From our Partners’ Green Living Tips to Launching a Wildlife Charity Fundraiser and an Instagram “Reusable” Giveaway! We are grateful for this planet we get to call home ?. We rounded up our #AlairEarthDay actvities throughout the region below. We called upon our Partners and Alair Juniors to share their green lifestyle habits and things we can implement at home such as how to save energy, reduce water or waste. We created a highlight video – check it out! We believe change doesn’t happen overnight, but we are committed to learning and that every green action matters. How do you live green ..read more

“Keep going, do the impossible, break down barriers by being excellent and by being you. Don’t focus on competition and proving yourself, focus on learning each day and implementing what you learn in the project to follow.” – Jocelyn Kent, Project Manager at Alair Homes Orillia and Barrie March 8 is International Women’s Day. For over a century, it’s been a day to celebrate women’s rights and equality. In honour of this day, we are proud to profile some of the trailblazing women in our Alair Homes Ontario family and also highlight the changing role of women in construction and those making the ..read more

Beanies, Blankets and Mini-Holiday Homes To Give Warmth and Spark Joy With COVID-19 increasing the pressure on our postal system, and decreasing our ability to get close to our valued clients and industry partners this year, in lieu of distributing gifts, the Ontario Region is participating in three community-based initiatives. We are grateful to have the chance to support local businesses, spotlight local charities and surprise those in need by safely giving gifts of warmth this time of year. We hope you can be inspired by these activities to continue to keep giving with us. Bather Beanies We ..read more

It’s all in the sweet details to shine a light on those in need this season With a goal of either bringing to life miniature versions of homes we have built across the Ontario region this past year or creating homes inspired by a community in which we build, we wanted to give back this season. Many of our talented Partners safely participated with their teams and/or families to create incredible life-like designs with a holiday twist. Each home was constructed out of a variety of materials and was inspired by a charity, cause, or community that is meaningful to its team. As Alair is proud to b ..read more

Clarifying expectations and defining the critical steps The prospect of having your home built is exciting, and to many people, a little daunting as well. That’s mostly because there are a few unknown elements to every project that’s in the conceptual phase…don’t worry, I’m here to help you know what to expect, share timelines, and answer the most common questions to help you plan your home. Research and Planning: How long, how much, where to start, when to start Before going down that path and answering those important questions for you, you need to answer a few for yourself. The most importa ..read more

If you haven’t ventured into the racks of luxury vinyl flooring samples at the flooring centre, you may be in for a surprise. This kind of flooring is is becoming widely popular due to its inherent benefits. New printing technology and finishing materials make it almost indistinguishable from a real stone or wood floor. Why Use Vinyl? Vinyl floors were once second best after the real deal, but that’s no longer the case. Instead, people use vinyl now because it’s: Easy to install Cushioned, which prevents broken dishes and injuries from falls Quiet Easy to clean Durable Vinyl also comes in a wi ..read more

Thanks to all the potential benefits, it is no surprise that wallpaper trends and designs keep evolving. Wallpapers are pocket friendly, and today’s designs are far much better and unique than what the market offered in the past. Wondering how to add more colour in a room, create a different atmosphere or maybe mask a blemish on the wall? You can never go wrong with wallpaper explaining why this is a key driver when it comes to home improvements today. Floral Wallpaper Contrary to what some people think, modern floral wallpapers do not look or feel old thanks to the fashion-forward energy and ..read more