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Home Improvement

From inspiring, information-packed articles about Ottawa renovations to timely home maintenance reminders, you’ll find everything you need to improve and run your home.

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SPOTLIGHT

2024 People’s Choice voting Round 4

You be the judge! Choose your favourite for the 2024 All Things Home People’s Choice Award. This week: kitchens.

GUEST COLUMN

Deciding if curtains are for you

Design 101: Sue Pitchforth offers a primer on curtains (aka drapes, panels & wall treatments).

FROM THE EXPERTS

5 keys to a better built retaining wall

Want a successful retaining wall? Then you need to know the basics, says Steve Maxwell.

2024 RenoTour Parade of Homes

A house tour of renovations & more — if you’re researching renovators, this tour is a must.

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Maintaining Your Home

Monthly and seasonal to-dos

Regular maintenance keeps your home safe and comfortable and reduces repair costs. Our Ottawa-focused monthly and seasonal to-dos help you stay on track. We even show you how to do many of them!

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