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Tricks to Make A Home Look Bigger & Larger

Feeling stressed and wanting to change? When it comes to change, sometimes the smallest things can have a very big impact...

February 27, 2013

Productivity at Home

Have you ever wondered how can you make your home more productive? Well this article will give you ideas and add to your knowledge...

February 22, 2013

Flooring light & Concrete Designs

When we think of concrete, we think of the widely used man-made construction material used to fabricate architectura...

February 17, 2013

Nest Learning Thermostat

An Ottawa Renovation doesn't have to be purely about a renovation. Many home owners have been starting to look at green solutions to save extra...

February 11, 2013

Renovating Older Homes

It is common when renovating older homes to come across many things that need repair or modernization. For example...

February 2, 2013

The Psychology of Colors at Home

Ottawa General Contractors LTD have professional home designers with many years of experience to help you make the best...

January 14, 2013

Best Renovation Options - Kitchens

The best place to start when looking to renovate, sell or update your home is the kitchen...

December 12, 2012

Three Steps to Renovation Success.

Being realistic and making the right decisions will determine the value of investment put forth by you...

December 1, 2012

A Home Renovation Planning Guide

Planning a home renovation can be an overwhelming task. With all the major categories to renovate that you have to make decisions...

November 27, 2012

OGC at BBB Torch Awards 2012

Ottawa General Contractors LTD have been nominated for children's hospital pharmacy the BBB (Better Business Bureau) Torch Award...

November 21, 2012

Save Money & Energy with Fall Renovations!

The best time to schedule a home renovation depends on your project, of course, but there are some great reasons to plan for a renovation in autumn. Whether autumn means back to school or back to work, our attention starts to focus on the spaces where we’ll be spending the long winter season. Why not take this opportunity to refresh your home by adding a cozy nook or a new fireplace? With the holiday season in mind, kitchen renovations are one of the most popular fall projects. Adding another bathroom, though, can add value to your home and help out with keeping holiday gatherings running smoothly! Some projects, such as painting, actually work best in fall because of the decreased humidity. Too much humidity in the air can cause paint to look splotchy.

10 Coolest Interior Decoration and Home Product Ideas from Kickstarter

The crowd funding site Kickstarter has given society a lot since its inception in 2009. There have been movies, gadgets, foods, and much more that have come to life thanks to the financial backing of donors around the globe. Home improvement enthusiasts are optimistic that the site will produce a bevy of new items that will change the way we look at home décor. Here are some of the most successful and coolest in-the-works projects that seem on the verge of becoming reality.