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Closing the gaps
There was a lot of "shop talk" among Canadians in Europe, including two from the Lagois team.

Francie Healy
May 53 min read


Muskoka summer salad
If you’re thinking about barbecue, friends, and gentle summer evenings, this might be the perfect way to start.

Francie Healy
May 41 min read


The magic of May
Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!" said Robin Williams. Here are some ideas for May magic.

Francie Healy
May 42 min read


Mysteries behind the walls
Digging behind the walls can unearth charming treasures. But it can also reveal serious dangers.

Herb Lagois
May 43 min read


Sweet sprinkles of joy
At a party, they taste one of the cakes or cookies from the Sweet Pearl Bake Shop. And they want more.

Francie Healy
Apr 292 min read


No One Talks About This
What most people don’t realize is that renovation is more than a construction process. It’s a deeply personal one.

Jacob Kirst
Apr 204 min read


Clear as glass
High end products, installation and design mean a true partnership
of superb quality.

Francie Healy
Apr 163 min read


DON'T renovate? What??
Why this home? Why now? Is this the right decision at all?

Jacob Kirst
Mar 303 min read


Chocolate for Easter, or anytime
Elegant and fabulous, this makes a delightful dessert, or just to have all by itself.

Francie Healy
Mar 302 min read


Celebrating April
A lovely time to celebrate a new season! Here's a list of things to do in Ottawa and area.

Francie Healy
Mar 302 min read


Don't forget to wave!
It's a proud moment for the Lagois team, and we want to share it with you.

Francie Healy
Mar 301 min read


Don't leave it to chance
How to avoid unfortunate situations in your renovation. A plan is much more than a blueprint.

Herb Lagois
Mar 304 min read


Happiness is a warm house
Insulation is a challenging trade, but we'd be awfully cold without it. Once upon a time, we were.

Francie Healy
Mar 34 min read


For a tasty spring morning
Here’s to a truly joyful “maple morning” with elegant crepes made in your Lagois kitchen

Francie Healy
Mar 22 min read


Sweet living with maple
Places the Lagois team thinks you might like to visit in March, especially if there are children in your life.

Francie Healy
Mar 23 min read


Ice dam time again?
We love early spring, but we don't always love what it can do to our rooftops.

Francie Healy
Mar 23 min read


For the Love of Generations
As a dad and a designer, I must create homes that serve not just my children but THEIR children.

Jacob Kirst
Feb 243 min read


The Sound of a Home
You walk in and right away you feel the peacefulness. Sound (and silence) affect us deeply.

Herb Lagois
Feb 244 min read


When your house sees YOU
Emotional architecture is an art. It asks how you feel. It is flexibility designed and crafted into your home.

Jacob Kirst
Feb 33 min read


It takes a village
Merrickville residents turned an old church into a treasure of music and art that is attracting wide audiences.

Francie Healy
Jan 276 min read
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