One of the main purposes of this magazine has always been to inspire homeowners to take up a hammer and saw and start working on their own home renovation project; to apply some elbow grease and fashion an abode that fit ones lifestyle. And the stories we have in this issue - particularly in the Alberta portion – are a well of inspiration.
First off, we have Edmonton’s own DIY Mommy who took her considerable do-it-yourself skills and applied it to renovating a tiny lakeside cabin and make it into the family’s own dream vacation home, and a source of rental income as well. In Calgary, we spoke to a parttime handyman, Amadeo Giron Jr., to see how he was able to bring a vision for a more contemporary kitchen while saving a ton by doing most of the work himself. Then we have design and décor pro, Trisha Isabey, give us tips in how she was able to mold the best of the Old World and the new to come up with a kitchen design that’s timeless.
Thanks as well to everyone who came by our booth at the last Calgary Home+ Garden Show last March to say “hi” and to join our contest. I’ve forgotten how fun those shows are and interacting with others in the home improvement industry and the readers. That last show was a sure-fire indication that there is still a strong appetite for what this magazine offers – inspiration! We’ll see you again at the next one.
Congratulations to the February/March 2022 winner of the Trisha Isabey lifestyle contest – Sin Nga Sindy Chan, Calgary.
Kitchen beat
If home is where the heart is, then the kitchen is its heartbeat. As the epicentre of the home, the kitchen is where we gather, create, nourish and entertain. Whether you’re renovating, redesigning, or just looking to refresh with some new kitchen accessories and small appliances (hello KitchenAid Beetroot stand mixer on page 20 and Smeg Dolce & Gabbana Toaster on page 14!) this issue is sure to serve up all kinds of inspiration.
RENO + DECOR magazine is proud to announce the finalists in the Renovation categories for the 2022 CHBA–Edmonton Region Awards of Excellence. Winners in these categories will be announced on April 2, 2022, at the Awards of Excellence in Housing gala. See page 74 to check out the renovators that have been recognized as the best in the industry. Congratulations to all the finalists!
We hope everyone’s enjoying the magazine. If you have any comments or a renovation story you would like to share, please write us – we would love to hear from you.
Happy Renovating!