Do you understand the new tax that will be imposed on July 2010?
Many Canadians do not realize the impact this tax will have on them.
The Gst and the Pst taxes will be combined and nearly everything will cost you 13%. At the moment you do not pay PST which is 8% on labour - example- mechanic, plumber, electrican, appliance serviceman , building contractor etc. After July next year you will be charged 8% on their labour. So instead of only paying 5% GST , you will pay 5%GST and 8%PST which equals 13%. Which makes any kind of repair or project you are comtemplating a lot more expensive!
You can thank Mr.McGinty and Mr. Harper for that!
I will be posting more information on this tax in the next few weeks.

We are committed to a set of values which drive the way we do business, integrity may be an old fashioned concept, but we are convinced that it is the foundation on which relationships must be based. We keep our promises, tell the truth and accept responsibility. In a business where contractors are know for breaking promises, Village Builders is known for keeping them.
We attempt to treat all people with dignity and respect.
We are always striving for excellence.
We don't comprise on quality.
We seek long term relationships characterized by mutual trust and frequent communications, before, during and after the project.

How are you collecting your 15% tax credit this year?
The Federal Government budget will allow homeowners a deduction of 15% on your 2009 tax return towards a home renovation.You will be able to claim a tax credit up to a maximum of $1350.00 depending of course how much yur renovation is.
The following are some examples of renovations you can do to qualify for the credit:
additions, 2nd floor added, garage, carport,new kitchen, new bathroom, finished basement, home theater, new windows, siding, stone exterior, new front door, decks, pergola, fix a leaky basement, dormers, home office,new interior, new veranda, sunroom, insulation upgrade, flooring and the list goes on.
Call us at 466-3202 to discuss improving your home .

check out www.villagebuilders.ca website to see all the green products that village builders uses in their custom homes.

Are you concerned about icicles hanging down from your roof or a buildup of ice on your roof? This occurs when snow melts off the roof over the heated portion of the home and freezes when the water comes to the cold portion of your roof like the overhangs or eaves. The question becomes - why is the snow melting in the first place.Sometimes there is nothing wrong and you cannot prevent this from happening. If you get warm days with temperatures outside melting the snow and cold nights below freezing this can cause ice buildup. If your house has a lot of dormers or a complicated roof design , this can cause a loss of heat between the framing lumber that have been nailed together.This occurs in the natural drying out of the lumber after the house has been built
The things you can prevent are loss of heat through your roof surfaces. Poor insulation and / or poor ventilation in your attic can let heat pass through the roof deck and shingles causing the snow to melt. Poor insulation is easy to improve, but ventilation needs an explanation. Most roofs are designed to handle the humid air that passes through the soffit and out a roof vent, not through the roofing. If this circulation of air is hampered in any way then you will get ice dams. Calls us for a consultation or a qualified roofer in your area.