Actualités

juillet 2026

With inflation higher than it's been in 40 years and an incredibly tight real estate market, many people looking for a new home find themselves stuck: buying… Suite »»

juin 2026

When the time comes to think about your home's exterior siding, a host of choices are available. One excellent option is vinyl siding, and within that… Suite »»

mai 2026

The nice weather is here, and it's easy to picture yourself lounging on a deck in your own backyard. Summer is short around here, so it's worth making the most… Suite »»

avril 2026

Over the past few years, more and more homeowners have chosen to replace their asphalt shingles with metal roofing. Why is this type of roof gaining… Suite »»

mars 2026

Window dressing is easy to underestimate, but it can shape a room's interior design more than you'd expect. Whether it's curtains or blinds, they're the… Suite »»

f\u00e9vrier 2026

Spring is coming, and with it, the home improvement itch. The exterior cladding of your home is one of the bigger decisions in any renovation project — it… Suite »»

janvier 2026

Metal roofs are often synonymous with quality and longevity, but they're not indestructible — they still need a bit of care. A well-maintained metal roof… Suite »»

d\u00e9cembre 2025

We're in the middle of the cold season, and with it comes snow accumulating everywhere — including on your roof. It's still important to think about roof… Suite »»

novembre 2025

Ottawa's cold-season weather brings low temperatures, ice, snow, wind, and hail, along with constant freeze-thaw cycles. All of that takes a toll on a roof and… Suite »»

octobre 2025

Even in winter, a stretch of warm weather can reveal a leaky roof. So how do you find the problem when snow is covering everything? It's actually quite… Suite »»

septembre 2025

The warm season is behind us and fall is well underway. Contrary to what you might expect, fall is actually a great time to start renovations. You skip the… Suite »»

ao\u00fbt 2025

When should a home's windows be replaced? It's a big question, and one that's easy to put off because of replacement costs. But it's a question worth… Suite »»

juillet 2025

Replacing a roof is a major expense for any homeowner, but that's no reason to put it off — especially once there's damage or water infiltration involved.… Suite »»

juin 2025

Whether buying or selling, a new roof is well known as a strong selling point in the real estate market. Buyers appreciate skipping the hassle of re-roofing an… Suite »»

mai 2025

Choosing the material for your exterior cladding is a major decision. It has one of the biggest impacts on curb appeal, and it comes with a real price tag.… Suite »»

avril 2025

The benefits of a metal roof are undeniable. Compared to asphalt shingles, metal outperforms in nearly every category: Life expectancy: 40 to 70+ years, up… Suite »»

mars 2025

When it's time to replace your roof, Ottawa and Gatineau homeowners have two main options: shingles or metal. It's a big choice, and we know it comes with… Suite »»

f\u00e9vrier 2025

When it comes to renovating your home, plenty of factors shape where you invest your time and money. Some renovations simply deliver more value than others… Suite »»

janvier 2025

Colour, texture, character — insulated siding kept dominating exterior design trends in the Ottawa area, and 2021 looked like the year many homeowners would… Suite »»

d\u00e9cembre 2024

Insulated siding, also known as foam-backed siding, is an increasingly popular choice for new homes, renovations, and additions. Since cladding is meant to… Suite »»

novembre 2024

Metal roofs are taking the construction world by storm. New builds and re-roofing projects alike are increasingly turning to metal over the traditional asphalt… Suite »»

octobre 2024

Your home's exterior siding plays a big role in its look, feel, and value. Siding has a dramatic effect on curb appeal, and it's also one of the biggest… Suite »»

septembre 2024

As the colder weather sets in and furnaces and fireplaces start getting used again, homeowners in cold-climate areas like Ottawa and Gatineau should pay closer… Suite »»

ao\u00fbt 2024

Replacing a roof is a major expense for homeowners, but so is neglecting the necessary replacement and dealing with the damaged infrastructure and water damage… Suite »»

juillet 2024

Exterior home siding is a significant investment, so it's worth weighing the pros and cons of insulated vinyl siding against regular vinyl siding before… Suite »»

juin 2024

With so many people spending more time at home these days, plenty are looking at those DIY renovation projects that have been sitting on the back burner for… Suite »»

mai 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting business shutdowns raised a number of questions about home renovations and residential construction. With so many… Suite »»

avril 2024

When it's time to replace aging or damaged asphalt shingles, there are two distinctly different paths: installing a new metal roof, or re-installing new… Suite »»

mars 2024

If your home was built more than 20 years ago, or you haven't replaced your existing windows in the past two decades, chances are you've started wondering… Suite »»

f\u00e9vrier 2024

We're seeing more Ottawa-area homeowners choosing to replace their asphalt shingles with metal roofing. A few natural questions come up: Why are metal roofs… Suite »»

janvier 2024

Whether you're renovating to make your home more comfortable for everyday life or to boost its value ahead of a future resale or refinance, it's worth thinking… Suite »»