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55 videos: project tours, award moments, client stories and straight answers to the questions Calgary homeowners ask most.

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Lakeside luxury living: Chestermere pool & spa addition

A tour of the Chestermere Lake home that earned Kay2 its 2022 BILD Calgary Region Renovator of the Year title.

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Homeowner advice · 0:30

Build up or build out? Choosing a home addition

When a second storey makes sense, when a main-floor addition is better, and how lot size, yard and budget decide.

Homeowner advice · 1:10

What a home addition costs in Calgary

Moe Saghir on typical Calgary ranges for main-floor extensions, basement and main-floor expansions, and second storeys.

Homeowner advice · 0:24

The biggest kitchen mistake is the layout

Function before finishes: island clearance, appliance placement, workflow and storage planning.

Project tours · 0:44

Rutland Park whole-home renovation

An open-concept main floor with load-bearing walls removed, a new kitchen and mudroom, an ensuite and walk-in closet upstairs, and a finished basement.

Project tours · 0:35

From 3D design to finished home

A Calgary renovation toured from 3D concept to the completed kitchen, main floor, suite and exterior.

Design ideas · 0:40

From mood board to finished room

The designer's process: mood board, plans, elevations and 3D visuals, then trades, details and installation day.

Design ideas · 0:30

3 things designers notice in your home

Layered lighting, flow and layout, and a cohesive palette of colour, materials and hardware.

Design ideas · 0:30

Make a low ceiling feel taller

Full-height curtains and cabinetry, slim lighting and lighter ceilings change how tall a room feels.

Design ideas · 0:27

Durable finishes for real life

Finishes that stand up to spills, pets and everyday living, and still look beautiful.

Design ideas · 0:22

Heated patios and enclosures for Calgary winters

Custom enclosures and heated patios for year-round outdoor living.

Project tours · 0:42

Garage suite tour

A tour of a completed Kay2 garage suite and the finished garage below.

Process & planning · 0:19

What a renovation project manager does

Trades, schedules, inspections, suppliers, site issues and constant communication with you.

Process & planning · 0:26

Decisions to make before construction

Layout, cabinetry and millwork, plumbing fixtures, lighting, flooring and tile: decided early for a smoother build.

Homeowner advice · 0:23

Why renovation budgets go wrong

Late changes, rework and delays, and how locking layout, selections and scope before construction protects your budget.

Homeowner advice · 0:21

How to stay on budget during a renovation

Finalise selections early, understand allowances, expect hidden conditions in older homes and minimise changes.

Homeowner advice · 0:25

Why renovations take longer than expected

Inspections, curing times, unforeseen conditions, lead times and trade availability, and how a project manager plans for them.

About Kay2 · 0:22

Outgrowing your home? Add on instead

When your home no longer fits your life, an addition gives your family room to grow without moving.

About Kay2 · 0:22

Calgary kitchens built for real life

Kay2 designs and builds kitchens for the way you cook, gather and live.

Homeowner advice · 0:32

3 eco-friendly renovation tips

Reclaimed materials, energy-efficient windows and LED lighting.

Project tours · 0:40

Calgary renovation walkthrough: kitchen & exterior

Walk through a real Calgary renovation with the Kay2 team, from kitchen to exterior.

Process & planning · 0:36

Inside a Kay2 design & planning consultation

How every Kay2 renovation begins: the design and planning consultation.

About Kay2 · 0:31

Is your Calgary home ready for a transformation?

Signs it's time to renovate, and what a transformation can look like.

Homeowner advice · 1:24

How to protect your pipes in winter

Simple steps to protect your home's plumbing through a Calgary winter.

About Kay2 · 0:30

Calgary's trusted renovation & design team

An introduction to Kay2 Contracting's design and renovation team.

Process & planning · 0:28

One-stop renovations: design to build with Kay2

Why one design-build team makes renovating simpler.

Process & planning · 0:36

Choosing finishes for your renovation

How to choose finishes with confidence, and why seeing them in person matters.

About Kay2 · 0:32

From design to perfection

How Kay2 takes a renovation from design to finished home.

Homeowner advice · 0:43

Do you need permits to remodel your Calgary home?

When a Calgary renovation needs a permit, and how the process works.

Homeowner advice · 0:48

How much value does a renovation add?

Which renovations add the most value to a Calgary home.

Homeowner advice · 0:52

Should you DIY or hire a contractor?

When to do it yourself, and when to hire a professional renovator.

Homeowner advice · 0:49

Why hire a Calgary contractor?

The case for hiring a professional Calgary renovation contractor.

Homeowner advice · 0:40

Renovating in winter: benefits & challenges

Is winter a good time to renovate in Calgary? The pros and cons.

Homeowner advice · 0:43

Renovation permits in Calgary: what to know

Everything Calgary homeowners should know about renovation permits.

Homeowner advice · 0:43

Understanding renovation & construction costs

How construction costs work for renovations and custom builds in Calgary.

Homeowner advice · 0:30

When is the best time to build in Calgary?

How timing affects building or renovating in Calgary.

Homeowner advice · 0:42

Expert home renovation advice

Practical renovation advice from the Kay2 team.

Client stories · 1:30

Real homeowners share their renovation stories

Calgary homeowners talk about their renovation experience with Kay2.

Client stories · 1:00

Calgary renovation success stories

What Calgary homeowners say about working with Kay2.

Homeowner advice · 1:04

How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Calgary?

What drives the cost of a kitchen renovation in Calgary.

Homeowner advice · 1:36

Hidden problems to watch for during a renovation

The hidden issues renovations uncover in Calgary homes, and how to plan for them.

Homeowner advice · 0:48

How long do home renovations take in Calgary?

Realistic timelines for Calgary renovations, and what affects them.

Homeowner advice · 0:56

Avoid these costly renovation mistakes

The renovation mistakes that cost Calgary homeowners the most.

Process & planning · 0:55

Step-by-step: the Kay2 renovation process

The complete Kay2 process, from first consultation to final walkthrough.

Homeowner advice · 1:00

How renovations increase property value in Calgary

How the right renovation can raise your home's value.

Project tours · 1:05

St. Andrew's Heights second-storey addition

A two-bedroom bungalow transformed with a second-storey addition of more than 800 sq ft.

Showroom · 1:19

Tour the Kay2 Showroom & Design Centre

Step inside the Kay2 Showroom and Design Centre in SE Calgary.

Awards & team · 4:34

BILD Calgary Region interview: Moe Saghir, founder

BILD Calgary Region interviews Kay2 founder Moe Saghir after the 2022 Renovator of the Year win.

Awards & team · 0:54

Meet the award-winning team at Kay2

Meet the Kay2 team behind Calgary's award-winning renovations.

Awards & team · 0:40

Kay2 at the 2022 BILD Calgary Region Awards

Kay2 receives the Calgary Grand Award of Renovator of the Year for the second time.

Project tours · 1:58

Lakeside luxury living: Chestermere pool & spa addition

A tour of the Chestermere Lake home that earned Kay2 its 2022 BILD Calgary Region Renovator of the Year title.

Project tours · 1:47

Glenwood complete home renovation

A complete main-floor transformation, with walls removed and a new entry, mudroom and office.

About Kay2 · 1:00

Home renovations in Calgary with Kay2

An introduction to Kay2 Contracting.

Project tours · 5:01

Major home addition with an indoor pool: Mayland Heights

The award-winning Mayland Heights transformation: three additions, a raised foundation and an indoor pool beneath the home.

Project tours · 5:00

Before & after: a unique NE Calgary renovation

Before-and-after footage of Kay2's Mayland Heights project in NE Calgary.

About Kay2 · 1:00

Kay2 Renovations: an introduction

An early introduction to Kay2 Renovations in Calgary.