by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Luxury Garage Builds
A garage suite (carriage suite) is a self-contained living space built above or beside a detached garage, and in Calgary it requires both a development permit and a building permit plus compliance with the Land Use Bylaw for height, setbacks, and parking. Built to...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Luxury Garage Builds
Heated driveway and walkway systems use electric cables or hydronic (glycol) tubing embedded under the surface to melt snow and ice automatically, making them well suited to Calgary’s freeze-thaw winters, steep driveways, and shaded north-facing entries. They...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Bathroom Renovations
For most Calgary bathrooms, a freestanding tub is the statement choice for a spacious ensuite, while a built-in alcove or drop-in tub is the practical, space-efficient pick for smaller and family bathrooms where a tub-shower combo makes sense. Freestanding tubs need...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Bathroom Renovations
The best bathroom mirror for a Calgary renovation balances vanity width, lighting, and style, and popular 2026 choices include backlit LED mirrors, framed statement mirrors, and full-width mirrors over double vanities. The right pick depends on your vanity size,...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Basement Renovations
Calgary homeowners can add a basement sauna in three main types — traditional Finnish with a heated stove, infrared with radiant panels, and steam rooms — each with different power, ventilation, and waterproofing needs. Infrared is the simplest to fit into an already...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Kitchen Renovations
In a Calgary kitchen renovation, appliances are a separate purchase you make directly — Olympic City Renovations installs and integrates them but does not include appliance costs in the renovation quote. Budget for your appliance package on its own, and choose your...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Kitchen Renovations
Most Calgary kitchen renovations need permits when they involve electrical, plumbing, gas, or structural changes — a like-for-like cosmetic refresh may not, but moving a sink, adding circuits, or relocating a gas line does. Permits are pulled through the City of...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Bathroom Renovations
Choosing a bathroom vanity in Calgary comes down to size, style, and material, with 24 to 36 inches typical for a powder room and 60 to 72 inches common for a double ensuite vanity. The right vanity balances storage, counter space, and how the room is used, and the...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Luxury Garage Builds
The most effective garage storage in Calgary layers three zones — vertical wall systems (slatwall, track or pegboard) for tools, overhead ceiling racks for seasonal and bulky items, and enclosed cabinetry to protect gear from winter grit and road salt. Getting bikes,...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Luxury Garage Builds
A home car lift in a Calgary garage needs adequate ceiling height — typically 11 to 12 feet of clearance for a two-post or four-post lift when stacking vehicles — plus a properly thick, level concrete slab and a dedicated electrical circuit. Many existing garages need...
