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15 | Friday, February 19, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Creating beautiful homes in Oakville By Vanessa Lupton With more than 20 years in the home renovation business, Eastview Homes is ready to lead you through an exciting home renovation. Located in Oakville, the unique blend of services offered can take you from design, through construction to completion on your home renovation project. "Our focus is on larger scale renovations," said Keith Travers, construction manager of Eastview Homes. "Right now we are seeing a lot of full floor renovations which usually involves moving walls, and providing an open floor plan for families looking for bigger living rooms and kitchens." Rather than focusing on single room renovations, Eastview Homes prides itself on being able to transform multiple living spaces with a high level of attention to detail. "When you hire us, you get the full package - designers, a construction manager, lead carpenters and a list of professional trades," said Travers. "I take part in the start of the project to the completion and I am the go-to person throughout the process." As a certified journeyman carpenter with 25 years of on-site experience, plus having obtained the Gold Seal in Construction Management from the British Columbia Institute of Technology, Travers has a wealth of knowledge to apply to your home project. With an unparalleled reputation for quality, outstanding workmanship, and attention to detail, Eastview Homes was recently granted status as a Baeumler Approved contractor by HGTV's Bryan Baeumler. "We have been prequalified as a local trade that meets his criteria, and his skill sets for local trades. It says that he has given his approval as someone who you can trust," said Travers of his contractor status. Whether starting with a newly purchased home that needs updating, or giving your current house a makeover, Eastview Homes works with its clients to provide leadership while ensuring that they have the opportunities to make decisions with their best interests in mind. For more information Eastview Homes and the services it provides, visit www.eastviewhomes.ca or call 905-334-0445. Sweeping away the competition By Katelyn Dingman With nearly 100 years of experience, Broom's Heating, Air Conditioning and Fireplaces is breaking ground in the Oakville home renovation market. Broom's was established in 1920 and since that time the company has grown into a full-service heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor serving customers in Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Dundas, Mississauga, Waterdown, Grimsby and Stoneycreek. "We are counting down to 100 years which makes us very unique," owner John Fitzsimons said, noting that Broom's is one of few Ontario HVAC companies to celebrate a century in the business. "That is really powerful." The multigenerational family business specializes in fireplace design, installation and maintenance. In fact, Broom's is this region's top retailer and wholesaler of quality gas fireplaces, noted Fitzsimons. With 15 years of fireplace experience, Broom's offers a large selection of Valor, Napoleon and Regency fireplaces. More than Broom's Heating, Air Conditioning and Fireplaces established in 1920 35 working models are currently on display in the showroom. In addition, the third generation family business' in-house capabilities include professional HVAC system design, installation, duct-work fabrication and 24-hour emergency response. And with a 50-year alliance, Broom's is one of the oldest Carrier ­ a world leading HVAC brand -- dealers in the country. "We were literally on the doorstep of the first Carrier residential heating and air conditioning systems that were sold in Canada," said Fitzsimons. Although Broom's is based out of Hamilton and Burlington, the company focuses on extending their services to the neighbouring community of Oakville. "We're bringing our family business to our neighbours," Fitzsimons noted. The Burlington store, located at 3440 Fairview St. is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Collette Leroux, service manager and Fabian Bortolotto, sales pose For more information on Broom's Heating, Air Conditioning and for a photo in the showroom. Fireplaces, visit www.broomshvac.ca or call 905-634-7702. Photo by Nikki Wesley, Metroland Media Group