Helpful Links
Whether you’re buying, renovating or maintaining a home in Ottawa, our links to reliable information sources can save you time, money and effort.
Home Improvement
This housing industry group includes members who are builders, renovators, service providers and more. The membership directory is searchable.
Trying to decide whether you can tackle a renovation on your own or should hire someone else to do? The Canadian Home Builders' Association offers 6 questions to ask yourself, plus lists tasks to avoid and advice from other homeowners.
Decor
Along with some great tips, this blog gives you detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to paint a room. Even if you're not a beginner, you'll find helpful ideas.
Outdoors
This housing industry group includes members who are builders, renovators, service providers and more. The membership directory is searchable.
Canadian and international gardening news and resources including events, books, and thousands of articles.
New Homes
If you're looking to buy a home, start by discovering the many Ottawa-area communities, on the Ontario side, and who is building homes in each one.
The HCRA regulates and licenses builders and other vendors in Ontario, handles home buyer concerns about builder or vendor conduct, manage the Ontario Builder Directory and offers advice on home buying.
This housing industry group includes members who are builders, renovators, service providers and more. The membership directory is searchable.
