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Finishing The Basement A Great Space Solution
Are you and your family feeling the need for more space? Do you bump into one another in the hallways and wait in line to get into the bathroom? Are the kids growing up and wanting rooms of their own, rather than sharing with a sibling? READ MORE
Ask BBB - Home Renovation and Home inspections
Mike talks with Jim Swan, host of Ask BBB, and Monica Braz, BBB Director of Marketing and Strategic Initiatives on Global New Radio. READ MORE
Minimizing Grout … a might be Strategy in Shower Design
Recently in a bathroom design article it read that no matter how often, thoroughly, with what cleaning product or products, grout in bathrooms dulls, greys and shows its age. So one designer chose to use grey grout in a tone on tone approach to minimize the signs of use, wear and tear in the tiled... READ MORE
Best to You in 2020
All the Best to our Clients...present, past and future. Wishing you Joy, Peace and Happiness for the Holidays and the New Year. Mike, Jason and the team of Old Castle Renovations READ MORE
Silver lining for Renovating the Basement Basics
When renovating to make the basement even functional, the work likely requires taking the space ‘back to the studs’, sealing the walls and floors to prevent water leaks, looking for and repairing cracks or damage to the foundation, and exposing the ceiling. This may be the opportunity for great... READ MORE
Partnership: Renovation Contractor-Kitchen Designer
A renovation contractor is akin to the Director of a play, bringing all the contributions of each of the players into a cohesive final product to realize the vision, pleasure and satisfaction of a homeowner. One big difference though is that there is no dressed rehearsal, and the component parts... READ MORE
The Basement Laundry Room
Often the beautiful laundry rooms in the magazines are on the main level, with lots of natural light and access to an outdoor clothesline. Even though your basement laundry may not have one of those quaint Dutch half-doors, a basement laundry can afford many of the same great features. And there... READ MORE
Next Summer I Wish for my House...
Do you find yourself thinking about an outdoor space or air conditioning renovation that would bring you more summer joy from your home, but you haven’t done it yet? As the last days of summer slip away and the cool mornings give us pause, many of us are thinking about the renovation that would... READ MORE
Take Your Contractor With You
When looking at a new home or a first home, having your contractor go with you may be just as important as it is to have a home inspector review the home with you. Home inspectors point out the obvious; a contractor points out the costs and can offer planning for future renovations that will be... READ MORE
PROs for Using a Renovation Contractor
With the idea in mind of updating any one of these spaces – kitchen, bathroom or basement – you have a contractor come by to see your space and provide a quote. For the average homeowner, seeing the quote initially may elicit a ‘sticker shock’ sort of response. The quote seems like a lot of... READ MORE
Finishing your Builder Basement
Buying into a new subdivision and living through the new build has a lot of layers. (That may be an understatement.) And a lot of initial costs. If you waited to finish the basement, we’re here. Old Castle Renovations are expert at basement renovation. READ MORE
A Steel Beam makes Old into Home Sweet Modern Home
Renovating older houses into contemporary havens is an Old Castle Renovations specialty. And replacing removed walls with a steel beam for structural support is another Old Castle expertise. The charm and history of an older home is irresistible. A good renovation preserves all those feelings for... READ MORE
Remove the Wall or Replace it
A new trend in renovation is the built-in ‘curio’ shelves or cupboards, with or without cabinet doors, to display handsome and beautiful personal treasures. Clear glass panel cabinet doors offer a light, airy feel to these additional storage opportunities. Others are shown open, with... READ MORE
Upstairs-Downstairs: Making the Main Floor Home
Aging in place at home is the dream for the majority of older adults. Preserving equity in the home is also a goal for the many older adults living longer. Renovating to provide all the comforts of home on the main level may be a good strategy to meet both these objectives. READ MORE
Cottage Pre-Season
If snowflakes falling outside the kitchen window make you dream of sunshine, sandy beaches, and the lake - it’s time! Winter is a great time to take on a cottage renovation. You may even find out that with a renovation your cottage time grows and becomes a destination for getting away from it all... READ MORE
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays! Wishing you a season filled with peace, hope and happiness. Thank you for your business, and All the best for the New Year. Mike and team Old Castle Renovations READ MORE
After the Basement Renovation
Your new basement renovation increases your living space and the enjoyment of your home. It also increases the value of your home. Following the basement renovation and investment in your home, there are a couple of key things that homeowners should investigate to protect the increased value of... READ MORE
120 Years of Experience
Old Castle Renovations is proud to acknowledge 120 Years of knowledge and expertise in the renovation industry. Ranging from century homes to the latest additions, we are a dedicated and talented team of craftsmen. We take pride in our work. At Old Castle Renovations we have the best interests of... READ MORE
Old Homes: Our Specialty
The niche in home renovation for Old Castle Renovations is old homes, like old century homes. It's a labour of love to dive into the unknown of a renovation project in an old home, and you need a strong and capable renovation partner. Old Castle Renovations should be on your list of potential... READ MORE
Renovating for your growing family
It's summer and it's great having the kids at home more. You may have noticed though that with the whole family together more often ... the house shrunk. READ MORE
Insulate now...good idea
Insulating your home for the benefits of efficiency in cooling and heating for comfort can be done during any time of the year. Insulation is often thought of as a way to keep your home warm in the winter. This is, true - but on the other hand a well insulated home can benefit you in the summer... READ MORE
After the Textured Ceilings
We wrote about those 70s ceilings with swooping curves and texturedlines. For a clean modern look, flat smooth ceilings will give your room a timeless feel. READ MORE
Your Home and Aging Parents
Renovating Your House into Two Homes … multi-generations all together READ MORE
Aging at Home ... renovations to enjoy now
For many seniors, living well means living comfortably at home. With age, however, we experience a natural loss of muscle mass, strength, flexibility, onset of osteoarthritis, reduced cardio and impaired balance, all of which can make it hard to get around the house. One solution to remain living... READ MORE
Spring Refresh
There’s just something about the Spring that makes us want to refresh, revive and renovate !! Spring and early summer is a good time for renovation projects for a lot of reasons. Getting a renovation project done when the weather is a bit better than winter reduces the mess and extra work to... READ MORE
Lights
Choosing lighting for a renovation project is one of the bigger challenges experienced by most homeowners. Our customers tell us it is very hard to imagine what light fixtures would be best in their new space until the renovation is almost complete. READ MORE
Customize Your Kitchen Island
Consider a custom-made kitchen island in your renovation plans for the heart central of your home. The kitchen isn't tucked away anymore. Instead, it is often the feature of the open, airy layouts desired by homeowners. The shift away from smaller rooms to bright, light-filled areas has renovators... READ MORE
Consumer Choice Award Winner 2017, 2018
Old Castle Renovations is recognized for its excellence in reputation, customer satisfaction and business practices. A Consumer Choice Award indicates a top-ranked business helping homeowners make good choices for their renovation projects. Call Old Castle Renovations for a free quote. READ MORE
Happy Holidays
To all our new clients and those who worked with us again for their home renovations, we wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas, and a Healthy and Happy 2018. Mike Hodgson President, Old Castle Renovations Thank you, and I wish you a very Merry Christmas and all the best for 2018. READ MORE
Sagging Floor No More
Old Castle Renovations grew up repairing and remodeling century homes in London. We have years of experience and labour for the love of the older home. We are experts at levelling old floors. READ MORE
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