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Spring Maintenance – Gutter Cleaning
Spring has officially arrived in Ottawa. This means there are a slew of chores for homeowners to undertake. One task often forgotten but critically important is gutter cleaning. This maintenance...
Spring Window Cleaning Tip – Clean the Screen
Spring is in the air and many homeowners want the light to shine in. Before you jump up to grab your bottle of eco-friendly glass cleaner, consider tackling the screen first. Most homeowners keep...
Stittsville: Windows, Front & Patio Door and Chimney Repairs
The team from BestCan was contacted by the Vodrey family in Stittsville, Ontario to help with several home improvement projects. This included the installation of new windows and a front door. The...
BestCan Coupon in Ottawa’s Finest
The Spring edition of Ottawa's Finest Values & Savings arrived in mailboxes around the region this week. If replacement windows, new doors, vinyl siding, roofing, eavestrough, or home...
Adding a Roof Slope to a Flat Roof Home
Ottawa is home to many unique styles of homes, each showcasing their unique personality and flair. From grand entryways to victorian era picture windows, you may even spot Spanish tile roofs or...
Retrofitting Windows in Ottawa
If you attended the Ottawa Home + Garden Show over Easter weekend, you may have heard mention of companies offering window inserts or retrofitting windows in Ottawa. Window retrofitting is just one...
Did you spot BestCan in Ottawa’s Finest?
How do you know spring has arrived in Ottawa? You find a copy of Ottawa's Finest in your mailbox! Be sure to check out the Spring 2016 edition which contains a...
BestCan Showcases Renovations at Ottawa Home + Garden Show
The team from BestCan is going to be spending the Easter long weekend showcasing our windows, doors and home renovation services at the Ottawa Home + Garden Show. And yes, we will have some...
Door Installation Services in Ottawa
BestCan Windows, Doors & Home Renovations has been providing door installation services in Ottawa since 1970. In the same vein as windows, entry doors are key to your home's style, security and...
CMHC Guide to Windows, Moisture & Air Quality
Further to our recent post about the causes of window condensation, we would like to share a wonderful resource from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Their publication entitled...
Window Condensation
During the winter months, the team at BestCan is often receives calls or emails about "window condensation". In some cases, the windows are 15 to 20 years old, in other cases the windows are...
Home Comfort with Energy Efficient Windows
Sure, everyone talks about the impact of old windows. Sky-high heating costs, chilly rooms, and dastardly drafts. Unfortunately, people rarely talk about the importance of window cleaning. Did...
Dare to Dream – Basement Renovations
Let's be honest. Every basement has potential. Your basement does not have to be just a basement. It deserves to be a warm, inviting living space. If you are considering a basement renovation or...
Windows & Doors Installed in All Four Seasons
Did you know the team at BestCan installs windows and doors in all four seasons? It's true! Many of our clients are shocked to discover how efficiently our team can work during the winter months...
Winter Draft Snakes for Windows and Doors
Winter has arrived in Ottawa, and with it comes calls about ways to cope with nasty drafts around windows and doors. If your home or apartment needs better insulation, and new windows or doors are...
Entryguard Doors – Enhancing Your Home
When it comes to entry doors, does yours make a great first impression? Entry doors are the gateway to your home, and whether they are viewed from the curb or from the front step, they should make...