CMHC – Renovating a Home

CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) has a wealth of useful and free information on their website on Renovating a Home.

Information and easy to understand tips are available on many subjects including Renovating for Energy Savings, Renovation Fact Sheets and Home Renovation Financing Options.

If you are considering a home renovation or already in the planning stages of a home renovation, take time to reference this highly useful resource at:

www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/renoho/index.cfm

Vancouver Home + Interior Design Show
Sept 9 – 12, 2010

The fall Vancouver Home & Interior Design Show, sponsored by the GVHBA (Greater Vancouver Home Builders Assn) will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre from Thursday, Sept 9 (evening only Thursday) through Sunday, September 12, 2010.

Traditionally in October at BC Place Stadium, the show has moved to the Vancouver Convention Centre (under the Sails) necessitating the earlier show dates.

Get ready to design style and renovate with the help of hundreds of Vancouver’s best design and renovation experts.  Tickets can be purchased online at a discount when entering GVHBA as the promotion code.

Don't miss Vancouver's Premiere design and renovation show. For more information visit:

www.vancouverhomeandinteriordesignshow.com

Come join TLC The Land Conservancy on Canada Day in celebrating West Vancouver’s unique heritage at the home of west coast icon B.C. Binning!

Come view the lush gardens, innovative architecture, and stunning view Renowned for his virtually unparalleled ability to amalgamate art, architecture, and education, Binning was in the vanguard of West Coast modern art and architecture

Thursday July 1st from 1-4 p.m.
Admission by donation
2968 Mathers Crescent (Just off of 29th and Marine Dr.)

Carpooling and public transit are recommended as parking is limited Contact The Land Conservancy for additional information:

(604) 733-2313/ ktaylor@conservancy.bc.ca
www.conservancy.bc.ca

This summer, join The Land Conservancy in a guided tour of the B.C. Binning Residence ! Come see a groundbreaking example of West Coast modern architecture designed personally by artist and architect B.C. Binning in West Vancouver. Designed in 1941, this national historic site was one of the first of its kind to set the stage for West Coast modern architecture, and eventually serve as a primary influence for Arthur Erickson. Following principles of early twentieth century modernism that influenced architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright, in conjunction with the artistic style of the abstract expressionists, the residence is truly unique. Register soon so you can learn more about this West Coast icon !

Quinton Construction Ltd & John Quinton are working on the ongoing upkeep & restoration of the BC Binning House and the Land Conservatory.

The Vancouver Heritage Foundation Hotdogs for Heritage
Sunday, July 11, 2010 11am – 3pm
5026 Connaught Drive
Entrance by Donation

Quinton Construction if proud to support this FUN-raising event for the whole family. Architectural Salvage Sale, Silent Auction, Beer Garden, Live Music by Headwater, games for the kids and of course free hot dogs.

For more information visit Hotdogs for Heritage.

John Quinton, President of Quinton Construction is currently on the Board of Directors of the Vancouver Heritage

Foundation. For more information on this organization, visit The Vancouver Heritage Foundation.

GVHBA Parade of Renovated Homes
Sunday, June 13, 2010
10am-4pm

The 17th annual Parade of Renovated Homes showcases 17 leading-edge, professionally renovated homes by expert renovators in Vancouver and the lower mainland. Featured this year, by Quinton Construction, is a full-height house lift creating a two-bedroom basement suite and storage, a rear addition incorporating a new kitchen and a full interior renovation. John Quinton, President of Quinton Construction and his staff will be on hand to offer expert advice and discuss their craftsmanship.

Other renovation projects include the relocation and restoration of a 1902 heritage bungalow and a wide diversity of transformations of homes built from the early 1900’s to the early 2000’s.

For more information on this event visit the GVBA website at GVHBC Parade of Renovated Homes.

The GVHBA (Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association) represents the residential construction industry in the Greater Vancouver Area. Visit the GVHBA at www.gvhba.org.