Every single one of trillions of mosquitoes seem to be out to get us on a warm summer evening.

Time. When I look around the waiting room of my doctor’s office, I often reflect on how it never stands still, even in a quiet and rather...

A win for us as at Lagois Design·Build·Renovate means we have successfully worked with you, a homeowner who believes in our process and...

Is net zero renovation possible for every home? Net zero is the ultimate goal for any home, but sometimes your existing building doesn’t...

How to enjoy the journey towards your new space If you’ve never been through a major renovation, the very idea of it can cause you a good...

A mud room makes outdoor living all the sweeter Much as we love the outdoors, it can present a few challenges to a clean and organized...

What’s a net-zero-ready renovation? Lagois Design·Build·Renovate’s lead designer, Jeff Hurdis, explains a net zero home produces as much...

SPRING CHECKLIST 2024 Preparing your home for a brand new season? We have a terrific spring checklist for you. When winter turns into...

By Francie Healy When William Pearl looks at his grandfather’s notebook, he’s surprised to see that their schedules, while decades apart,...

It was an eye-opening workshop and the first ever for Heritage Ottawa . It was also a perfect opportunity for Herb Lagois, founder of...

The art of seamless home improvements Here you are in your kitchen, bumping into each other, isolated from the living areas of your home....

Ants in your shed, bugs in your bed, who ya gonna call? Wayne Mackie, that’s who. Fortunately, Lagois Design-Build Renovate only had an...

Horror stories don’t just happen in the dark of night. They’re not only the stuff of movies or children’s games. Sometimes they happen...