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A spring mountain scene through a window, with prints, gloves and a hammer resting on the ledge.

Cost of Hesitation

Back to Permit and Planning (Part 1) The biggest mistake people make in this valley is thinking they have all summer to get a project moving. They spend May window shopping and June “thinking it over,” then they’re shocked when…

A spring mountain scene through a window, with prints, gloves and a hammer resting on the ledge.

Spring Renovation, Permits and Planning

If you’ve been staring at the mountains through a foggy window all winter, you know May is when things finally get real. The snow’s retreating up the scree slopes and it’s time to stop talking about that kitchen gut or…

A deck being repaired with Canmore in the background

Bow Valley Deck Repair Advice

Living in the Bow Valley means your outdoor space is basically your second living room, but between the wild Chinook temperature swings and that high-altitude UV, your deck takes a serious beating. Whether you’re running a mountain-side rental or just…