The Artisan Contracting Blog

Considering a skylight but aren’t sure about how to install it, where to install it and if it’s even safe to install a skylight? There are many things to consider when making this home renovation. Here are some things you don’t want to miss when installing a skylight. Location Rafters in your home will greatly […]

When you are thinking about getting or replacing a home exterior, you have a number of options available to you in terms of the material that you are going to use. Your decision of which one to use should be based on two factors – the aesthetic look of the material on the outside of […]

Months – and sometimes years – go into planning a main floor renovation that will best suit you and your family’s needs, but you don’t want the design to be “out of style” before its finished. And it’s understandable! That’s why we’ve put together a list of timeless main floor renovation suggestions that will give you […]

A garage door is not just a functional element of your home but also an aesthetic one. It may be the first thing visitors notice when they approach your house, and it significantly impacts the overall style of your property.   If you think it’s time for upgrading your garage door, consider these ten common questions […]

Your kitchen is arguably the most important room in the house, so it’s no surprise that it’s also the most commonly renovated. When remodelling your kitchen, it’s important to pick out the correct countertop for your style and needs. The aesthetic appeal of your kitchen depends upon your countertops integrating seamlessly with your appliances and […]

Whether you are doing your own kitchen renovations or are hiring a contractor to do them for you, it’s important to try and avoid the common pitfalls that can negatively affect your project. The last thing you need is to end up with a kitchen you don’t like or one that isn’t functional.  Keep reading […]

Many of those quaint, older homes of the 50s and 60s treated kitchens as utilitarian workspaces that should be separate from the dining area. Most people today want an open floor plan because it optimizes floor space and does not make the experience of cooking so isolating. That leans into why it’s practical to combine […]

The open concept home became popular in Toronto in the 1980s. 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, the […]

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 […]