4 Signs You Need a Home Addition
- February 4, 2016
- Home Additions, Home Renovation Blog, Ottawa, Renovations
If your home is not quite right, it can be hard to decide what to do. Do you move? Do you slap a coat of paint on it like putting lipstick on a pig? Do you try a slight remodel while trying to keep the budget in check? Or...
The Top Home Design Trends
- January 28, 2016
- Design, Home Renovation Blog
Looking forward to doing some interior design? Well then, you are in luck. There are ranges of design trends that we predict will reign supreme. Let’s take a moment to review what some of these styles are, and go into how they work within your home. In addition, we...
Steel Door vs. Fibreglass Door Replacement
- January 21, 2016
- Design, Expert Tips, Home Renovation Blog, Ottawa, Remodel, Renovations
Your front door is the focal point of the entranceway to your home. A door that is in poor condition or lets in cold air during the winter can really take away from all the hard work you put into making your front yard and entrance look clean and...
Choosing The Right Colour For Your Master Bedroom
- January 14, 2016
- Bedrooms, Design, Home Renovation Blog, Remodel
A home is a reflection of your aesthetic sense, a space where you feel free to be yourself, and a place to unwind. Playing one of the most important roles in creating a truly relaxing space is the paint or wallpaper you use. This is especially true in the...
New Year’s Resolutions For The Home
- December 31, 2015
- Design, Home Renovation Blog, Ottawa, Renovations
Every year brings the opportunity for change. In sticking with the holiday tradition of setting a New Year’s resolution, let’s review some of the things people consider doing every year but somehow never seem to get around to actually doing. In addition to some small changes, we will also...
What Are The Most Overrated Home Renovations?
- December 24, 2015
- Contractor, Home Renovation Blog, Renovations
As a part of the entrepreneurial spirit that encapsulates 21st century Canadian homeownership, building additions and expanding the property are par for the course. However, not all renovations work out as intended. This can be seen in renovations done not as much for the delight of the current homeowner,...
Creating A Desirable Income Suite In Your Finished Basement
- December 17, 2015
- Basements, Contractor, Home Renovation Blog, Renovations
Depending on the location, style, and underlying water table, a home may have either a partial or complete basement under the first floor of the home. While this space has been used in the past for storage and the occasional rumpus room, more and more homeowners are finding ways...
Choosing The Right Flooring For Your Custom Kitchen
- December 10, 2015
- Home Renovation Blog, Kitchens, Remodel, Renovations
Creating a custom kitchen can improve the quality of the home, making it more livable and even more attractive to future buyers. One aspect of a custom kitchen that often presents a challenge is the flooring. With that in mind, let’s review some of the most commonly used materials...
What Is The Best Exterior Material For Your Home Addition?
- December 3, 2015
- Expert Tips, Home Additions, Home Renovation Blog, Renovations
A home offers countless opportunities to customize, improve, and enhance your property. From small do-it-yourself projects to larger additions and renovations, choosing the right materials can help to keep the overall costs of your project down while improving the value of your home. This is especially true when working...
The Right Interior Door for your Home Renovation
- November 26, 2015
- Design, Expert Tips, Home Renovation Blog, Renovations
The doors inside of our homes provide privacy between family members and separate spaces. But when considering interior door options during a home renovation, we often overlook an important fact: interior doors can be unique and stylish. Instead of opting for a simple interior door style, open the doors...
Bathroom Renovations That Make A Real Room
- November 19, 2015
- Bathrooms, Home Renovation Blog, Renovations
For many years, homeowners in Ottawa neglected bathroom renovations, redesigns and upgrades. After all, most people don’t spend anywhere near as much time in the bathroom as they do the rest of the house. But over the years, bathroom renovations have been the subject of fascinating new trends, all...
When to Redecorate, Renovate, or Build an Addition
- November 12, 2015
- Contractor, Home Renovation Blog, Ottawa, Renovations
So you’ve outgrown the style or size of your home! Maybe there’s a new addition to the family who will need their own room, or maybe you haven’t had the chance to redecorate since the kids moved out. Any type of change in your life normally requires some sort...