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Goodbye, Hello! New Year’s Eve 2024
The year is ending soon. In the Ottawa area, you might want to send it out in style.

Francie Healy
Dec 18, 20243 min read


Looking back, looking ahead
It was a big year for Lagois Design∙Build∙Renovate, with another one to follow!

Francie Healy
Dec 18, 20244 min read


Herb's Corner
Have you ever wondered what happens on the other side of a Lagois renovation?

Francie Healy
Dec 17, 20243 min read


A purrfect sanctuary
Ivan the cat figures he's won the cat lottery -- with a room of his own, if you please.

Francie Healy
Dec 10, 20243 min read


Meet Tom, our problem-solver
Tom Felts is the Site Supervisor you want on your side. He's an industry veteran with Lagois for 25 years.

Francie Healy
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Put a little sunshine in your home
Natural light is good for you: these are the simple pleasures of indoor-outdoor integration.

Francie Healy
Dec 3, 20243 min read


Mentionable unmentionables: when potty talk is okay
Shhh… What do you do when you’re outside at a party or an event and, you know, you gotta go? As your grandmother might have said, it’s...

Francie Healy
Dec 3, 20243 min read


Proud to be finalists 12 times over
It was gala magic at GOHBA on Nov. 2, 2024, with outstanding competition among the best renovators in the business. Homeowners in Ottawa...

Francie Healy
Dec 3, 20241 min read


How to love December in Ottawa
December! What to do about it but embrace and enjoy it in the beautiful outdoors of the Ottawa region. Here are some delightful family...

Francie Healy
Dec 3, 20243 min read


Lagois is a Finalist for 12 GOHBA Awards
Lagois is finalist for 12 GOHBA awards! If you happen to see anyone from the Lagois Design∙Build∙Renovate team these days, you might...
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Oct 21, 20241 min read


OHBA Winner 2024
We’re still winning! Our stunning Scandinavian Natural kitchen has snagged the top prize in the Kitchen Renovation category at the OHBA ...
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Oct 21, 20241 min read


October in Ottawa
Summer’s over, and that’s always a bit sad; but in its wake is our beautiful Canadian fall. In Ottawa and surrounding areas, there are...
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Sep 5, 20244 min read


Herb’s Corner: During Renovation, Take Time to Smell the Roses
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...
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Sep 5, 20243 min read


Winning Step by Step: Design with Lagois
Design, the first phase of the well-respected Lagois·Design·Build·Renovate systems and processes, involves the creation of a conceptual...
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Aug 26, 20242 min read


A Winning Combination: You and Us, Together
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...
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Aug 26, 20242 min read


Stef’s Quality Painting
Stefanie Giampaolo knows a few things about taking life one step at a time. She was in her 20s, working in an office, and wondering what...
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Aug 20, 20242 min read


Is Net Zero Renovation Possible for Every Home?
Is net zero renovation possible for every home? Net zero is the ultimate goal for any home, but sometimes your existing building doesn’t...
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Aug 19, 20242 min read


When Golf is like Bacon
When golf is like bacon Ask a golfer like Herb Lagois about the best way to play golf, and he shares some tips from others who have...
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Aug 19, 20242 min read


A Win-Win Process: How Lagois Helps you Love Where You Live
A win-win process: How Lagois helps you Love Where You Live A win for you in renovation doesn’t magically happen. It’s the result of...
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Aug 15, 20243 min read


Proud to be 40
What’s it like when you’ve been in business for more than 40 years? It feels like a celebration, especially when you’ve been named...
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Jun 24, 20242 min read
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