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2020 Special Achievement Awards

Three veterans win special awards for exceptional contributions as Ottawa housing industry salutes its own.

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Dealing with fuzzy deck wood

Pressure washing & stripping an old finish can make wood fuzzy. But dealing with it is easy.

Ottawa contenders capture five national housing awards

Ottawa builders, renovators and designers take home glittering trophies from virtual awards celebration.

A timely renovation

Family’s Westboro renovation updates their main floor, adding a home office just before the pandemic hit

Winners in the 2019 NKBA awards

Delayed a year, NKBA Ottawa announces kitchen & bath winners from among 2019 projects.

Ottawa’s 2020 designer of the year

Sascha Lafleur of West of Main eats, breathes and sleeps design.

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Home gyms step into the spotlight

The pandemic means more home gyms than ever: What you need to know.

Outdoor living is hotter than ever in 2021

The winter and the pandemic have us hungering to expand our space.

Sparkling windows

Cleaning windows takes practice but is well worth the effort.

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Decorating your porch

Sue Pitchforth shares her process for creating spring curb appeal.

Renovating in a pandemic

Procedures and timelines might be different, but you can still get your project done.

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Counter intelligence

Pros and cons of 11 popular kitchen counter materials.

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Creating a backyard space

Turning a blank canvas into an outdoor living space.

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Why you want pro-grade tools

Even if you’re a DIYer, quality tools will save you in the long run.

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Budget-friendly finds & ideas for spring

Sue Pitchforth shares 8 ways to update your home this spring.

Ottawa a serious contender for national housing awards

Local housing industry has 21 finalists in Canadian Home Builders' Association Awards for Housing Excellence.

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Why paint rollers matter

Choosing the right paint roller can make a big difference to the speed and quality you achieve.

13 stunning staircases

Design-savvy staircases are surging in popularity in Ottawa lately. Here’s a look at 13 of them.

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