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Renovation guides
3 in-depth articles on renovation guides, written from real Muskoka projects: what things cost, what the permits require, and what we would do on your lot.
Bathroom renovations (5)Cost guides (2)Costs and budgeting (3)Cottage additions (3)Cottage renovations (6)Decks (4)Kitchen renovations (5)Landscape construction (3)Masonry (3)Outdoor structures (2)Planning (4)Renovation guides (3)Waterfront and boathouses (5)Working with a builder (1)
Aug 27, 2026 · 12 min read
Renovating an older Huntsville home: panels, knob and tube, bearing walls, and what to expect
In-town Huntsville housing stock is mostly 1950s to 1990s, and it hides a predictable set of surprises. Knowing them in advance is the difference between a contingency and a crisis.
Aug 20, 2026 · 11 min read
Basement finishing ideas for Muskoka homes: bunk rooms, rec spaces and guest suites
A finished lower level is the cheapest square footage you will ever add to a Muskoka house. Here is how to lay it out so it gets used, not just finished.
Aug 17, 2026 · 11 min read
Flooring for cottages and Muskoka homes: what actually holds up
Sand, wet boots, dogs, and a building that swings from freezing to humid. Here is what survives a Muskoka cottage floor and what curls at the seams by year three.
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