Home Ventilation Considerations: Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRVs)
New construction homes usually have great insulation, with tight windows, proper doors and efficient vapor barriers that all meet today’s high efficiency standards. While all of this has meant that today’s homes have much better home insulation than in the past, it also means they may run the risk of being too airtight, restricting your home […]
Drain Water Heat Recovery Units
Nobody likes to send money ‘down the drain’, but that is exactly what we are doing when we let our heated water drain from activities like showering or washing dishes. This is because drained hot water contains valuable energy in the form of heat that can be recovered for further use in the home. For […]
Flooring Surfaces for Your Home Renovation
Placement, type, durability, glaze and edge. These are just some of the factors to consider when planning your flooring options for tile during a home renovation or addition. Most people overlook the complications of flooring when they are budgeting for a home renovation as it is an area of décor that seems simpler than it […]
The Perfect Countertop for Your Kitchen Renovation
When choosing the right countertop for your kitchen renovation in Ottawa, there are a variety of factors to keep in mind. While countertops are a visual focal point of every kitchen, each countertop material also comes with its own maintenance requirements, budgetary impacts and thickness options that should all be considered before making a final […]
Ottawa Coach House
The design options and possibilities for a coach house in Ottawa are very exciting for homeowners looking to create more space on their property. Homeowners can now design and build a separate structure on their existing property that will increase their property value and also provide them with more living space, room for a rental income, or […]
Which Circuit Breaker for Your Home?
Some of the most important safety devices in your home, the circuit breaker is the unsung heroe of residential fire prevention. In Ontario, a new electrical code has recently been implemented as of May 2016 that affects the types of breakers required in new constructions or home renovations. Let’s quickly discuss the basics of circuit […]
