How to Prep Kitchen Cabinets for Painting
Painting cabinets is a quick and affordable way to refresh your kitchen. All you have to do is grab a roller and get started, right? Not so fast. This is a job where preparation is the key to success. In fact, prepping should take longer than pa…
Spring For These 5 Bathroom Renovation Ideas
Once you’ve decided to undertake a bathroom renovation, there are a few things to keep in mind when planning in order to make sure the end result is exactly what you wanted. Working with a professional contractor who has experience wi…
Pros and Cons of Living in Ottawa: What You Need You to Know
Canada’s capital is a world-class city offering an exciting lifestyle with all the amenities you can imagine. If the opportunity arises, a move to Ottawa could be just what you need to enjoy the lifestyle you’ve always imagined. However,…
How do Sewer Systems Work?
It’s all gotta go somewhere. If you’ve ever wondered how sewer systems work, you’re not alone. Many are curious about how waste is handled in our region, and we’re here to demystify the process. WHAT IS SEWAGE? Se…
How Is Your Indoor Air Quality?
Indoor air quality refers to the air in and around a building and the health and comfort of the occupants. With so many of us spending most of our time indoors (up to 90%, between school, home and office), IAQ (indoor air quality) has become a ma…
4 Top Bathroom Remodel Mistakes to Avoid
Remodelling your bathroom should be a pleasure, improving both the appearance and function of the space. However, bathroom remodel mistakes are often the result of focusing too much on trends and not enough on the function of your space. H…
5 Questions to Ask Your Cabinet Painter Before They Start
Have your cabinets seen better days? Are they starting to look worn down, but you know you don’t need a replacement just yet? A new coat of paint may be the perfect solution, but finding a professional cabinet painter is an important st…
What is a Design Build?
Sometimes when we advise a potential client that the next step in their renovation process is to enter into a “Design-Build Agreement”, it becomes clear that this is a term the homeowner is both unfamiliar with and intimidate…
Patio, Walkway, and Driveway Heating Systems Explained
Ontario winters get pretty messy, and nobody likes spending the morning digging out the snowy debris. Fortunately, modern technology and innovative exterior design have provided us with driveway heating systems, and similar winter…
How Refacing Your Cabinets Can Transform Your Kitchen
Cabinet refacing can give your kitchen an instant update at a fraction of the cost of renovating. Here, we’ll break down the process of cabinet refacing and help you get inspired to transform your kitchen. What is Cabinet Refacing? R…
Increase the Value of Your Home
As corny as it sounds, New Year’s offers us all a chance to start fresh. New Year’s resolutions can range from getting in shape to reading more, but what about making a clutter-free home your resolution for the New Year? A de-cluttered…
4 Steps to Baby-Proof A Fireplace
When you have a toddler or small child in the house, fireplaces, just like many other areas of the home, can become a hazard if not taken care of correctly. Whether you have a traditional wood-burning fireplace on a stone hearth, a gas or wood s…
Tips for Buying a New Furnace for Your Historic Home
Historic homes are a beautiful investment. They are part of a town’s local history with architecture and designs that are antique and hard to find anywhere else. The financial benefits that often accompany the purchase of historic homes a…
4 Different Types of Home Insulation
Home insulation is one of those critical investments that you want to make carefully. High-quality insulation will help keep your home secure from the weather outside, helping to reduce your heating and cooling costs. On the other hand, i…
Getting a Roof Renovation Estimate? – What Must Be Included
There are many roofing companies to choose from in most urban areas. Many claiming multiple years in business or to have the most expertise. That said, one will quickly discover that from one roofing company to the next, you may find big disp…
Spiral Stairs
A spiral staircase is not just an aesthetically pleasing way you can stylize your stairs anywhere in or outside your home – there’s actually a myriad of benefits of a spiral staircase. Below, we discuss why you might want to consider spiral s…
Building Beautiful Functional Kitchens
Crawford Homes knows a lot about building kitchens. A family-owned and operated company, they have remained Regina’s leading high-quality homebuilder for 41 years. Kaitlin Bashutski designs and styles the company’s show homes. “We’v…
6 Questions to Ask Your Concrete Contractor
Concrete is forever. Well, not quite. But, it is safe to say that if your concrete contractor makes a mistake, or doesn’t really know what they are doing, it is going to be a hassle to fix it. That’s why choosing the right contractor upfront is s…
What We Look at When We Assess the Condition of Your AC
At first glance, it may look bleak: you know you’re going to need either an AC repair or a new air conditioner. But you’re no air conditioning expert, and you want to make an informed decision. When you reach out to the air conditioning experts…
What Maintenance Can I Perform Myself On My AC?
The HVAC unit in your home is a vital piece of equipment that you depend upon throughout the year to stay warm or cool. Without proper AC maintenance, your HVAC system can encounter problems. Here are some steps you can take as a homeowner to en…
How to Renovate a Garage into an Apartment
A garage renovation is like a miniature version of a total home renovation. If you want to turn your garage into a space that is fit to live in and not just store your car in, you’ll have to make major changes to it. Here’s a brief rundown of the maj…
What Do I Do with Water and Mould in My Home? Q&A With Bryan Baeumler
With summer upon us, rain for many across the country, and cottage season in full-swing, Bryan addresses a few questions relating to mould issues in a cottage and leaky chimney flashing. Question 1 Hi, Bryan. My cottage has a mould problem.…
How to Plan a Basement Renovation
You’re finally ready to tackle the basement and turn it into the practical, beautiful space you’ve always dreamed of. The process of planning the renovation is as important as the work itself and will ultimately dictate the quality of the f…
How to Plan a Renovation While You Work from Home
Planning an office renovation, or the renovation of any part of your home when you work from home can be challenging. No one wants to live, or work, in a construction zone. But making time for a renovation can dramatically improve your produc…
Renovation Q&A With Bryan Baeumler: Odours, Flooring & More
He who rejects change is the architect of decay. A decaying house that is. In this article, we dive into common renovation questions—or at least things that may prompt a renovation. Question 1 Hi Bryan. We have an odour coming from our cold-…
