Annual Parade of Renovated Homes set for Sunday
A few months ago, a renovation contractor asked me if I wanted to tour a Shaughnessy home where a complete makeover was nearing completion. Having viewed hundreds of renovated homes over the years, I wasn’t too keen to drive from Surrey to Shaughnessy just to wander through an empty house.
“Uh, thanks for asking. I’m kinda busy, so if you don’t mind, I’ll take a pass,” I told the renovator.
“It’s a $6-million renovation,” he replied.
“I’ll be there in 40 minutes,” I said.
The workmanship and customization were to die for. The home included unique, high-end features I hadn’t seen before. For example, the home’s nine toilets -some with remote controls (don’t ask) -cost $4,500 each…
Posted by: By Peter Simpson, Special to the Sun
Date: June 12, 2010