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Oasis Painting: Finding the Perfect Paint Colour
Choosing the right paint colour for your home can be a daunting task. Many homeowners have experienced the frustration of selecting what seems like the perfect shade, only to find that it looks entirely different once applied to their walls. This discrepancy between the paint sample and the final result
Should you tip your contractor?
Angi, formerly known as Angie's List, knows that hiring a home remodeling contractor is not something that the average homeowner does many times throughout their life. As such, it is only common to have questions when you are working with a contractor, including whether this is a type of individual
John’s Reno Tips: A Guide to Building Permits
JOHN'S RENO TIPS A Guide to Building Permits Navigating the world of building permits can be overwhelming for any homeowner. However, these permits can be a very important part of any home renovation or remodelling project. John Gordon, owner of Your Reno Guys, takes the guesswork out. First
Tips That Will Help During a Bathroom Remodeling
Among the biggest projects that a homeowner can take on is a remodeling in their residence. With all of the many different rooms in your home that can be remodeled, trying to choose the right project can be a bit difficult. Generally speaking, one of the most common rooms in
From Dreary to Dramatic
The mission: Transform a fully accessible kitchen and bathroom. The results are improvements to both form and functionality. A call to action put forth by the Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation was presented to local contractors to update an older apartment unit located in the Byward Market area. The goal was to
Putting kitchen costs on the chopping block
Save your kiss for the cook and not for bidding your money goodbye. Staying within budget is one of the most challenging parts of home improvement. Keeping costs in line, while not compromising dream renovation plans, sometimes seems impossible, especially when it comes to the kitchen. Luckily, there are ways
Preserving History: Reinstating the Ogilvy Building Heritage Façade
Rendering of the Rideau Centre Expansion The corner of Rideau and Nicholas Streets is getting a facelift. The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited and Barry Padolsky Associates Inc. have started reinstating historical elements of the former Ogilvy Department Store as part of the Rideau Centre Redevelopment Project. “By preserving the heritage
Do’s and Don’ts for Choosing a Contractor
How to go about choosing a contractor is a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly but it doesn’t have to be an intimidating one. By arming yourself with a plan, you can be sure to land the perfect contractor to execute your type of renovation. Don’t simply rely on one
An Impromptu Q&A with OLM’s DesignerDIY
This past weekend I was invited to be a speaker at the Ottawa Home and Design Show at the EY Centre. Despite a few technical glitches, we managed our way through with creative enthusiasm. Since challenges are merely opportunities in disguise, I decided to scrap the presentation and join the crowd to
The DIY Backsplash
There are several affordable ways you can incorporate some design wow into your interior space. One of those ways is with the kitchen backsplash. Not only will this protect your walls and add visual appeal, but it will also add architectural depth to the space. I still remember the completion
The New Home Build: Decisions, Decisions!
With a very detailed DesignerDIY action plan in place and following my recent new home purchase, the hunt for the perfect post-purchase upgrades begin. Starting with the main floor, the kitchen was the first order of business. There are several cost-saving design measures you can implement into your new home
Eclectic Beach House — A Retro Revival
All images courtesy of: Natalie Mireault Photography In most cases, the inspiration and vision for a renovation can come almost immediately after seeing the space. However, in the case of this particular home things were a bit more complicated. There are several neighbourhoods in Ottawa that boast a certain element of
Up the Ante: Styled and Sold in 5 Days
Is your home currently on the market or are you considering listing your home? Since market value is ultimately determined by the price a consumer is willing to spend for a particular product in given market conditions, when it comes to selling your property, it can be very challenging separating
Cottage Opening Tips from Saniflo
With the days getting longer, the breeze a little warmer and the sunshine a little brighter, everyone’s thoughts are turning towards summer and that means cottage season. Opening the cottage is one of the most exciting times of the year and the perfect opportunity to do some renovations, such as
Four Contractors, Loads of Good Advice
By Heather Seftel-Kirk A renovation can make a homeowner’s dream come true, or it could turn into a person’s worst nightmare. An industry in itself, home renovations are the inspiration behind television shows, the reason for do-it-yourself courses and instructional programs, and support a huge big-box store economy supplying contractor
Artistically Transforming A Brighton Beach Neighbourhood
Surface Developments is an Ottawa-based real estate development company specializing in design-focused residential projects ranging from infill single-family homes to condominiums. At the heart of Surface Developments’ philosophy is a belief in the transformational potential of creative design and its capacity to create not only beautiful homes but also vibrant
Fabritec-tastic: A Kitchen Cabinet Renovation
By David Ginny Ever hear the story about the couple who went out for a new faucet and came home with a new kitchen? That’s what happened to us recently and are we ever glad we went with our instincts. Completely renovating a kitchen can be a major undertaking. For us,
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