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Design Home Renovations for Future Needs

Discover how Ackard Contractors can transform your home for Aging in Place. We specialize in renovations that enhance accessibility, comfort, and style, ensuring your home meets future needs seamlessly.

Bathroom Trends: Adaptability, Aging in Place & Mobility Features

Design a flexible bathroom layout for aging in place! Explore tips and ideas to create a safe, stylish, and adaptable space that meets your needs now and in the future.

Kitchen Chronicles: A Guide to Modernizing Your Culinary Space

Discover the ultimate guide to modernizing your culinary space! Learn tips, trends, and design ideas to transform your kitchen into a stylish, functional haven.

Small Space, Big Impact Space-Saving Hacks for Urban Living

Discover space-saving hacks for urban living with expert tips on multifunctional furniture, vertical storage, lighting, and minimalist design. Maximize style and functionality in every square inch of your home.

The Heart of the Home: Cozy and Inviting Kitchen Renovation Ideas

Transform your kitchen into a warm, welcoming space with cozy renovation ideas—from open concept layouts and white kitchens to farmhouse charm and sustainable solutions. Discover how to make the heart of your home truly shine.

What Adds the Most Resale Value to a House?

Top 9 Trending Paint Colors for a Stylish Home Upgrade

How Much Does a Kitchen Renovation Cost in Edmonton?

Ackard Wins 2025 BILD Edmonton Metro Award

Your bathroom is more than just a utility space; it's where your day begins and ends. Whether you're planning for retirement, welcoming older parents, or future-proofing your bathroom, this year's trends focus on flexibility, aging in place and accessibility. Here's how these features benefit you.

Outdoor Oasis: Bringing the Comforts of Indoor Living to Your Back Deck or Outdoor Space

As the summer season approaches, there's no better time than to transform your outdoor space into a luxurious retreat. Imagine enjoying the comforts of indoor living right in your backyard, with cozy seating, entertainment systems, and a fully equipped kitchen.

Exterior Home Design: Contemporary vs Modern – Exploring the Differences

When it comes to exterior home design, two terms often come up: contemporary and modern. While these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they actually refer to two distinct design styles. Learn the difference between the two with Ackard Contractors.

Reimagining spaces: Ackard Contractors named Renovator of the Year

Ackard Contractors was named Renovator of the Year at the Canadian Home Builders' Association-Edmonton Region Awards of Excellence in Housing—their 11th such award!

Unlocking Safety Excellence: The Importance of COR Certification for all Stakeholders: Workers, Trade Partners, Homeowners.

Learn more about COR (Certificate of Recognition) and COR Certification, like what it means and why it's important, with the team from Ackard Contractors.

What to Consider When Building a Custom Home

Knowing what to consider when creating your dream home is important, in this article, we go over what you should focus on.

Six Common Custom Home Myths Debunked

There are many misconceptions about custom home building, from prices to moving in times, we debunk them in this article.

Poor Indoor Air Quality: How Does It Affect Health?

It is essential to consider indoor air quality in your property. Here’s how poor indoor air quality can affect your health.

5 Reasons to Hire a Structural Engineer for Home Construction

If there is one professional that many to-be homeowners tend to forget or even downplay the importance of, it is the structural engineer. Read on!

5 Tips on Assessing What You Truly Want in a Home

Finding or building a new home may be an exciting experience. However, determining what you genuinely want and need—as well as what you can afford—may be difficult. Setting priorities among many diverse preferences is the first step in making these judgments.We put up these five recommendations to help you figure out what you want in a house.

What To Consider For Your Kitchen Renovation

The kitchen is the heart of the home, which makes it extra tricky to renovate. This guide explores considerations for your kitchen renovation.

Reimagining Spaces

Ackard Contractors named Renovator of the Year. Ackard wins 11th title at 2024 Canadian Home Builders' Edmonton Region Awards of Excellence in Housing.

What Is Smart Home Technology?

Smart technology in our homes is growing and now benefiting everyone. This article explores how smart homes work and what features you might enjoy.