The Artisan Contracting Blog

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 […]

Investing in internal house renovations can often end up costing more than you think. While you get quotes for the labour and material costs, it is common to overlook unexpected renovation costs that might come up. Here are five common reasons you might encounter unexpected renovation costs with tips to help you avoid them. 1. […]

Bathroom renovations rank as the second most popular restoration for a very good reason. The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the home in terms of usage, but creating a beautiful bathroom into a place of elegance doesn’t just happen overnight. Below, we break down realistic bathroom renovation timelines you should consider. […]

If you’re remodelling and looking to add a new bathtub, find out what options are available for bathtub types, installation and materials to find the perfect tub for your budget. The bathtub is a statement piece in your bathroom that sets the tone for the rest of the fixtures, so it’s good to do a bit of research. Although […]

As the smallest room in your home, your bathroom’s surfaces can quickly become cluttered with toiletry items, hair dryers and more. But it doesn’t need to be that way! With some careful planning and reorganizing, you save space in your bathroom. Here’s how! Get Organized In some cases, a lack of organization in your bathroom can […]