The Artisan Contracting Blog

Baby safety and child safety should be at the top of your mind when you’re upgrading or renovating your home. So, how do you make your home safe for kids? Here, we go beyond a simple home safety checklist and instead talk about how the renovation and design of your home can make it safer […]

Before anyone gets out a sledgehammer to take down a wall and start the actual process of building your home addition, there are months of planning needed. The planning process is just as important as the actual build, and, as the homeowner, it requires more work from you. Therefore, it’s wise to start your journey […]

Working at home sounds appealing to almost everyone. But, unless you have a great office space already, you might find that you’re distracted, unfocused and uncomfortable at home. It’s all about how you set up your office, especially if you’re renovating, which requires some planning. Everyone could use some tips to make sure they have […]

If there’s any room where you want to invest the most in making it modern and contemporary, that room is the kitchen. Before you jump right into designing, it is smart to take a look at the latest trends and how they could make your kitchen more practical, efficient, and “wow worthy.” Look through these […]

The open concept home became popular in Toronto in the 1980’s. While they’ve served Ontario homeowners for decades, many are wondering – Is open concept going out of style?  Open concept living room, dining room, and kitchen ideas have recently been featured in magazines and websites like Martha Stewart and Better Homes and Gardens. Still, […]

If you find you have outgrown your home it can be hard to decide whether or not to sell and move or look into making some upgrades to improve your space. Here are the things to consider to help you decide which is best for you. When it is Better To Extend Here are some […]

Most new homes today come with unfinished basements, and while that may mean a little extra work and expense for the homeowner if they wish to make the space more livable, it also means they have a huge opportunity. An unfinished basement is like a blank canvas – there are so many unique ideas for […]

Curb appeal goes a long way in helping your home maintain its value. If you are ready to update the exterior of your home, here are seven ideas you need to consider. What You Need to Consider for your Exterior Update Consider these factors when you change or update the exterior of your house: Assess […]

It’s no secret that a quality bathroom renovation can add value to your home and provide you with the perfect sanctuary to relax in and enjoy. However, many homeowners don’t know how to transform their bathrooms while sticking to a tight budget. Luckily, we have a few tips and tricks to help you achieve an […]

The bathroom can also be one of the most expensive rooms in the house to renovate because the costs depend mainly on the design, products, types of additions and accessories you want to add. Several pitfalls may be encountered during the many phases of remodelling. It’s crucial that homeowners need to be aware of what […]