What is Sales?
Nobody wants to be sold anything and a home renovation is no exception. We all prefer to be well-informed in order to make wise spending decisions rather than feeling forced into a purchase. A general rule...
12 December, 2018
Testimonials
Who is Responsible – “Due Diligence”?
As an industry professional, I never want to hear bad things about my industry, however, I hear far too many horror stories about home renovations gone wrong; everything from a project that was scheduled for...
22 November, 2018
Arbing – Home Renovation
Project Category: Addition Company Info: MONK Renovations Project Summary: What We Did - This project took a tired old kitchen, removed a dysfunctional (10 ft x 10 ft) previous addition with cinder block...
29 October, 2018
Paliwal – Most Outstanding Kitchen Renovation
A 14 year old two (2) story home in Portland Hills, Dartmouth with a kitchen, which was much too small to be functional for a busy family of 5, plus friends and family who visit...
29 October, 2018
Burns – Addition (Garage & Living Space)
Identifying the Client Needs - Critical for the success of any project was understanding the needs of the client. In this case, we had a growing family with 2 young girls, lack of storage,...
29 October, 2018
MONK – Renovator of the Year!
For the second time in three years, Monk Renovations has been awarded Renovator of the Year at the Canadian Home Builders’ Association - Nova Scotia (CHBA-NS) Peter Kohler Peak Awards. This is no small feat...
29 October, 2018
What are the steps in the process of completing a renovation?
Every professional renovator or builder follows a similar process to successfully complete a renovation. Keeping in mind that each contractor may add their personal touches, here are the basic steps. Step #1 – Before most...
29 October, 2018
CHBA NS 2018 Renovator of the Year!
Monk Renovations may have won the coveted title of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association Nova Scotia Renovator of the Year, however company owner, Dan Monk, is quick to assert there is nothing special about the...
12 October, 2018
What makes a contractor / small business owner tick?
As a small business owner who employs 11 people full time, I am familiar with the pressure and responsibility that every small business owner faces to their business is successful to ensure their skilled and...
10 October, 2018
Do we need a contract?
Unfortunately, a handshake agreement doesn’t cut it anymore. There are too many unscrupulous people who are all too willing to take advantage of a situation for their own gain. Reputable businesses have contracts for everything,...
13 August, 2018