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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.

Articles

SPOTLIGHT

Rebuilding their lives after a fire

An Arnprior family lost everything in a house fire. They share their journey and their advice.

GUEST COLUMN

The power of design dreaming

It’s an easy way to get through winter and plan for the warmer weather, writes Sue Pitchforth.

FROM THE EXPERTS

Cold-climate living: Five tips for building well

Steve Maxwell explains the sometimes-obscure physics behind cold-climate building challenges.

Outdoor living mini magazine

This downloadable collection offers tips, ideas and inspiration for your outdoor spaces.

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Featured Projects

Projects in the spotlight

If you’re considering a home improvement project or custom home, check out these local projects for ideas and inspiration.

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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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