Canadian contractors are coming off a busy year in the home renovation and remodeling market, and it’s expected to con- tinue into 2019. Castle members and designers across the country are optimistic…
After a year of supply shortages, production curtailments, logistics and environmental concerns wreaking havoc on lumber prices, 2019 appears to be set for greater stability. “Twenty-eighteen was the most volatile year in…
There was a time when interior doors were something of an afterthought in many homes. The focus was on function, not form. These days, though, there’s a growing understanding that well-chosen doors…
Options and innovations for adding warmth to your abode this fall and winter. The multi-hued beauty of falling leaves, crisp autumn air, the harvest moon, pumpkin pie; fall brings with it a…
Where there were once mainly choices between carpet, tile and hardwood, today there are options abound, allowing contractors to provide just the right performance and aesthetics to meet or exceed customers’ specific…
When the mercury rises, so does the number of outdoor projects on the go. Plenty of those yard, deck and dock renovations will need paints and stains to help them look their…
The open sky’s the limit. With backyard construction options abound, contractors should take on a more consultative role to help homeowners understand and focus their choices of product, material and more. “You…
In the world of design, concrete is having a bit of a moment right now. While its cool, industrial aesthetic is gaining traction, it also remains an incredibly practical, fundamental part of…
With savvy homeowners demanding ever-healthier and higher-performing homes, innovations in gypsum drywall, tile backerboard and related products may be playing a larger part in your next home renovation job. While not always…
They may not be the first feature you notice about a home, but garage doors can go a long way to enhancing a home’s style and curb appeal. As with other exterior…
Whether you’re a contractor, tradesperson or checking off your upcoming Father’s Day gift list, no matter how well stocked the workshop is, there’s always room for more. And with advances in tool…
When it comes to interior design, curb appeal, energy efficiency and security, no other elements of a home have quite the same impact as doors and windows. Today’s doors and windows reflect…
Seasons change and with them fashions too. A home’s roofing and siding, however, is built to last. So for contractors, the question is, how can they help homeowners pick out styles and…
If a home’s front door can make a major design statement, then its hardware can be the finishing touch. It can be a focal point, a statement piece or a tasteful accent.…
By their nature trends come and go; however, in the renovation and remodelling industry there are a few business mainstays. For example, contractors can always expect kitchen and bathroom upgrades to remain…
2017 was quite a year for the lumber industry in Canada. Headline-making forest fires in B.C., of course, were the biggest challenge. “We dealt with the fallout from fires this year, and…
