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3 Reasons Why You Should Consider Renovating Instead of Moving

We love our homes. We put great effort into choosing the right one and personalizing it so that it becomes truly ours. That’s why when that home no longer fulfills our needs and we have to choose between renovating or relocating, we’re probably facing one of life’s the most challenging decisions. No matter which alternative we decide to go for, we know we’ll be facing expenses, stress, and commitment of time. So, how do we know it’s better to renovate than find a new abode?

June 16, 2014

Pinterest Picks of the Day: Sea-Inspired Spaces

As summer approaches, there’s no doubt that you’ll find yourself fantasizing about days at the beach more and more...

May 21, 2014

Boost Your Decor with Brights!

With all that sunshine outdoors, we find ourselves yearning to bring a bit of it inside. And we’re sure you do too! That’s why we’ve compiled this post full of tips and examples for how you can bring your home to life with the bright, vibrant colors of the sunny season.

May 21, 2014

7-important-bathroom-renovations-seniors

For the most part as people get older their home loses a little bit of its functionality. We’ve all heard of the 89-year-old superhero who hits the tread mill and the Universal machine for 4 hours before he even has his morning coffee, but many senior citizens have been limited to living on only one floor of their house...

May 6, 2014

Pinterest Picks of the Day - OGC

What’s the key to making at-home dining and entertaining as enjoyable as can be? Having a beautiful and comfortable dining room, of...

April 21, 2014

A Reno Horror Story

I received a request for help from a gentleman who was looking for an expert opinion on assessing deficiencies in work performed by another contractor. It sounded like his situation was possibly a classic Mike Holmes horror story. I thought I could leave him at the very least with good advice, so I agreed to visit his home to review the challenges. Upon arrival, he brought me to his newly-constructed garage and pointed out aspects of the construction that he was concerned about. While the construction was somewhat “adequate” – the workmanship did not reflect Best Practices. We discussed how it should have been done. As I was preparing to leave he asked, “While you are here, will you have a look at the addition they built?”

April 15, 2014

OGC Pinterest Picks of the Day

Ever since Pinterest became popular, it has been the go-to hub for finding inspiring images of all types - especially home design.

April 14, 2014

Mario and Sheila's Dream Home

Mario and Sheila wanted their dream home built and they came to Ottawa General Contractors LTD after having trouble finding a reputable...

March 24, 2014

The Good, The Bad, and The Pugly – OGC Pt. 1 – Comparing Kitchens

Welcome to the first installment of our new series: The Good, The Bad, and The Pugly. In this and upcoming posts, we’ll be going over examples of good design, bad design, and ending it all with a sampling of the cutest ugly dogs in the world, pugs! Why? Do you really need a reason to look at adorable photos of pugs? Of course not.

March 17, 2014

Creative Uses for Decorative Concrete in Home Construction

Creative Uses for Decorative Concrete in Home Construction Featured In recent years, hard surfaces such as stonework have become extremely popular in home building and renovating. The reason is pretty simple: these types of surfaces are extremely aesthetically pleasing, as they offer modern takes in myriad different areas of the home. Hard surfaces are svelte and sexy, and also extremely secure. However, implementing stonework into your home can be extremely expensive.

March 12, 2014

6 Of The Quirkiest Cool Interiors

Whenever we take on a creative home design project, we’re thrilled about the possibilities. We get to use our imaginations while doing what we do best, and the end result is always awesome. Because we love strange, artsy interiors, we’ve assembled a list of some of our favorite picks from around the world. Keep scrolling to see all six of these unconventionally cool rooms.

February 28, 2014

Critter Customized: Homes Built Around Pets

If you share your home with a beloved pet, you know just how much they are a part of your family. So why shouldn’t your home accommodate them? Some truly dedicated pet owners have gone above and beyond in customizing their homes to be more comfortable for their precious critters. In this post, we’re featuring some of our favorite pet-friendly homes and rooms. We hope our examples give you some ideas for your own customizations.

February 28, 2014