In this episode of the SRC Toolbox podcast we talk to Nick Hishon from Champion Mortgage here in Guelph.   

Nick and I discuss a number of topics including: 

Thanks to Nick for taking the time to chat with us. Once again, I’ve learned a lot about financing renovations that I didn’t know and is going to be really helpful when it comes time for me to renovate my own house. 

I hope you learned something from Matt and something in the process. Major apologies to Nick as well since we did this interview a few weeks ago but life has gotten in the way.  If you’re interested in more topics check out our library of content on YouTube, iTunes or wherever you take in your podcasts.  

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In this episode of the SRC Toolbox podcast we talk to Matt Leblanc from Leblanc Roofing here in Guelph. Matt and I sit down and discuss a number of topics including:

Once again, I’ve learned that my success as a contractor is not connected to my failure as a homeowner. So, I need to go out and clean my gutters asap.

I hope you learned something from Matt and something in there helps you understand your roof a bit better. If this did help you please give us a like and follow

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In this episode of the SRC Toolbox podcast we talk to an old friend of mine, Mike Rafter, about basement apartments. Mike has a lot of experience with rentals and has had 2 basement apartments.

This is a really laid back conversation and Mike shares a ton of what he has learned over the years.

Some of the things we discuss include

It’s always great to talk to Mike and I am hoping to actually see him in person once all this lockdown stuff is over. But I am not the only one anxious for that.

I hope you learned something from all of Mike’s experience. If you did please give us a like and a follow

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In this episode of the SRC Toolbox podcast we talk to Jide Atilola from Atilola Real Estate about the age old debate - Renovate vs Relocate

We discuss

Special thanks to Jide Atilola from Atilola Real Estate for his time.

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In this episode of the SRC Toolbox Podcast we talk to Adam Leroy of Hy-Mark Mechanical about how your furnace is like the lungs of your home. It's a good idea to take care of it.  

We discuss: 

1) Maintenance 

2) Changing your furnace filter 

3) Smart Thermostats  

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In this episode of the SRC Toolbox podcast we talk to Keegan Egressy from Cornerstone Trade Solutions about everything hotwater tanks including:  

I hope this helps you understand your your hotwater tank a bit better. I know I learned a ton.  

Thanks again to Keegan and Cornerstone Trade Solutions for their time and thanks for listening!

In this episode of the SRC Toolbox we talk to Charlotte Verge from Speed River Contracting about the 3 different types of shower renovations, how much each one costs and how long they take.

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In this episode of the SRC Toolbox Podcast Charlotte and I discuss all the steps involved with supplying a quote to a client leading into the contract and project starts.

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In this episode of the SRC Toolbox Podcast we discuss a recent conversation with a client about the first steps in taking an illegal/non-registered basement apartment and get it on the path to being a legal/registered basement apartment.

We discuss how these outlaw apartments have come to be and our experience bringing them up to code.

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In this episode of the SRC Toolbox Podcast we talk to Charlotte Verge, our Project Manager, about what happens in our first conversation with client's to help them achieve their goals.

We discuss:

1) Being upfront about where you are in your process

2) That education on the process is a significant piece of the conversation

3) The "ballpark cost" idea

4) Being transparent on cost

5) Changes in material costs due to Covid 19

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