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5 Compelling Reasons to Finally Finish Your Basement

5 Compelling Reasons to Finally Finish Your Basement

It’s easy to understand why the basement often becomes one of the most neglected areas of the home. It’s out of sight and out of mind. Plus, it can be challenging to see past the storage boxes, concrete floors and exposed, drywall. But when you do look past all of

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Why Renos are Best Left to Professionals

Why Renos are Best Left to Professionals

Many people try to tackle their own reno projects every year. And while some succeed, many end up with unfortunate results and excessive costs. To find out where they went wrong, here are five reasons why renos are best left to the professionals. Experience Counts You may be able to

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Trending colour palettes

Spring Colours to Add to Your Home

Looking to spruce up your home after the long and tiresome winter? As the weather finally begins to settle, there’s no better time to freshen up your interior with some invigorating spring colours. Whether you’re looking to add some pep to your bedroom, change up your living room, or simply

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6 Things You Can do With a Spare Bedroom

6 Things You Can do With a Spare Bedroom

If you’ve just had your eldest child move out to attend college, (or if you’ve simply upgraded to a larger home), chances are you’re going to be looking at the spare bedroom wondering what to do with it. With so much free space, the options are endless. All you have

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5 Uses for a Coach House

5 Uses for a Coach House

Although coach houses were primarily used for one thing back in the day – housing the horse and carriage – today, that extra detached space from the home can be transformed into a number of different ideas. Whether you have a kid returning home for college, an ageing parent who

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Our Top 5 Favourite Bathroom Reno Trends

Our Top 5 Favourite Bathroom Reno Trends

If you’re ready to give your bathroom a facelift and are wondering what the hottest bathroom reno trends are right now, we’ve got you covered! From luxurious materials to modern twists on classic features, you can easily show off a little personality and flair in your new and improved bathroom.

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Fun Ideas To Liven Up Your Basement

Fun Ideas To Liven Up Your Basement

Are you neglecting your basement? Maybe it’s time for a basement reno to make it more inviting and comfortable to use. Basements are commonly forgotten about and deemed as a place for storage, but there’s so much potential in using all that extra space. Here are some fun ideas to

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How to Plan Mobility Renovation - Mobility Renovations in Ottawa

All About our Mobility Renovations

You don’t have to leave your home because of your mobility issues. We can help remodel your home to make it safer and more accessible for you or a loved one. We specialize in mobility renovations and can help you with the design. Here’s more about our mobility renovations and

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Top Flooring Trends

Top Flooring Trends

It’s hard to imagine that flooring was once just basic material like sand and stone. Flash-forward to today, and there’s a wide array of modern materials, patterns, and textures to choose from. Over time, flooring has become more about aesthetics and less about function. Today, you can use flooring to

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The Most Common Reno Jobs

The Most Common Reno Jobs

Ever wonder what the most common reno jobs are these days? It may surprise you to learn what the top requests are from homeowners.  To find out what renovation projects we do most for our customers, check out our top seven common renos list. Bathroom Reno Probably the most commonly

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Avoiding Major Bathroom Remodelling Mistakes

Avoiding Major Bathroom Remodelling Mistakes

Bathrooms seem like they should be a pretty easy renovation project. How hard can it be to update a 6”x6” room? The project seems so simple, it’s tempting to hire the cheapest guy in the phone book or even try your hand at a weekend DIY project.  These assumptions are

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Your Fireplace is Your Best Friend During Winter

Your Fireplace is Your Best Friend During Winter

Without a doubt your fireplace becomes your best friend during winter. With its cozy and romantic setting and reliable warmth, it’s no wonder why it’s among the favourite of home amenities.  If you’re on the fence about whether it’s a worthy investment for your home, here are just a few

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Take Advantage of Your Attic - Renovate It

Take Advantage of Your Attic – Renovate It

The attic is a reservoir of untapped space. Aside from using it to store away forgotten treasures and old junk, you can take advantage of it by creating a functional space that you and your family can actually use and enjoy. All you need is a little imagination. So if

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Our Thoughts on the Exposed Brick Style

Our Thoughts on the Exposed Brick Style

The exposed brick style is more popular than ever among interior designers – whether it’s for a home or commercial space. With the stunning texture, colour, charm and surprising warmth it adds to a space, it’s not hard to see why it’s so popular. But before you jump into adding

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5 Signs You Need a Home Addition

5 Signs You Need a Home Addition

Feeling a little cramped in your home? Looking for a way to increase your property value? If your current home isn’t providing you with the room you need, a home addition may be the best answer. There are a lot of reasons why people choose to renovate their current home.

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Reasons Why You Should Get Your Reno Done in the Winter

Reasons Why You Should Get Your Reno Done in the Winter

When people think of renovations, they often visualize projects and upgrades being completed during the warm and sunny months. But contrary to popular belief, winter is also a great time to get your reno work done, and provides many benefits over the spring and summer months. If you’ve been pondering

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Turn Your Foyer Into a Winter Wonderland  

Turn Your Foyer Into a Winter Wonderland  

Decorating during the holiday season is the best way to beat the chilly weather and add some colour and warmth into your home. And since your foyer is what greets you and your guests first, it’s worth some time and efforts in making it look magical and inviting. Here are

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