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The True Cost of Deferring Condo Maintenance
In my younger days while driving back from a friend's house in the middle of the night, I heard an awful sound... CLUNK - Skrrrrrrrrrrrr! My tire had completely gone out. And by gone out, I mean it was toast. I can't say I was surprised. Earlier that day my friends...
The Top 5 Reasons To Use A Design-Build On Your Next Common Area Renovation
When thinking of a large interior common element projects, it is easy to become focused on the finished product. This is especially true if you are working with a designer and they've provided renderings and you can't wait to see them come to life. However, the real...
9 Reasons Project Managers Are A Condo Manager’s Best Friend
The role of a condo manager can be a great fit for those who thrive in a dynamic environment where you are called on to wear many different hats throughout the course of a day. It is especially fitting for those who are driven, and get fulfillment out of improving...
9 Things To Consider Before Your Next Interior Common Element Renovation
An interior condo renovation is an exciting opportunity to make some big changes to some of the most common areas of your building – changes that affect your whole condominium community. Whether you are considering a lobby makeover, corridors, party room, or all of...
Fire Code Crackdown
In September 2019, ACMO brought a Fire Code Enforcement Crackdown to the attention of condominium professionals provincially. More specifically, the crackdown is conducted by municipal Fire Services and is targeted primarily towards high-rise and multi-unit...
8 Great Reasons to Renovate Your Condo
In early summer, I had a meeting with a condo manager to discuss some building repairs and possible upgrades. Walking into the entrance and lobby area, I noticed that it had impeccable and beautiful decor - for a funeral parlour. I soon found out that I wasn't alone...
How It’s Done: Exterior Caulking
While caulking can often be overlooked in the grand scheme of condo maintenance, caulking can be an easy and budget-friendly way to solve some common problems within your condo. For one, it helps to save money, energy, and ultimately the environment. It also keeps...
5 Reasons Your Condo Needs a Makeover
As spring fades and summer comes into bloom we tend to spend more time outdoors. But with the snow and rain out of the way, our biggest investments may now start to show signs of wear. One of the great things about living in a condo is that most (if not all) of the...
Guide: Caulking On Condos
One of the most overlooked aspects of a home is the caulking (or sealant). The protective and aesthetic benefits of a new paint job or new roof are obvious and nice to look at. But what about the thing that keeps out unwanted water, air, dust, insects, and sometimes...