I have some exciting news to share, remember my latest renovation project in the Junction Triangle on my investment property, well it got featured in Toronto Life, woohoo! I was so happy when Toronto Life wanted to share my story from how I got into real estate, renovating my first property and ending up here today. Read the Rest…
Category Archives: Recent Projects
Impromptu Backyard Makeover
Posted by:Aleksandra OleksakWith my discussion of a backyard oasis last week, it prompted me to think about the backyard in my latest home renovation project in the Junction Triangle. Luckily my boyfriend was just finishing up his latest renovation project and had a lot of extra grass left over which he so kindly gave to me, instead Read the Rest…
Renovation Update: The Big Reveal
Posted by:Aleksandra OleksakOn January 22, 2013 I started my $10,000 renovation challenge for the home I purchased in the Junction Triangle. This renovation was different from the others I had done previously and there were a lot of firsts for me. It was the first time I was working with such a small renovation budget, it was the first time I video blogged, Read the Rest…
My Houzz Feature
Posted by:Aleksandra OleksakI have some very exciting news to share for those of you who don’t already follow me on Twitter and my Facebook page. I received a very exciting email a few weeks ago that Houzz (one of my fav design websites) wanted to feature my last renovation project on their website, woohoo!!! I felt very Read the Rest…
Renovation Update: Last One
Posted by:Aleksandra OleksakOn January 22, 2013 I started my $10,000 renovation challenge for the home I purchased in the Junction Triangle. This renovation was different from the others I had done previously and there were a lot of firsts for me. It was the first time I was working with such a small renovation budget, it was the first Read the Rest…
Renovation Update: Almost Finished
Posted by:Aleksandra OleksakA month ago I shared with you my second video renovation update, giving you an update on my home renovation project in the Junction Triangle and reminded you of my $10,000 challenge. Since then I have spent the last month dealing with an unexpected problem, which I’m sure you know what that means, cha ching & Read the Rest…
Renovation Update: The Shopping
Posted by:Aleksandra OleksakA couple of weeks ago I shared with you my first ever video blog, giving you an update on my home renovation project in the Junction Triangle and reminded you of my $10,000 challenge. Since then I have spent a busy last couple of weeks purchasing finishes for the home while the progress moves right along. Read the Rest…
Video Renovation Update: The Paint!
Posted by:Aleksandra OleksakLast week I shared with you my latest renovation project as well as my $10,000 challenge. Since then the renovations have been progressing and I will be sharing the first of many updates via my first ever video blog. Before we begin, here’s a recap of my challenge: I put myself on a $10,000 max renovation budget, Read the Rest…
Design Project #2
Posted by:Aleksandra OleksakIf you follow me on Instagram or Twitter, you have probably seen me post all summer long bits and pieces on a current renovation that I was involved in, that was not my own. My boyfriend, Amir, has done it again, and asked me to help him (do it for him) choose colour palettes, finishes and decor for Read the Rest…
1st Floor Reno Recap
Posted by:Aleksandra OleksakA couple of months back I shared my 4th completed renovation project in the Junction Triangle, if you didn’t get a chance to see the post, just click here. Anyway I just posted before and after pictures with promises to break down the renovation floor by floor. So here is the recap of what I Read the Rest…