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Don McCuaig

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...

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A barn door project...

A little home project to share with you...

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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...

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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...

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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),...

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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...

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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...

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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...