While working in the building industry , Pat Acquisto discovered a lack of resources focused on seniors and people with disabilities . In 2017 , he launched Pro Accessibility Ltd , a Baeumler Approved company , with the goal to design and build homes that would be safe and accessible for all ages , disabilities and abilities . Pat ’ s pursuit for excellence in this unique field has grown into many achievements including being a CAPS CERTIFIED Aging in Place Specialist , Building Accessible Excellence Accessor ( Excellence Canada ) and the Accessible Home Modification Chair of the Canadian Home Builder Association . For Pat , being able to provide an understanding and accommodating service that helps seniors looking to age in their home and bring independence for people with disabilities is the greatest achievement . From designing homes that will accommodate future needs to renovating existing spaces to improve function and accessibility , Pat works with each client to ensure they have a home they can enjoy for many years to come .
CANADIAN HOME TRENDS If you could have lunch with any one person in the world , who would you pick and why ?
PAT ACQUISTO My family is always my first choice .
CHT If you could go back 20 years , what advice would you give your younger self ?
PA The world is a beautiful place , go see it . Travel every opportunity you get !
CHT What is your favorite room in your house ?
PA The dining area would be my favorite . This is where my best memories are made with my family and friends . - Pro Accessibility , www . proaccessibility . ca
Siblings Ksenija and John Lebec started their family business together with their father in 1999 making wood doors . A year later , with the vision to create a different kind of thermafoil kitchen cabinet door company , Door Maker was born . In 2010 , the brother and sister duo were joined by Ksenija ’ s husband , David Adrian . From those beginnings came The Door Maker , an online cabinet company offering custom cabinet door services for DIYers with their Build a Door ( GET BaD ) program and The Door Maker ’ s online ordering system .
The Door Maker is now developing a proprietary software system that will allow customers to design , purchase , track and monitor their new thermofoil kitchen cabinet doors right from the comfort of their soon-to-be redesigned kitchen . Expanding the online ordering system ( BaD ) into a complete package will allow the customer full control over the design and manufacturing of their new doors . The idea is to have the consumer design new doors , show them how to remove and replace those doors and complete the full transformation of their kitchen . Ksenija , John and David are setting the pace in the DIY online retail stream , having spent several years developing a site and more years marketing the site . The Door Maker is now standing on its own , staring the internet down .
CANADIAN HOME TRENDS If you could have lunch with any one person in the world , who would you pick ?
JOHN LEBEC Another entrepreneur who has gone through or is going through the same trials and tribulations that we are experiencing . The ups , the downs , the highs , the lows , all in the same day , It ’ s hard to explain to someone with a good job , excellent pay and security what it ’ s like to put everything you have on the line for one idea .
CHT What advice would you give your younger self ?
DAVID ADRIAN Start sooner . Have the confidence in yourself . You have dreamed your whole life of owning your own factory . Go out and GET BaD .
CHT What is your favorite room in your house ?
KSENIJA LEBEC AND DAVID ADRIAN We replaced our kitchen a few years ago . Daryl Johnson of Johnson Woodworks designed the perfect kitchen , utilizing every inch of space . The gorgeous kitchen in hues of black and gray , creates a relaxing and welcoming ambiance . - The Door Maker , www . thedoormaker . ca