Making a splash in winter with radiant heat

In Ottawa, the temperature on the first of January is typically well below freezing. Averaging between -10 and -7 C around the New Year holiday, most outdoor swimming pools are not in use. But where t

August 22, 2025

The Hammer Episode #60: Much ADU About Something – Joshua Oladehinde, Level Custom Build

As new custom homebuilders working in the Toronto area, Joshua and his partner, Alvaro, were getting more and calls to build outbuildings on existing residential yards, home additions to add space for

August 22, 2025

A Step in the right Direction

By Richard Lyall The decision by the feds to scrap the five-per-cent GST on new homes for first-time buyers was a step in the right direction. Hopefully, the progress will continue. Additionally, t

July 30, 2025

Implementing Just-in-Time Material Delivery: A practical guide for contractors

By Nick Fryer Excess inventory on construction sites creates clutter, increases costs, and risks theft or damage, a challenge Canadian contractors face daily. In Canada, construction, renovation,

July 30, 2025

The Hammer Podcast: Breathing Easy

Achieving good indoor air quality for our clients is something we probably need to think about more than they do. A homeowner may not give the topic a second thought…until their throat starts s

June 14, 2025