Home Renovations Blog
New Bathtub vs Tub Liner
We highly recommend that when homeowners are going through a bathroom renovation that they replace their bath with a new bathtub vs a bath liner. This is for several reasons: Access to the Tub Drain, Overflow & P-trap Many bathtubs and drains are made from cast iron or other metals
Making Your Home Mobility-Friendly
If circumstances of your life have changed, or if someone in your family requires special assistance due to ill health or aging, moving homes may not be the right answer, and could actually do more harm than good. With the right renovation team adjustments can be made to your home
3 Tips for Your Basement Remodel
An unfinished basement isn’t fun for anyone as it is usually left as a disorganized mess providing nothing but a dumping ground for old toys and holiday decorations. Instead of letting it go to waste here are three tips to follow when undergoing a basement remodel Ottawa homeowners love: Keep
4 Reasons Why You Should Choose RenosGroup.ca
When Ottawa homeowners are in need of renovations, remodels or touch-ups to their homes they take time to find the Ottawa contractors they can trust. If you are looking for a professional, dependable contractor in Ottawa you need look no further than RenosGroup.ca. We are the Ottawa contractors that homeowners
5 Bathroom Design Trends for Your Home Renovation
Many Ottawa homeowners often overlook one of the most important rooms in the house: the bathroom. Not only is a bathroom meant to be functional, but also stylish. In fact, guests get a little glimpse into your personal life when they visit your home and enter your bathroom. They can
4 Ways to Make your Kitchen Look Like New
Not everyone has the budget to undergo the complete kitchen renovations Ottawa home owners require to complete their dream home. However, these four simple changes can help make your kitchen look like new: New Back Splashes It might seem like an under whelming prospect but back splashes can add a
10 Ways to Make your Renovations Mobility Friendly
Living in a small home with little space can be difficult, especially if someone you live with someone who has mobility issues. If you have been considering moving to a new home to better accommodate a family member you should reconsider, as it is far easier to work with a
6 Ways to Make your Renovations Eco-Friendly
Just because you are working with a professional renovations team in Ottawa doesn’t mean you can’t find eco-friendly ways to improve your home. Here are six ways you can make your renovations eco-friendly: Reuse You know the term “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle“; well it now includes “Rethink”. When adding professional
5 Tips for Updating the Outdated Bathroom
Many home owners tend to overlook the bathroom, and end up leaving this renovation until the end. However, having an updated bathroom can add a lot of style and class to your home. A luxurious bathroom can offer a welcome oasis at the end of the day and make mornings
7 Creative Ways to Improve Your Kitchen with Renovations
Ottawa home owners seek kitchen renovations for many purposes, from sheer aesthetics to a need for more space or storage. Here are seven creative ways to improve your kitchen with renovations: 1. Add an Island When you are in desperate need of a more functional kitchen an island can resolve
7 Things to Look for When Hiring a Contractor
When you’re ready to plan those long awaited renovations, you want everything to go as smoothly as possible. That means when hiring contractors you want to be certain you are looking for all the right qualifications and qualities. Here are a few things to look for when hiring a contractor
Your Next Kitchen Renovation, Avoid It Being A Financial Devastation
Kitchen renovations get get complicated, learning the risks can help you to steer clear of the wrong contractor Hiring contractors from Kijiji can lower your up front costs, but that’s just it…..in many cases they end up costing you more. Avoid kitchen renovation financial devastation. Too many stories out there
5 Basement Remodeling Trends
Basement remodeling in Ottawa is rising in popularity for a number of reasons. Basement renovations are a far more affordable way to add much needed living space as they do not involve costs associated with additions. They also offer an excellent cost value ratio at 77 percent*. This is up
Why You Shouldn’t Install Drywall Behind Shower Walls
A common problem we tend to run into a lot at RenosGroup is drywall in wet areas. Here are some reasons why you shouldn’t install drywall behind shower walls. While installing shower surrounds and bathtub walls over drywall is technically possible, it’s a recipe for disaster. That’s because drywall is not
Air Conditioning Tips
Happy Friday everyone! This weekend looks like its going to be very hot with a lot of humidity…I hope you have an air conditioner. Although, we focus on kitchen and bathroom renovations, I could not let these air conditioning tips go unread. Probably the easiest and most important tip is
Remote Control Cabinet Lock – Kitchen Renovation Idea
A definite consideration for your next kitchen renovation………A perfect solution for those who have a real hard time controlling those pesky late night snack urges ! Omega Cabinetry now offers a remote control cabinet lock for its cabinetry to protect personal documents, valuables, alcohol and cleaning supplies. A single keypad
How to Remodel a Bath for Accessibility
An architect explains how he plans to remodel a bathroom for accessibity by Duncan McPherson Remodeling an existing house presents many design challenges. Modern living requires different functions and spaces than a house built 50, 20, or even 10 years ago. Designing homes and remodels that consider long-term livability has
Storage Place in your Bathroom
What a fantastic renovation product for those who can’t find any storage place in your bathroom …….which we ALL know is NOT unusual. This product can even be used in a kitchen pantry for even more storage capability. ODL Inc. has invented On Hand In-Door Storage and Communication system. The
Dance in the Shower
New Product Alert !!! A music lover’s delight….. You can now add the sounds of your favorite songs on your smartphone to help you dance in the shower as an item checked off for your next bathroom renovation. Kohler has come out with a shower head that has a waterproof
Renovations That Maintain Seniors Independence
As our health and lives change, so do our housing needs. Across Canada, the overwhelming majority of seniors prefer doing renovations in order to continue to live safely and independently in their own homes for as long as possible. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has a number of tips