While a bonus room might not work well for roommates or guests who crave closets, privacy, and other comforts afforded by traditional rooms, there are plenty of other options for the space.

Depending on the size, shape, and location of a bonus room, it could be used as a crafts room, office, playroom, library, exercise room, teen/tween escape pod, or a combination of these.
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Another term for this versatile space is a "flex room." Add a TV, some shelves, and a sofa, and this narrow space with a sloped ceiling becomes a media room.

Average return at resale: 102%
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It costs about $10,500 to replace the tub, tile surround, floor, toilet, sink, vanity and fixtures. You’ll get back an average of $10,700 at resale, a recoup rate of 102 percent. If you can pipe a child’s name on a birthday cake, you can re-caulk a tub. Use a softener like CAULK-BE-GONE to get rid of the old caulk. Fill the tub with water after you’re done to stretch caulk while it dries. If your old tub is too large to fit out the door, re-glaze it for a like-new finish. Cost: $300 to $400. Remove dated wall coverings and apply a fresh coat of paint. For damaged walls, spray-on texture provides quick coverage.Replace old shower doors or remove them to add the illusion of space.

Average return at resale: 98.5%
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A minor kitchen remodel averages $14,913 for $14,691 at resale, a recoup rate of 98.5 percent. Do a minor remodel when your kitchen needs a cosmetic update and not a drastically different floor plan. A $15,000 kitchen update covers 30 feet of re-facing for cabinets and drawers, a new wall oven, cooktop, sink and fixtures, laminate countertops and resilient flooring. Put recessed lights 3’ to 5’ apart on center and 18" from cabinets to light the countertops. Running the lights between two joists is easier than running through the joists. If your home is worth more than $500,000, go with stone or trendy glass countertops. Cover old vinyl with floor leveler so the pattern doesn’t bleed through. You can’t put a second layer of vinyl on if the subfloor is below-grade concrete. Brighten up the kitchen by sanding and painting existing cabinets. It's much less expensive than buying new ones. Add decorator detail without the cost by changing drapes and window molding.

Bring the party home with a sleek built-in bar. The trend, which is a twist on 2016’s bar cart trend, is the perfect addition for homeowners who love to entertain. The bars add instant pizzazz to an otherwise traditional kitchen, plus offer built-in shelving for cocktail fixings, drinks, glasses and everything you’ll need for a ritzy night in. 

Whether you are looking to transform your house to put it on the market, or simply want to enhance your living environment and the aesthetic of the space where you spend the majority of your time, a partial or complete home renovation boasts an array of short term and long term benefits for homeowners. At Marcraft Homes, our experience in providing affordable home renovation services across the Tri-Cities has allowed us to better understand the market and the main benefits of investing money into home improvement services, and here’s our top 5 reasons why:

As the holiday season approaches, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued business.
It is business associates like you who make our jobs a pleasure and keep our business successful.

May your holiday season and the new year be filled with much joy, happiness and success.
​We look forward to working with you in the coming year and hope our business relationship continues for many years to come.

What: More than 100,000 twinkling lights will illuminate Lafarge Lake this holiday season in a magical outdoor display that’s sure to delight visitors of all ages. Coquitlam’s Lights at Lafarge Winter Lights Display is one of the largest free outdoor light events in the Lower Mainland, and this season’s spectacle will be even bigger and brighter than ever before.
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When: The lights display can be viewed seven days a week from dusk until 11 p.m. until Jan. 22. FREE!
​New this year, the lights will remain on until ​1 a.m. on Jan. 1 for visitors to take a magical stroll through the park to ring in the New Year!​

Now that you have determined the look and feel of your kitchen it is time to choose the appliances that best suit your desires. Here are our Top 5 picks of the Best Luxury Appliances.

Once you have a well thought out plan for your kitchen layout the next step is creating the look and feel for your new kitchen
“It is important to remember that you want to create a kitchen that flows the with rest of your house design,” said Matthew Jauck, Project Manager at Marcraft Homes.
Here are some examples illustrated on Houzz of popular kitchen trends for 2015: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34296714/list/trend-watch-13-kitchen-looks-expected-to-be-big-in-2015

The kitchen is the heart of any Vancouver home, and a custom kitchen remodel can make your whole house feel brand new. With the New Year, now’s the perfect time to call the luxury professionals at Marcraft Homes & Renovations and get started on the kitchen of your dreams!
The first step is choosing what style of kitchen you are looking for! Here are the Top 6 kitchen layouts, as seen on HGTV: