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Renovations and Adding Rentable Dwelling Space
The province recently passed legislation that permits three units, as-of-right, on a lot. This means that if you own a home, you might be...

Don McCuaig
Jan 22, 20241 min read
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A coffee table
Furniture building is not my forte exactly, but I do enjoy it and I love learning new joining techniques as I go. This simple pine coffee...

Don McCuaig
Nov 11, 20191 min read
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A barn door project...
A little home project to share with you...

Don McCuaig
Nov 11, 20191 min read
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Need ideas?
Wondering where you should look for ideas? Honestly, Pinterest. Sure, there’s a plethora of magazines out there but they cost money and...

Don McCuaig
Oct 16, 20191 min read
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Knowing your budget is a huge component of ANY renovation!
Some of this discussion was covered in a previous post, but if you’ve jumped around my website and ended up here, I’ll go over a few...

Don McCuaig
Oct 16, 20192 min read
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Building Permit Drawings
If you are thinking of finishing your basement, or even considering a small basement renovation (maybe an extra bedroom or a bathroom),...

Don McCuaig
Oct 16, 20191 min read
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Budgeting for a reno doesn't have to be scary.
Some of this discussion was covered in a previous post, but if you’ve jumped around my website and ended up here, I’ll go over a few...

Don McCuaig
Sep 11, 20192 min read
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How to pick a good contractor
I have met with a lot of homeowners over the years to speak about their potential renovation. One of the most, if not the most, stressful...

Don McCuaig
Sep 11, 20193 min read
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Do you need a building permit?
Obtaining a City of Ottawa building permit is not as hard or as costly as most think. In my opinion it is also invaluable if reselling...

Don McCuaig
Sep 11, 20193 min read
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