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BestCan at the 2017 Ottawa Home + Garden Show
The BestCan crew is very excited - we are returning to the Ottawa Home + Garden (OHGS) again this year. The four day event will take place at the EY Centre, right near the Ottawa airport. DATES...
Top 100 Home Renovation Blogs & Websites
Imagine our surprise when we received a Facebook "tagged" notification this morning from Feedspot. Feedspot is a content reader designed to give you all the latest news from your favourite websites...
Improved Efficiency with New Vinyl Siding
You may recall our post back in January about the benefits of installing new insulation while residing. In our social media post, we promised some photos of the Before and After of the job we had in...
Hybrid Casement Windows
Like cars, the window industry has been looking at ways to maximize the benefits of different materials as it relates to energy efficiency. Over the last few years, hybrid windows have been front...
Benefits of Swinging Patio Doors
Want to see more of the outside from within? Look to the impressive and continually growing variety of sliding or swinging patio doors. Designed to provide improved function and aesthetics to a...
Reviews: Replacement Windows & Doors in Ottawa
From the arrival of the red breasted robins to the closure of the Rideau Canal Skateway, all signs are pointing to spring's imminent arrival. Once the warmer days arrive, so too do the calls for...
BestCan Provides Hardscaping Services
While Ottawa may be under a blanket of beautiful, white snow - the reality is we are only a month away from spring! In fact, as the birds started chirping away this week, so did our phone. It would...
Not sure if your windows need replacing?
At the BestCan Windows & Doors showroom in Ottawa, we love being able to answer questions about home renovations and improvement projects. In fact, one of the most commonly asked questions...
Save Energy & Money – Insulate While Residing
Does your house need new vinyl siding? If so, it means you have an incredible opportunity to improve the curb appeal of your home and to improve the thermal performance of your walls! In Ottawa,...
HomeStars Review:Vinyl Siding for Stephanie in Orléans
Thank you, Stephanie, for your review on HomeStars! The BestCan crew recently assisted Stephanie with a vinyl siding renewal at her home in Orléans, Ontario. HomeStars is Canada's largest and...
BestCan at Ottawa Home + Remodelling Show
Come meet the BestCan team this weekend at the 2017 Ottawa Home & Remodelling Show - you can find us in booth 1413. The Ottawa Home + Remodelling Show is the destination for fresh inspiration,...
Winter Renovation Project – Painting Trim
This week, we look at another popular wintertime project - the painting of trim in your home. Baseboards, Window Casings, Door Casings & Crown Moulding No matter the age of a home, baseboards...
Winter Renovations – Updating Interior Doors
It can be hard to make updates to the curb appeal of your home during the winter. Which is why so many homeowners use the long, cold months to get interior projects completed. From refreshing wall...
Can Gutters Cause An Ice Dam?
Icicles. They may be beautiful, but they can also be a warning sign about problems with your roof, eavestrough and home. Earlier this week, the team from BestCan Home Renovations fielded a phone...
Snow, Ice & Your Roof
Canadian weather is notoriously unpredictable. One minute the grass the green, the next we are buried in snow. More often than not, once the first snowfall has arrived, more blustery days are bound...
Out With The Old, In With The New – Windows
When it comes to windows and doors, age plays a factor in efficiency. Yet the challenge for many homeowners is determining "just how old" their windows happen to be. If the windows are original to a...