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When seconds matter: How to prevent, survive and recover from a house fire

From everyday cooking habits to escape plans and recovery steps, fire safety starts long before smoke fills a room.
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Homeowner Helpers: Junk drawer batteries pose a fire hazard

Household batteries could cause a serious fire if improperly stored in your home or elsewhere.
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Top kitchen design trends for 2026

Kitchen specialist Laurysen Kitchens shares 9 trends for 2026 in this guest column.
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How to plan a custom home: Expert advice from Ottawa’s custom builder of the year, Casa Verde Construction

Ottawa’s custom builder of the year, Casa Verde Construction, shares its expert advice.
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Our outdoor spaces: Sunrooms and other inspiring outside living designs

We’re keeping closer to home these days, making this the perfect opportunity to focus on our indoor/outdoor spaces.
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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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9 designer-approved home office tips

Thinking of a home office? Laurysen Kitchens shares nine tips to keep in mind in their latest guest column.
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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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Celebrity designer Sarah Richardson headlines the Ottawa Home & Remodelling Show

In a Q&A, the celebrity designer talks trends, Instagram and messy homes.
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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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Prevent fires in the home: It’s not difficult

What you need to know about fire prevention in your home.
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A 1970s condo transformed by a kitchen makeover

Outdated country-style space becomes a paragon of style, functionality and connection with the outside world.
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8 easy last-minute festive touches

Feel like it’s the calm before the Christmas storm? Here are some simple ways to lighten the load.
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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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Homeowner Helpers: November home maintenance checklist

Five easy tips to keep your home running smoothly and safely this November.
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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 People’s Choice Award spotlights bungalow makeover

A reimagined mid-century bungalow with a surprising loft takes the trophy.
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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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