Who's Who Renovations

who's who renovations january 2016 3 who's who renovations who's who Y our home is your haven. So when you decide you want to update its style or functionality, you want know the company you choose is skilled, passionate and highly reputable when it comes to the renovations you've decided on. Whether it's a full kitchen or bathroom makeover, new furniture or upgrading and improving the heating and cooling systems in your home, this city's renovation and home-improvement businesses have you covered. As you flip through these pages, you'll be sure to get a sense of the quality professionals available to take you through every step of your home upgrades, whatever you're looking to update or improve. Whether it's your "forever home" or your starter house, your renovation plan is unique and the companies featured in these pages understand that. Gone are the days of one-size-fits- all renovations. Your home is the biggest investment you're likely to make in your lifetime, so you want to rest assured the company you hire gets that any changes should balance both form and function. Read on and you'll get a sense of the pride these companies take in their work and how they'll tailor it to you and your family's needs. Make sure to check out all the companies' websites to learn more about their success stories and the newest styles and technologies they can bring to your home. And it doesn't end there. With the Winnipeg Renovation Show coming up Jan. 15-17 at the RBC Convention Centre, you'll have a chance to to meet many of the professionals who will help you realize your dreams of an ideal home. Take in the show to get expert advice from the likes of HGTV's Bryan Baeumler, host of House of Bryan, or talk to RenoMark- certified renovators about how best to proceed with your renovations — whether you've done it all before, or your plans happen to be sketched on a napkin. For more information, visit winnipegrenovationshow.com. Styles change and needs shift, so whether you're after the latest design trends or want to be on the cutting edge when it comes to energy efficiency, you'll find it all in this magazine and at the Winnipeg Renovation Show. ♦ Publisher Bob Cox Vice President sales Laurie Finley Manager of niche Products Barb Borden Barb.Borden@freepress.mb.ca editor Jason Halstead jjhphoto@gmail.com Writers Nancy Boomer Kathryne Cardwell Todd Lewys Donna Maxwell PhotograPhy Darcy Finley Provided by the featured companies design Jane Chartrand Jennifer McFee Donna Minkus Holli Moncrieff Jim Timlick View online at winnipegfreepress.com/publications Cover photo and above image courtesy of urban effects. If you're ready for a remodelling or renovation project that will exceed your expectations and change the way you think about home improvement, visit urbaneffects.com or call 204-654-8610. Welcome home!

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