How to Create a Desirable Secondary Dwelling
Having a secondary dwelling in your home has many benefits for you as the homeowner. The rental income can be used to help pay the mortgage, or provide supplemental income. The space can also be used to house extended family. Finally, the secondary dwelling unit adds to the resale value of the home should you […]
Top 5 Signs You Need Home Renovations
Sometimes, it’s clear as day that you need home renovations. If the appliances are from the 50s and there is mould and mildew on every surface, then there’s no doubt that taking a sledgehammer to the space and starting fresh is a great option. Other times, it’s hard to tell whether you need full home […]
The Hottest Home Renovation Trends of 2015
If you’re planning a home renovation this year, you want to be on top of the latest trends in function and design. No longer do you have to deal with an outdated bathroom, peeling kitchen countertop, or living room wallpaper that went out of style before the fall of the Berlin Wall. Your next home […]
5 Advantages of an Open Concept Renovation
When renovating a home in Ottawa, there are two very popular main floor layouts from which to choose. The first is more traditional and formal: there are walls delineating the use of spaces, like the entryway, living room, dining room, and kitchen. Each space is treated as separate. The second option is more modern and […]
Creating an Income Suite in Your Finished Basement
An income suite has two big benefits for homeowners looking to make financial headway. For one, the money brought in each month in rent can go back to paying for the renovation itself, often in a matter of months. Once that expense is recouped, the rent can be used to pay a large portion of […]
Countertop Ideas for Your Kitchen Addition
Once you are ready to transform your home thanks to a kitchen addition, there are many important decisions to be made. Close your eyes and picture a sleek modern kitchen with walnut cabinets and white quartz counters. Now picture a traditional country kitchen with wood butcher block counters and cheery Guilford Green cabinets. Both look […]
