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Family flexibility: Minto’s townhome models in Kanata

The six townhome models offer three to six bedrooms to cater to many types of families.
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2026 CHBA awards finalists: Ottawa a force to be reckoned with

Local builders, renovators and others compete for national trophies in May.
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Is it thermal ghosting or mould haunting your home?

What's the difference between thermal ghosting and mould?
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After the fire: Arnprior family slowly rebuilds their lives

An Arnprior family lost everything in a house fire. They share their journey and their advice.
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Looking back and ahead: the 2025-2026 Ottawa housing market

Uncertainty is the watchword for the local housing industry but there are some hopeful signs.
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Cardel unveils three-storey townhomes at EdenWylde

It’s the first time Cardel has offered this type of townhome and looks to appeal to first-time buyers.
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Jumping on the ADU bandwagon

Additional dwelling units (ADUs) have moved beyond custom homes and renovations to production builders — proving they’ve gone mainstream.
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Troubleshooting frozen water pipes

Every winter some of the most costly pipe failures happen in places homeowners least expect, writes Steve Maxwell.
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Homeowner Helpers: Our catalogue of home maintenance tips and advice

Check out our full collection of home maintenance articles.
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Homeowner Helpers: Monthly home checklist for January

Save money and stay comfortable with these DIY maintenance tips.
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2026 trends in Ottawa housing, renovations, design and decor

Check out what’s hot in Ottawa housing, renovations, design & decor for 2026.
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Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa announces its biggest development yet

Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa has 33 new townhomes in the works.
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Why sprawling homes are shrinking housing opportunities for young people

BuildingIN looks at why sprawling homes are shrinking housing opportunities for young people and how we repair it.
Dream of a Lifetime Lottery
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35 years of dream homes in the Dream of a Lifetime lottery

How have the lottery homes evolved over the past 35 years? We take a look.
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Disaster-resistant homes designed for harsh weather realities

A Canadian initiative is bringing new and stronger ideas to the homebuilding world, writes Steve Maxwell.
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The Sterling: Laurysen’s custom contributions to CHEO’s 2025 dream home

Designer Wael Bakr walks you through Laurysen’s custom cabinetry in CHEO’s 2025 lottery dream home.
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2025 Housing Design Awards recognize Ottawa design excellence

Stunning designs offer plenty of inspiration at this year’s design excellence awards.
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Caivan unveils models, new plans at Conservancy

The growing Barrhaven community is finally getting its own model homes and 14 new floor plans.

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