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Emma Kwan
Oct 21, 20241 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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Emma Kwan
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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Emma Kwan
Sep 5, 20243 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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Emma Kwan
Aug 26, 20242 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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Emma Kwan
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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Emma Kwan
Aug 20, 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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Emma Kwan
Aug 19, 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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Emma Kwan
Aug 15, 20243 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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Emma Kwan
Jun 24, 20242 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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Emma Kwan
Jun 23, 20243 min read
Net Zero: What if I’m not Ready Yet?
Net Zero renovation is a process. You don’t have to do it all at once. But you can start. “There are many ways to get to net zero,” says...
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Emma Kwan
Jun 23, 20242 min read
Halt Renovation Stress at the Door
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...
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Emma Kwan
May 28, 20241 min read
Team Milestones
Happiness: when you love where you work, beautiful things happen Workplace happiness is clearly in full force at Lagois...
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Emma Kwan
May 28, 20243 min read
A Mudroom Makes Outdoor Living all the Sweeter
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...
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Emma Kwan
May 28, 20242 min read
Taking the Stress Out of Your Renovation
Halt renovation stress at the door! How to enjoy the journey towards your new space If you’ve never been through a major renovation, the...
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Emma Kwan
May 7, 20242 min read
Understanding Net Zero for a Future of Comfort and Investment
What’s a net-zero-ready renovation? Lagois Design·Build·Renovate’s lead designer, Jeff Hurdis, explains a net zero home produces as much...
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Emma Kwan
Apr 24, 20245 min read
Spring Checklist: Lagois Helps you Get Your Home Ready for Spring
SPRING CHECKLIST 2024 Preparing your home for a brand new season? We have a terrific spring checklist for you. When winter turns into...
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Emma Kwan
Mar 25, 20242 min read
How To Plan For Net Zero
You know about Canada’s wish to be emissions free by 2050, and you’re a homeowner. You know the time is coming. Net zero for your home...
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Emma Kwan
Mar 25, 20241 min read
Great Partners Make A Great Team
Thank you to our sponsors! It has been a big BIG year at Lagois Design·Build·Renovate. Look what happened. We won Renovator of the Year....
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Emma Kwan
Mar 8, 20243 min read
A Pride of Net Zero Experts
The first Net Zero Ready Renovation in Ottawa by Lagois. They’re among the best of the best in the industry. Lagois Design·Build·Renovate...
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Emma Kwan
Feb 2, 20243 min read
Beauty and Light, Automated
By Francie Healy When William Pearl looks at his grandfather’s notebook, he’s surprised to see that their schedules, while decades apart,...
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