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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

Navigating your renovation project

Contractor Ryan will support you through your renovation from A to Z.

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Adding space

If done properly, it can pay off in spades, writes designer Deirdre Jorssen. Here’s what you need to know.

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How to choose a great wheelbarrow

Not all wheelbarrows are created equal, nor are they all meant for the same jobs. Steve Maxwell shares his time-honoured tips.

Wall treatments are everywhere

Check out these 17 local projects that explore everything from wallpaper and moulding to lime wash and more.

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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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