After a long and considerably chilly winter, the sight of refreshing greens and gorgeous hues as the plants and flowers that decorate our communities spring into bloom is certainly a welcome one. Around this time, we here at Atlas Painting & Restorations Ltd. are at our busiest, as the good people of Greater Vancouver plan their renovation activities for the upcoming summer months. These projects are broad in terms of scope and depth, and can range from simply power washing a driveway to completely re-constructing one’s property in order to appeal to buyers. Dealing with all of the specifications required in order to make sure one’s springtime restoration can be an arduous task, however. Trying to remember all of the things that need maintenance is something that can stump even the most experienced of homeowners, effectively hindering a project’s completion time. Fortunately, we have compiled a list of some of the things that one should be aware of when assessing their own property. [Read more…]