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If you’re renovating or building a custom home, consider if design-build is right for you.

Wood cabinets are making a comeback, one of 4 easy ways to bring nature inside.

Although they can be tricky, asymmetrical design elements can be a wonderful opportunity to add interest to a space.

An adequate supply of rental housing is essential to quality of life in Ottawa, the housing association argues.

Tips for using mirrors to add interest and the feeling of extra space in your garden.

The city's approach is backwards, putting risk avoidance and low fees first, design last, argues architect Toon Dreessen.

When fire destroyed their seasonal cottage, this couple rebuilt with a year-round tiny house.

Leaving property to heirs may be more complicated than you realize.

Ottawa’s next mayor will need to tackle both to get our housing affordability and supply crisis under control.

The housing association’s Jason Burggraaf explains what all the fuss is about with the OHBA’s Cut the *** campaign.

The Safer Living Homes campaign encourages the building of stronger homes. Here’s why & how.

How to start the process of selling your home

First-time buyers are struggling, but you need to take precautions

Beyond theory: Steve Maxwell shares his list of upgrades that have proved effective.

Flower- and colour-inspired spring decor is a quick and easy way to shake off the winter blahs.

Versatility, strength and homeowner expectations are just three reasons for their increasing popularity, writes Steve Maxwell.

Expect more of the same, says industry professional Derek Nzeribe.

Does your house make loud bangs in cold weather? Here's why.