Renovated FIAVE you ever strolled past a newly renovated home and had an urge to peek in the windows to see what changes had been made? Here’s a chance to open a door and walk right i: to satisfy vour curiosity. The Greater Vancouver Home Builders? Association (GVHBA) invites the public to tour seven professionally renovated homes in the Greater Vancouver area on Sunday, May 24 from 1] a.m. to 5 p.m. The annual’ parade of renovated homes, presented by the GVHBA_ Renovation Council, will showcase the latest in renovation design, techniques and building products. “Professional renovators will be on site to discuss their work and offer advice. More than $1.3 billion will be spent on renovation in the Vancouver area this year and homeowners will be able to find, at the parade of homes, reno- vation ideas that they can use in their own homes,” said GVHBA Renovation Council chairman Ralph Belisle. Admission ro the seven homes is by pass- port, available at cach home for $5 per person, and then used for entry at the remaining six homes, Children are tree. Part proceeds will be donated to the Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter, a transition house for bar- tered women and their children. Qn the North Shore, the home at 175 West St. James Rd., North Vancouver will be open for viewing. API Construction did the renovations. It's a post-war boxed home trans- ~ formed into a lovely heritage-style home. Asecond floor was added to create a seclud- ed master bedroom, ensuite and breathtaking south-facing view. : A front porch and dining room were also added with hardwood floors, Brazilian slate, ’ granite countertops and stainless steel appli- ances and a bright walkout basement with a two-bedroom self-contained suite. _ The other homes are located around the CANYON HEIGHTS : om; . 4205 CAPILANO ROAD What an opportunity to live in a prime location ‘close to Cleveland & Handsworth Schools and minutes to downtown. This well kept 2 level home offers 3 bedrooms up, spacious éfiving room overtooking a large 80 x132 ft lot. = Well back off Capilano Rd. Down offers level .. entry and nanny‘s quarters with two more ¢ bedropms, By:appointment.oniy. ne reoue | ae Qi Ny o v ey ow MSS be showcased Lower Mainland. @ 2936 West 29th Ave., Vancouver. A rear addition and kitchen renevation to a classic 1930s west-side home. @ 1423 Duncan Dr., Tsawwassen. A com- plete “roof-off" renovation of a 1,265 square foot pwo-bedroom rancher. @ 57 Deerfield Dr., Tsawwassen . The origi- nal dark kitchen presented some renovation design challenges. @ 21211 92A Ave., North Delta. A well- kept 1950s home was transformed into a spa- cious and appealing “90s home, @ 1518 Smith Ave. Coquitlam. The entire x sidth of a 1960s home was extended 12 fee: into the backyard. @ 695 Linton St., Coquitlam. A new 23-foot by 12-foot family raom was added behind the existing dining room and kitchen. Information on the GVHBA parade of ren- ovated nomes is also available on the Internet at www.vancouverhomebuilders.org. a3 The purpose of the GVHBA Renovation Council is to help the association's members achieve a high level of technical excellence and customer satisfaction. It keeps members up to date on all facets of renovation with workshops, training programs and technical, financial and markerplace infor- mation, The GVHBA also helps consumers to rec- ognize the difference between professional renovators and “fly-by-nighters.” Its member renovators agree voluntarily to do business by the association’s Code of Ethics — dealing fair- ly and honestly with consumers and others in the industry. For more information, and a list of renovator members, call (604) 590-5256. Friday, May 15, 1998 - North Shore News - 67 PAS fl. rane Supporting Getler Gusiewss as a membor of the Betier Business Buresu 0 10779 Reg. A “View” is Worth a Thousand Words... and now it’s been reduced by $30,000!!! 3723 LONSDALE AVENUE $449,000 This unique home has virtually been rebuilt by the present owners. 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