Samantha and Andrew were smart enough to buy their first home with a fully functioning basement apartment already built-in. They were told the previous owner had been renting the basement for $800 a month, which was exciting news to them. But when closing day arrived they were shocked to see the actual condition of the basement. Now Samantha is between jobs and they are desperate to take some pressure off of their finances. Fixing up this existing income suite seems the obvious solution, but it’s going to take a lot of work and some brilliant design ideas.
Resources
MATERIALS
Stucco Finishings:
Dessano Stucco Systems
www.dessano.com
Kitchen/Bathroom Cabinetry:
Mill’s Pride
www.millspride.com
Fridge/Dishwasher:
Danby
www.danby.com
Kitchen/Bathroom Fixtures
Kohler Co.
www.kohler.com
Countertop:
Wilsonart International
www.wilsonart.com
Drywall/Drywall Compound:
CGC Inc.
www.cgcinc.com
Furniture:
Urban Barn
www.urbanbarn.com
Hand Tools:
Irwin Industrial Tool Company
www.irwin.com
Construction Gear:
Mark’s Work Wearhouse
www.marks.com
Paint:
ICI Paints
www.icipaints.ca
Door Hardware:
Baldwin Hardware Corporation
www.baldwinhardware.com
TRADES
Designer:
Jen Laschinger - Dragonfly Design Group
jen@dragonflydesigngroup.ca
Electrician:
Alex Nunez – Mapleleaf Electric Inc.
www.mapleleafelectric.ca
Plumbers:
Igor – New Canadian Drain and Plumbing
www.newcanadiandrain.com
Waste Management:
Danny Looi – 310-DUMP
www.310-dump.com
Appraiser:
Paul Sloggett - Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology
www.senecac.on.ca
Building Permits:
Toronto Building
www.toronto.ca/building