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How to Keep Your Dream Home from Turning Into a Nightmare
Few things are more exciting than buying your dream home. Or do we mean nerve-wracking? While finding your new home entailed a lot of work, it wasn’t really your problem until the papers were signed. Now it’s your house – and your responsibility. How can you ensure...
2013 Home & Design Show a Success!
We just returned from this year’s Home & Design Show where we had a delightful time meeting past (and future!) clients, our “Where is Your Happy Place?” contest winners and many of our more than 200 fellow exhibitors. The Home & Design Show is always enjoyable...
Save Money & Energy with Fall Renovations!
The best time to schedule a home renovation depends on your project, of course, but there are some great reasons to plan for a renovation in autumn. Whether autumn means back to school or back to work, our attention starts to focus on the spaces where we’ll be...
We’re Giving Away Free Tickets to the Home & Design Show
Would you like to attend the Home & Design Show for free?! As the presenting sponsor for the Show, we have tickets to give away! So, let us know… Where is your happy place? Show us or tell us where you feel most at home! Drop us a line or send us a picture on our...
3D Printing in Home Renovation
We are excited to announce that, for the next three years, Ottawa General Contractors LTD will serve as the presenting sponsor for Caneast’s annual Home & Design Show. As a past exhibitor, we found that The Home & Design Show is the perfect venue for sharing...
New OGC Partnership with Home & Design Show
We are excited to announce that, for the next three years, Ottawa General Contractors LTD will serve as the presenting sponsor for Caneast’s annual Home & Design Show. As a past exhibitor, we found that The Home & Design Show is the perfect venue for sharing...
OGC CEO Moe Abbas Receives 40 Under 40 Award
Ottawa General Contracting is proud to announce that our CEO, Moe Abbas, has been named one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40. This prestigious award is presented annually to 40 Canadians under the age of 40 who stand out as leaders in their fields and who are known for...
Professional Renovators – Ottawa General Contractors LTD
For over 50 years the Ottawa General Contractors LTD team has been serving Ottawa as reliable, professional, experienced, and detailed contractors. We specialize in design & build, interior design and renovations including kitchen renovations, bathroom...
Moving Out or Getting a Home Addition
Not satisfied with your home? Thinking of selling your house because it doesn't serve the purpose anymore? Maybe there is a new family member or you just want to change. It certainly is a tough decision. What's more affordable, moving out or expanding a home?...
An Evening With Oprah in Ottawa
The inspirational American talk show host, actress and producer. As you all probably already know Oprah has her own show “The Oprah Winfrey Show”. She was born in Mississippi, to an unmarried mother. She was raised in rural poverty. She had a miserable childhood,...
Family Pets – Living with Dogs
The majority of people that previously had a dog found it to be a great experience, regardless of their age. Why is that? Simply because dogs are loving animals they are a mans best friend. Dogs are loyal, friendly and smart. Families with kids find having a dog a...
OGC on the Front Page of the Ottawa Family Living Magazine – Spring 2013
Our very own Moe Abbas and his family representing Ottawa General Contractors LTD on the front page of Ottawa Family Living Magazine spring 2013 edition. The Ottawa Family Living Magazine is owned and operated by Coyle Publishing Inc. It is an interesting magazine...