Category: Blogs
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Redesigning Homes for Flooding
In the aftermath of our most recent flooding in Nova Scotia, many people are faced with basement remediation. Thought should be given to future flooding events. Whether you are on city sewer or have a septic system, consider installing a backflow prevention gate valve. Redesign your lowest floor above the base (or design) flood elevation…
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Looking to Rebuild?
In the aftermath of the May wildfire, many people are left without a home and waiting on insurance claims. Why don’t you use this time to design your new home? Perhaps you already have ideas and need help putting them on paper. Let me help you design plans to suit your needs and incorporate what…
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Tiny Homes
Tiny Homes seem to be all the rage, offering affordable housing to those who may be struggling to find a place to live, or provide a home or getaway for a minimalist. Maybe you’ve found a deal on windows and doors and want to build that backyard chalet. Let me help you create professional plans…
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Silver Lining
With the recent storm which left many homes and businesses flooded, while you are renovating, it might be a good time to and add features you may have been dreaming about. Perhaps you’d like to add a bathroom to your basement, a banquette or pool table to your entertainment room, an extra bedroom, a finished…
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Saving you Time and Money
Getting your ideas down on paper first, including all the fine details (appliance size, interior trim, floor to ceiling height, etc.), before sending drawings to an Engineer will save you time and money. Being prepared before construction begins will help eliminate headaches and a crew waiting for answers, and give you a seamless building experience.…
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Opportunity Knocks
While in Calgary on vacation, I saw an opportunity posted within my community, someone looking for a drafter, to come measure their office space so they could plan for renovations. I messaged them back, and told them I could do it, if they were willing to wait until my return. I got a message they…
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Pictures speak 1000 words…
After measuring the Ryan residence in New Glasgow, I began to draft the floor plans and couldn’t figure out why the 2nd floor had more square footage than the main floor, drove back, remeasured and took lots of pictures. While looking through all the pictures, I paused and thought, wait a minute, the upper level…
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Sharon’s Credentials
With an extensive career in Computer Assisted Design & Drafting, including AM/FM Telecom Mapping for OSP Consultants; Pattern Design for Unique Patterns; Oil & Gas Pipe Mapping for McElhanney Land Surveys; Multi-Plex Plans for Design Build Solutions with Shannex; The Calgary Airport Authority maintained Facility and Airfield record drawings with as-builds for Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical,…
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