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Costs, permits, layouts and lessons from four decades of building in Ottawa.

Home addition at framing stage with OSB sheathing and scaffolding against a brick house in Ottawa

Additions · 6 min read

Ottawa's Rules for Building Home Additions

Before you break ground on an Ottawa home addition, you need to know the zoning rules, permits and inspections that govern the project. Here's what to expect at every stage.

Walk-in shower with white subway tile and black-framed glass door in a renovated Ottawa bathroom

Bathrooms · 6 min read

Bathroom Renovation Trends You'll Be Seeing This Year

Bathroom renovations have become one of the most popular projects among Ottawa homeowners. Here are the trends shaping how people are designing their bathrooms right now.

Grey basement wet bar with gold handles and mirrored splashback

Basements · 7 min read

Planning a Basement Renovation With Functional Storage

A finished basement is only half the job — smart, built-in storage is what makes it truly functional. Here's how to plan a basement renovation that works as hard as it looks good.

White mudroom with cubbies and a wooden bench during a home renovation

Planning · 5 min read

Should You Move or Renovate Your Ottawa Home?

After years in the same house, most Ottawa homeowners eventually ask the same question: is it time to move, or is it time to renovate? Here's how to think it through.

White shaker vanity cabinetry with black handles and grey patterned floor in a renovated Ottawa bathroom

Bathrooms · 7 min read

Planning a Bathroom Renovation in Ottawa

The bathroom might be one of the smallest rooms in your house, but planning a bathroom renovation well can be the difference between a smooth project and a stressful one.

Finished side-entrance home addition in Ottawa with dark vertical siding and a yellow glass door

Additions · 7 min read

What You Need to Know About a Home Addition Project in Ottawa

The house you once loved can start to feel cramped over time. Before deciding between moving and building out, here's what an Ottawa home addition actually involves.

Rustic floor-to-ceiling wooden wine cellar

Basements · 6 min read

The Benefits of a Finished Basement

Finished basements aren't just extra square footage — they add resale value, cut energy costs and give Ottawa families room to grow. Here's why it's worth the investment.

White-tiled Ottawa bathroom with blue-grey patterned floor, navy vanity and glass tub enclosure

Bathrooms · 5 min read

Simple Bathroom Renovation Ideas for Ottawa Homes

A cluttered, over-designed bathroom rarely feels relaxing. Here are the simplest, highest-impact ideas Ottawa homeowners are using to renovate a calm, timeless bathroom.

Basements · 7 min read

How Much Does It Cost to Finish a Basement in Ottawa?

A clear breakdown of what it actually costs to finish a basement in Ottawa, from home inspections and permits to flooring, plumbing and high-end finishes.

A modern living space with a long floating oak media console and a white concrete top

Kitchens · 6 min read

Ottawa's Best Kitchen Layout Ideas

The kitchen has become every Ottawa home's headquarters. Here's how to lay it out so it stays functional, hygienic and beautiful for years to come.

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