Q. We now live in Labrador, but plan to retire on the south shore of Nova Scotia, where we recently bought a retirement property. The house is forty years old, with one and a half stories. We’re planning major renovations, such as adding a mud room, laundry room, pantry, and stairs to a utility area in the basement of the addition. We also want to add a second wing on the other end for guests, complete with an ensuite. Are …