OakWood Blog
All in the angles
Reclaimed wood flooring. A dramatic mirrored coffer ceiling. Interesting angles. These are a few of the outstanding features of this unique renovation.From THIS…To THIS!This is an inspirational story about a kitchen renovation in Ottawa that was almost two-decades in...
Green building with Structural Insulation Panels
OakWood tests an airtight building system that reduces costs, uses less energy, and reduces carbon dioxide emissions Part 1 of a 2 Part Blog that is reporting field information in real-time OakWood recently made a new custom home client an offer they couldn’t...
Modern Daydream
A dark, dated, early 80s home is transformed into a sparkling contemporary jewel Love it or leave it This is a familiar story to our design team. A homeowner loves the location of their home and established neighborhood with its mature trees. But their home feels...
Taking Advantage of Untapped Property Investment Opportunities in Ottawa
OakWood recently sponsored a special investment report to see why Ottawa has emerged as one of Canada’s most attractive real estate markets and the implications for property investors. Several leading sources including the Bank of Montreal (BMO), Royal Bank Economic...
OakWood Honoured to be Finalists
OakWood Honoured to be Finalists in Prestigious Local and Provincial Awards Chosen in several categories including the coveted Renovator of the Year award OakWood joins a short list of distinguished local and provincial builders who made the finalist list for the...
Net Zero: the future of home building and what it means
New building standards, what homeowners want, where your energy really goes Recently OakWood invited Andy Oding, the Vice president - Director of Building Science at Building Knowledge Canada, to provide a day of training and information sharing for our team of...
New technology in energy-efficiency for homes
New technology in energy-efficiency for homesOakWood beta tests advanced new technology for reducing a home’s energy requirementsThis past March, OakWood sent a small contingent to the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas – the largest event of its kind in North...
Green is Beautiful
Energy efficient materials and minimalist design create a stunning multi room, eco-friendly addition Not long ago, building green seemed like a trade-off. Yes, it was environmentally friendly and the right thing to do, but did it look sensational. Good for the...
How to make your home an energy-efficient champ
Like most homeowners, chances are you’re interested in lowering your heating, cooling and energy costs. Here’s the thing: unfortunately, there’s no single product or a magic solution for achieving savings and improving energy utilization. It takes a whole house,...
Renovate or Move?
5 questions to help with the renovate or move decision. You love your neighbourhood but your home is well past its best before date. Do you stay and renovate or go through the misery of a move? Here are five questions to help with the renovate-or-move decision.1. Are...
Drab to Dramatic
While somewhat tired and dated, these homeowners still loved their period home. Unfortunately, with a growing family the house no longer met their needs. It was dark, compartmentalized, and dysfunctional. It was time to move, which they did not consider an option, or...
The biggest renovation cost driver in your renovation
It’s not what you think! Many renovators and expert sources suggest that the size of your renovation is the biggest single determinant of cost. On the surface that makes some sense. The bigger the space, the more materials you need. The more materials you need, the...
From Tired to Trendy
Here’s a familiar story of a homeowner who absolutely loved the neighbourhood and area she had been living in for years. The actual home? Not so much! Instead of moving, she decided to stay and renovate – and make her retirement dream home. Relocating the garage...