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Get Up to $7500 In Renovation Credits With The Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit (MGHRTC) in Ottawa

As a homeowner in Ottawa, you have the opportunity to take advantage of the Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit (MGHRTC) when renovating your dwelling...

May 1, 2023

How Much Does a Kitchen Renovation Cost?

Understanding the cost of a kitchen renovation is important for homeowners who want to update their kitchens...

February 21, 2023

Top 3 Tiny Homes in Ottawa

Tiny homes allow owners and renters to live within their means. In addition to paying a lower cost on maintenance and utilities, contractors like us provide lower estimates on custom designs. The top three tiny homes in Ottawa came from our company. What are the top tiny homes in Ottawa? Which ones catch the eye, increase the quality of living, and will appreciate in real estate value? We can list the top projects our clients have requested, designed, and admired.

February 21, 2023

What Does a Home Addition Cost in Ottawa?

When it comes to home additions in Ottawa, there are a lot of factors that will affect the cost. The size and location of the addition are major factors, as are materials and labor costs.In general, small additions such as a room or two can cost up to $100,000 depending on how luxurious the addition is. Adding an entire second story to your home could cost $250,000 or more...

February 21, 2023

Bill 23 Webinar Replay - Feb 2023

Want to learn more? Visit https://ottawageneralcontractors.com/free-quote-estimate/ for a Feasibility Evaluation...

February 17, 2023

How to Convert Your Home into 3 Units with Bill 23

Bill 23, also known as the More Homes, Built Faster Act, 2022, was passed with Royal Assent on Nov. 28th, 2022, and allows for "gentle intensification" in parts of the city...

December 21, 2022

Bill 23 Webinar: How to Turn 1 Home Into 3 in Ottawa

Interested in a Feasibility Study? Apply here to determine eligibility...

December 15, 2022

What Makes A Great Tiny House?

As a homeowner, you don’t have to settle for one type of tiny house. Different designs allow for variations in lifestyle, as well as daily routines...

September 26, 2022

5 Kitchen Reno Ideas for Your Ottawa Dream Home

As you probably know, kitchen renovations (renos) are major projects, and knowing where to start is one of the hardest parts. Before you begin your planning process and enter the beginning stages of completing a kitchen renovation, you need to know what exactly you hope to accomplish....

April 27, 2021

What is a Coach House and How Can it Increase My Property Value in Ottawa?

You might have heard, or read somewhere, earlier this year that Ottawa’s first coach house was almost completed. This coach house is located on Hartleigh Avenue in the Lincoln Fields area. The coach house measured at approximately 500 square feet, which is roughly the size of many new condo apartment units.

April 27, 2021

Looking to Renovate Your Master Bedroom? 3 Amazing Master Bedroom Ideas

You spend a third of your life sleeping, so why shouldn’t you sleep in a room that helps you have sweet dreams? A disorganized or uninspired bedroom makes it difficult to relax; it also probably doesn’t help with your attitude in the mornings.

April 27, 2021

OGC Awarded 2019 Big50 Class of North America’s Top Remodelers

OGC was named by REMODELING Magazine to its 2019 Big50 Class of North America’s Top Remodelers.OGC has been selected by REMODELING magazine...

September 10, 2019