closets, under your basement stairs, and kitchen pantries are customizable based on your individual needs and lifestyle. Let’s explore these 3 often-wasted spaces in your home to usefully maximize storage!

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Where to Start When Renovating Your Markham Home

Many homeowners are looking to have several rooms in their home renovated, but sometimes, they prefer to have the renovation completed in stages. These homeowners may feel like they don’t have the budget to do a complete renovation in one phase, or are concerned about the amount of time and work that a full renovation will entail.

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Creating A Unique Touch To Your Home

Although you may have found your “dream home,” as you know, there’s always room for improvement. To ensure your house speaks to your personality, and doesn’t resemble all of the other houses on your street, we recommend that our clients add a unique touch to their home renovation. Not only is this an opportunity to be more involved in your home renovation process, but the thought behind it will ensure your love for your home will last for years to come. Here’s what to consider if you’re looking to add a unique touch to your home.

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See Our Contemporary Transformation of This Dated Residence

A home transformation is an exciting process that some of our clients choose to undergo to update elements of their existing structure. While some homeowners gravitate toward a more modernized version of their current home, they may also wish to improve some of the more practical elements of the structure.

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