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Outdoor Oasis: Bringing the Comforts of Indoor Living to Your Back Deck or Outdoor Space

As the summer season approaches, there's no better time than to transform your outdoor space into a luxurious retreat. Imagine enjoying the comforts of indoor living right in your backyard, with cozy seating, entertainment systems, and a fully equipped kitchen.

Exterior Home Design: Contemporary vs Modern – Exploring the Differences

When it comes to exterior home design, two terms often come up: contemporary and modern. While these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they actually refer to two distinct design styles. Learn the difference between the two with Ackard Contractors.

Reimagining spaces: Ackard Contractors named Renovator of the Year

Ackard Contractors was named Renovator of the Year at the Canadian Home Builders' Association-Edmonton Region Awards of Excellence in Housing—their 11th such award!

Unlocking Safety Excellence: The Importance of COR Certification for all Stakeholders: Workers, Trade Partners, Homeowners.

Learn more about COR (Certificate of Recognition) and COR Certification, like what it means and why it's important, with the team from Ackard Contractors.

What to Consider When Building a Custom Home

Knowing what to consider when creating your dream home is important, in this article, we go over what you should focus on.

Six Common Custom Home Myths Debunked

There are many misconceptions about custom home building, from prices to moving in times, we debunk them in this article.

Poor Indoor Air Quality: How Does It Affect Health?

It is essential to consider indoor air quality in your property. Here’s how poor indoor air quality can affect your health.

5 Reasons to Hire a Structural Engineer for Home Construction

If there is one professional that many to-be homeowners tend to forget or even downplay the importance of, it is the structural engineer. Read on!

5 Tips on Assessing What You Truly Want in a Home

Finding or building a new home may be an exciting experience. However, determining what you genuinely want and need—as well as what you can afford—may be difficult. Setting priorities among many diverse preferences is the first step in making these judgments.We put up these five recommendations to help you figure out what you want in a house.

What To Consider For Your Kitchen Renovation

The kitchen is the heart of the home, which makes it extra tricky to renovate. This guide explores considerations for your kitchen renovation.

Reimagining Spaces

Ackard Contractors named Renovator of the Year. Ackard wins 11th title at 2024 Canadian Home Builders' Edmonton Region Awards of Excellence in Housing.

What Is Smart Home Technology?

Smart technology in our homes is growing and now benefiting everyone. This article explores how smart homes work and what features you might enjoy.

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