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A recently built bungalow beauty on a quiet street in North Glenmore Park is a testament to Alec Williams’ personal vision. Alec jumped at the opportunity to purchase the North Glenmore lot as he felt it was perfectly sized for a luxury bungalow. An ode to prairie modernism, this stunning home with 12-foot ceilings was just what Calgary buyers were looking for, selling within days of listing and well over the list price.

Today’s homebuyers know that a bungalow supports aging in place, allows for big open concept spaces, and larger one-floor footprints so bedrooms, living spaces and outdoor rooms can flow seamlessly.

This bungalow beauty is s testament to Alec Williams’ personal vision. He jumped at the opportunity to purchase the North Glenmore lot as he felt it was perfectly sized for a luxury bungalow. An ode to prairie modernism, this stunning home with 12-foot ceilings was just what Calgary buyers were looking for, selling within days of listing and well over the list price. Today’s homebuyers know that a bungalow supports aging in place, allows for big open concept spaces, and larger one-floor footprints so bedrooms, living spaces and outdoor rooms can flow seamlessly.

It’s been a busy and inspiring year at Alec Williams Construction. I want to thank you all for being a part of our journey.

Since it’s the season for looking back, I thought I’d share highlights from the blog in 2019 – some of our most read and most shared articles.

Recapping 2019

New Year, New you?
If you have been thinking about starting fresh in the new year and getting back into that exercise routine, why not consider an at home workout space? Here are a few things to consider when creating an ideal space for building your perfect home gym.

alecwilliamsconstruction.ca/new-years-resolutions

The Rise of the Bungalow
Considering buying or renovating a home this year, don't overlook a bungalow. This style of home is on the rise, and you can read about why I am big fan on the blog.

alecwilliamsconstruction.ca/the-rise-of-the-humble-bungalow

YYC’s best neighbourhoods
One of the few born and raised Calgarians of my generation, I know and love this City wholeheartedly. I truly believe our town is one of the best places in the world to live, play and enjoy all life has to offer. You can read my two part series on the blog:

alecwilliamsconstruction.ca/awcs-list-of-best-neighbourhoods-in-yyc

alecwilliamsconstruction.ca/explore-calgarys-prime-inner-city-neighbourhoods

An apple a day
We all know the old saying, ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away.’ And as some of us get older, we know it takes a lot more than an apple to keep us functioning at our peak. I share my best advice for stopping disease in your home before it starts or halting it before complications arise.

alecwilliamsconstruction.ca/an-apple-a-day

Thank you all for your support in 2019 and I look forward to catching up with you in 2020. Please feel free to reach out any time with your questions. We’re here to help you create the home of your dreams. Please give me a call at 403-390-7708 or shoot me an email.

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New Year’s Resolutions - Alec Williams Construction As the glow of the holiday lights fade, we inevitably take stock of the past year and make plans for the one to come. Fresh in our minds are the successes and failures of the holiday season. This often leads to the dreaded New Year’s resolution.

As we head into the holidays, we're sharing one of our most popular past blogs ... For the Love of a Good Party! Click through to the website for our top tips:

For the love of a good party - Alec Williams Construction I recently caught up with a couple who had just packed their youngest off to university. As they looked around their family friendly main floor space, the newly-minted empty nesters wondered aloud, ‘What now?’

Sharing one of our most loved blogs about making our homes the perfect gathering place during the holidays!

There's no place like home for the holidays There truly is no place like home for the holidays. While it’s cold outside and the snow is falling, inside we’re toasty warm with fires crackling, cookies baking and memories being shared.

Winter’s here, and while Mother Nature has been easy on us so far, we know it’s not long before we settle in for a long and cold winter’s nap. Alberta’s potential extremes mean our houses have to be ready for those cold temperatures and big snow falls.

Check your roofing

Before the snow settles in, it’s a good idea to inspect your roof for damage that may have been caused by hail and wind over the summer months. You don’t want to risk leaks into your attic over winter and end up with a nasty surprise come spring.

Trim your trees

If you have evergreen trees on your property like Spruce or Pine, now’s the time to give them a trim, or call an expert if you have large trees. Annual check ups keep trees healthy and prevent dead or dying branches from snapping under the weight of snow build up.

Dig into your gutters

Unclogging your gutters and checking downspouts will ensure water can drain away from your home. This means less opportunity for freeze-thaw cycles to mess with your foundation and taking precautions will also prevent damage to your gutters and roof during the winter.

Service the furnace

While our furnaces tend to sleep through the summer, they don’t get much rest all winter long and no one likes the inconvenience and hazards of a minus 30 degree furnace outage, not to mention the extra costs involved. Book an appointment with a service expert, and if you’ve got an old furnace, maybe this year is the time to get it upgraded to something more efficient.

Shut off exterior hose bibs

It is essential that you disconnect hoses from the exterior hose bibs and shut the supply of water off inside the house even if you have frost-free hose bibs just to be safe. Once you have disconnected the hoses and shut the water off inside, it is important to open the taps outside to drain any water that may be there in the lines and then shut the taps off once again.

Sweep your chimney

There’s nothing better than a warm fire on a cold winter day. But it’s important to ensure both wood burning and gas fireplaces are safe to start up each winter. Creosote can build up in chimneys above wood-burning fires and if enough accumulates it can start a dangerous chimney fire. Gas fireplaces can become clogged with bird and animal nests or other debris that can cause dangerous conditions.

At Alec Williams Construction, we’re in the business of making sure your home is healthy. If you’re at a loss as to where to start or want more guidance getting winter ready, we’re here to help.

You can book a complimentary home health checkup with me. For more details, feel free to phone me directly at 403.390.7708 or visit my website. Act quickly, we have a few more openings before Christmas!

Get Your Home Winter Ready - Alec Williams Construction Winter’s here, and while Mother Nature has been easy on us so far, we know it’s not long before we settle in for a long and cold winter’s nap. Alberta’s potential extremes mean our houses have to be ready for those cold temperatures and big snow falls.

Protect Your Biggest Investment - YOUR HOME

We know our homes need regular TLC just like our cars and even our bodies. But most homeowners are at a loss for where to start, what to do and how to prioritize.

We’re here to help.

Sign up for our handy home maintenance checklist to get familiar with your homes needs or if you are local to Calgary book a complimentary home health checkup with Alec Williams. Details are all right here - https://alecwilliamsconstruction.ca/healthyhome

Protect Your Biggest Investment - Alec Williams Construction We know our homes need regular TLC just like our cars and even our bodies. But most homeowners are at a loss for where to start, what to do and how to prioritize.