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DIY Around the House: What You Can Do and When to Call a Specialist

Home maintenance can be a fulfilling and cost-effective endeavor for homeowners. The satisfaction of fixing a leaky faucet or repainting a room is unmatched. However, it’s essential to understand our limits to avoid causing more harm than good. Here’s a guide to help you determine which jobs you can tackle yourself and when it might be best…

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Bathroom Renovation Trends in Fall 2023

Ever walked into a bathroom and felt like you’ve traveled back in time? The peach tiles, the fuzzy toilet seat covers, remember those? Now, let’s dive into what’s currently making waves in bathroom design. Fall 2023 is ushering in fresh, innovative, and stunning trends for bathroom renovation!

Bathrooms have transitioned from being just…

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How Much Does a Kitchen Renovation Cost?

Conceptualizing a new kitchen can be a lot of fun. You may find yourself spending hours perusing through endless design ideas and imagining what your new kitchen space will look like. If you are considering a kitchen renovation, you’re probably wondering how much money you will need for your…

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5 Exciting Basement Bar Ideas to Try

Having a basement bar is one of the most enjoyable ways you can utilize your basement space. Not only can the basement bar become a haven in your home where you unwind and relax, it can also be the perfect space for entertaining friends and family. How you design…

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Should I Convert my Tub to a Shower?

Nothing transforms a bathroom space like replacing a tub with a walk-in shower. Typically, two-in-one shower and tubs are what we see in bathrooms these days, as it’s a great way to provide bathing options in limited space. That said, there are both pros and cons associated with replacing…

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Best Cabinet Materials for Kitchen Renovations

You want your kitchen to look stunning. Not only will the right kitchen cabinets achieve this, but it will also increase the value of your home. When choosing the right design there are a number of factors to take into consideration including the look you want, the size of…

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Save on Your Bathroom Renovation in Ottawa

Useful Tips: How to Save on Your Bathroom Renovation in Ottawa

Many of us dream of the perfect home, the perfect space, the perfect bathroom. Saving your hard-earned money for a bathroom renovation is a happy thought. But in the words of Willie Nelson, “We create our own unhappiness.” This blog post is not about music or the art of happiness, but it is…

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Best Finishes for Your Kitchen Cabinets

Are you tired of the way your kitchen cabinets look? You can upgrade your old kitchen cabinets without having to replace them. Adding a new finish can change the entire look of your kitchen. There are plenty of cabinet finishes to choose from. Whether you’re updating your old cabinets…

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Top 5 Ideas for a Basement Gym

Having a gym in your basement is one of the most convenient ways to achieve your fitness goals. With more and more people choosing to complete activities from the comfort of their own home, it makes perfect sense to utilize your basement space for something as rewarding as a…

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How Much Does It Cost to Finish Your Basement?

Finishing a basement is a great way to improve the look and value of your home. One of the first things you want to consider before you start is how much does it cost to finish a basement. Depending on the design and functionality you want, the average cost…

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How to Make a Bathroom Handicap Accessible

Your personal or family circumstances can change in an instant, requiring you to make adjustments to your living space to make it more accessible. This includes the bathroom, which can often be difficult to navigate when dealing with mobility issues. By making a few simple renovations, you can create…

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Starting from scratch: Another completed basement bathroom renovation

Starting from Scratch: Another Completed Basement Bathroom Renovation

As you can see from the before and after photos, this basement bathroom installation started with pretty much a clean slate. The basement had a plumbing stub out, which is different from the plumbing rough-in. Usually, when a builder leaves plumbing in the basement it’s a stub out, which means the plumbing comes…

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Showcasing a Stunning Bathroom Renovation in Ottawa by Miracle Dream Homes

We are very happy to report the completion of another 3-piece bathroom renovation in an Ottawa south home. 

Though it’s a very typical bathroom renovation project and 3-piece bathrooms are very common in modern construction, the project turned out to be quite a nice looking bathroom. It’s not a big bathroom, but it’s very cozy and clean and the client loved the way it turned…

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How Can I Add Storage to My Small Bathroom?

How Can I Add Storage to My Small Bathroom?

Is it possible to add some storage to a small bathroom or is it a contradiction in terms? In this short article, we will address how to maximize the storage in a small size bathroom and what one can expect as far as functional storage capacity during bathroom renovations in Ottawa.  

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Is A Shower Better than a Tub in My Small Bathroom?

Often homeowners wonder if they should have a bathtub or a shower in their bathroom. In small bathrooms, it’s a very relevant question, but there’s no definitive answer. You need to think about the space you have available and what’s best for your family’s needs. Here are some pointers about what to consider during bathroom installations in Ottawa when choosing…

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What Colour Should I Use To Make My Small Bathroom Look Bigger

What Colour Should I Use to Make My Small Bathroom Look Bigger?

Are you renovating your bathroom or a small powder room? Wondering what colour you should choose to paint the walls and the ceiling? Colour is a rather simple question that can often lead to a lot of confusion and worry. Here are some suggestions from bathroom contractors in Ottawa that will make the daunting task of…

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What tile size should I use to make my small bathroom look bigger

What tile size should I use to make my small bathroom look bigger?

The question about bathroom tile and the best size and shape is probably one of the most commonly asked questions about renovating a small bathroom. There are several important aspects that this question opens up and we will address them one at a time in this blog.  

Trends in Bathroom Tile Size  

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How Can I Make My Small Bathroom in Ottawa Look Better?

How Can I Make My Ottawa Home’s Small Bathroom Look Better?

A small bathroom doesn’t have to appear small. Make your small bathroom appear visually bigger by simply keeping it as airy and open as possible. Light colours with a white ceiling and white trim trick the eye to think the space is larger. Experienced bathroom contractors in Ottawa have the creative design skills to give you…

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Renovating a Small Bathroom –FAQ

Renovating a Small Bathroom – Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make my small bathroom look better?

Make your small bathroom appear larger by keeping it open and airy, free of clutter. Use light colors on the walls. Bring natural light into the space or use LEDs to light it up. Install vanities, cabinets and sinks that suit the size of your…

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Custom Bathroom Renovations in Ottawa

Custom Bathroom Renovations in Ottawa to Suit Your Needs

One of the most common reasons homeowners in Ottawa renovate their bathrooms is to suit specific needs or requirements. As age catches up to us, bathrooms with a spacious shower and easy entry become more desirable than traditional bathrooms with bathtubs.

It has been a popular trend in the past decade to convert a…

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Renovating Your Ottawa Home During COVID-19? Learn How to do it Safely

One of the very common questions I get these days from our customers is, “How does your home renovation crew work during a pandemic?” Probably 90% of people who call us from our website inquiring about a bathroom, kitchen, or basement renovation in Ottawa, ask this question.

There is no doubt that the COVID-19…

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5 Reasons to Replace Your Windows – Window Replacement Ottawa

As time goes by so does the quality of things tend to deteriorate. The window replacement Ottawa specialists at Miracle Dream Homes can help you replace your windows. The same applies to windows as time often leads to the deterioration of the quality of the windows and it is at this point that…

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Ottawa Window Installation Specialists – Cleaning Tips

Ottawa Window Installation Specialists at Miracle Dream Homes have some special tips to make your windows sparkle! As much as it may seem easy to clean the windows and just see them clean, there are ways in which one may easily clean their windows and have them clean for a while….

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