7 Surprising Things to Consider During Your Bathroom Renovation
- August 6, 2015
- Bathrooms, Design, Expert Tips, Home Renovation Blog
There are many reasons why Ottawa homeowners decide it’s time for a bathroom renovation. Maybe they want to upgrade an outdated bathroom, improve the functionality of the space, create more storage, accommodate changing family needs, or increase the value of the home. No matter the reason, here are seven...
10 Handy Tips for Staying Safe in the Bathroom
- July 27, 2015
- Bathrooms, Expert Tips, Home Renovation Blog, Mobility, Ottawa
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada and Statistics Canada, more seniors are injured at home than at any other location. About half of all seniors falls happen at home. Environmental hazards in the home are the most common environmental risk factor for falls, and nowhere are these...
15 Tips to Protect Your Home from Water Damage
- July 20, 2015
- Contractor, Expert Tips, Home Renovation Blog, Ottawa
If you’ve recently had a beautiful renovation in your home, the last thing you want is to see the work ruined by water damage. Water damage can come from many sources – like a foundation crack, a shower leak, or poor ventilation. Here are some helpful tips to protect...
5 Questions to Ask When Planning a Home Addition
- July 13, 2015
- Contractor, Expert Tips, Home Renovation Blog, Ottawa, Renovations
If your home isn’t quite doing it anymore, a home addition is a great solution to address your needs without having to go through the stress of relocating. As you begin planning a home addition, make sure you consider the answers to the following five questions: How Would You...
The Hottest Bathroom Trends
- July 8, 2015
- Bathrooms, Design, Expert Tips, Home Renovation Blog
Whether you’re cooling off in the shower after a hot summer’s day outside, cuddling up with your partner in a Jacuzzi tub, or trying to wrangle the kids for a quick bath before bed, we demand a lot from our bathrooms. We also deserve for them to be relaxing...
How to Make a Safe & Accessible Kitchen
- June 22, 2015
- Custom, Design, Expert Tips, Home Renovation Blog, Kitchens
As we age, we unfortunately begin to develop physical limitations and challenges which make life difficult in our current homes without adjustments. Fortunately, mobility renovations can allow you to remain in your beloved home instead of having to move to a care facility. Next to the bathroom, the kitchen...
How to Care for Hardwood Floors
- June 19, 2015
- Expert Tips, Flooring, Home Renovation Blog, Ottawa
Have you recently had hardwood floors installed as part of an Ottawa home renovation? Do you want to keep your original hardwood floors in good condition? Follow these tips on how to care for hardwood floors: The trick with hardwood floors is to practice simple and quick daily, weekly,...
How to Make a Small Kitchen Feel Big
- June 15, 2015
- Design, Expert Tips, Home Renovation Blog, Kitchens
Just because the square footage of your kitchen is smaller than average doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice an inch of style and function. With an Ottawa kitchen renovation, RenosGroup.ca can maximize the efficiency of a kitchen of any size. Don’t be discouraged if your kitchen boasts a more...
Understanding the Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit
- June 12, 2015
- Expert Tips, Home Renovation Blog, Ottawa, Remodel
In the fall of 2012, the province of Ontario introduced the Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit, a refund designed to help seniors convert their homes to accommodate mobility limitations. Here’s everything you need to know about the credit: What is the tax credit? The tax credit is a permanent...
Creating the Perfect Basement Home Theatre
- May 25, 2015
- Basements, Design, Home Renovation Blog, Ottawa, Page Basements
Are you a big movie buff, but hate having to deal with lineups for tickets, inflated concession prices, and someone kicking the back of your seat all movie long? If so, you may be the ideal candidate for a basement home theatre. Here’s everything you need to know about...
Caring for Your Granite Countertops
- May 20, 2015
- Expert Tips, Home Renovation Blog, Kitchens
If you’ve invested in gorgeous natural granite countertops as the centerpiece of your kitchen renovation, you deserve to have your investment stand the test of time. Follow these steps from our kitchen renovation company to keep your granite looking beautiful as the years pass: Seal of Approval Part of...
Why You Should Avoid “Too Good to Be True” Contractors
- May 12, 2015
- Contractor, Home Renovation Blog, Ottawa
Deciding to undergo a home renovation is an exciting proposition, but it comes with a lot of stress. Between a large financial outlay and the hassle of having your home turned into a work zone, often the only thing keeping homeowners happy is the thought that a beautifully completed...