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Practical guidance on flooring and custom cabinetry from our team, plus design ideas for Metro Vancouver homes.

Vancouver Fall Home Show 2026: Canadian Home Style at Booth 345, Plus an Online Kitchen Vote All October
North Vancouver’s Canadian Home Style brings a ten-minute floor clinic and Bauformat kitchens to the Vancouver Fal…
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Canadian Home Style Brings German Bauformat Kitchens to North Vancouver
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Metro Vancouver homeowners will soon be able to see German-manufactured Bauformat cabinetry in per…
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Cork Vs Plywood Vs Cement Board Floor Underlay
Among the many options for floor underlay, Cork is considered the most popular. But what about Plywood or Rubber? And wh…
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How to avoid moisture problems in wood
Moisture is the number one killer of wood floors in Metro Vancouver. Our wet winters, drier heating season, and damp coa…
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Best Wood Flooring Installation Practices
Best Wood Flooring Installation Practices for Metro Vancouver Are you looking to make the most of a flooring inst…
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What you Should Consider in Your Vancouver Kitchen Design
A great kitchen is planned long before the first cabinet is installed. In Metro Vancouver, where space is tight and budg…
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Wide-Plank White Oak in Vancouver Homes: A West Coast Modern Showcase
Wide-plank white oak has become the signature floor of West Coast modern homes in Vancouver, and for good reason. Its br…
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Subfloor Leveling for Older Vancouver Homes: What It Costs and Why It Matters
Older Vancouver homes settle, and decades of settling leave subfloors that are anything but flat. Install a new floor ov…
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The Vancouver Guide to Sustainable & Low-VOC Flooring (Cork, Marmoleum, Wool, FSC)
The flooring in your home affects the air you breathe in it. For Vancouver homeowners who care about health and sustaina…
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Cabinet Resurfacing Can Give Your Kitchen a Fresh Look
If you want to change the look of your kitchen without having to do a complete remodel, cabinet resurfacing may be the r…
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Made in BC: A Guide to Locally-Manufactured Hardwood Flooring
When you buy flooring in Vancouver, you can buy it from down the road. British Columbia has a real hardwood manufacturin…
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Flooring for Laneway Homes & Basement Suites in Metro Vancouver
Laneway homes and basement suites are one of the fastest-growing housing types in Metro Vancouver, and almost nobody wri…
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