Conflict Happens!
As a business owner, it is impossible to avoid conflict as challenging situations and problem-solving can be a daily occurrence. The most important aspect of a problem is how it is managed and resolved as...
22 May, 2019
Testimonials
Building an Independent Company
As an entrepreneur, it can be difficult to let go of tasks and allow others to perform them. Many business owners truly believe that they can do the job better than others. This is not...
24 April, 2019
Work that Hurts!
Living in your home during a renovation has its challenges; the dangers of a work site exist and should not be taken lightly. Safety is critical when you plan and start a renovation. If you decide...
15 March, 2019
Monk Renovation – Video
01 March, 2019
Taxes & fees in the Home Building & Renovations Industry
In Nova Scotia and in particular the greater Halifax (HRM) area, when building and renovating homes, the public, is becoming increasingly burdened with taxes, fees and development charges. In Nova Scotia unlike British Columbia, Alberta,...
13 February, 2019
Being a self employed owner of a renovation company
Did you know that the residential construction industry is one of Canada’s largest employers? Our industry directly or indirectly employs over 1.23 Million people. This industry contributes a payroll of over $70 Billion per year...
27 December, 2018
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
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