Sep 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
It has been a month since our last house renovation update and a lot has changed. Over the last month we have had our ecoEnergy inspection. About 2 weeks after our inspection, we received a full report identifying changes that we can make in order to make our house...
Aug 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
As our renovation date gets closer, we are getting our final quotes and doing some research on government grants that are available to the public. Here are two websites that some of you might find helpful. As it turns out, if you are willing to do the work...
Jul 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
The “R” word is something that many people are scared of; and it’s no wonder when you hear horror stories of reno’s gone wrong where budgets are blown and timelines don’t exist. We at Hawthorne Kitchens always strive to help...
Jun 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
As someone who checks the 25-30 age category box, I often think that I don’t have a style yet- and I don’t think I’m alone. Clothing, colours, decor…… I can’t say there’s a style that fits me the best. One day I am...
Jun 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
Summer in Manitoba means three things: mosquitoes, bbq’s and the great outdoors. Though many of us hardy Manitobans spend time outside during the frigid winter months, no one can deny that the mood in Manitoba changes once summer hits. We were made...