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Build-it-Yourself Learning Centres opening at Lowes

The BiY Learning Centres concept was founded by TV renovation star Jim Caruk. After operating independently in recent years, they have now been picked up by Lowe`s Canada which is adding BiY Learning Centres to some of its stores in Southern Ontario

Hero Builders contest winner

Alex Covriga of A&R Renovations, Woodbridge, ON, won the award for his exceptionally professional renovation of semi-detached home for a couple with a new baby on the way

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Tattoowall technology: instant mural art for professional painters and decor contractors

The Tattoowall consists of a digital imaging technique that can be applied seamlessly to any substrate

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How your moulding is made: VIDEO

See how they make moulding at Royal Woodworking, a moulding manufacturer in Bradford, Ontario.

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Three contracting reasons to get your head in the cloud

Cloud computing isn’t as complicated as it sounds. It’s just a way to store and access computer files “out there” rather than on your own computer. Which means you can access them from anywhere as long as you have an Internet connection.

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The Marvin story: Part 1

What was it like to build windows 20 years ago?

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We like this stuff

One of our favourite parts of Canadian Contractor magazine is Stuff We Like. We had a chance to enjoy a whole room full of stuff we could like at a recent showcase event…

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Brushless is Better

Here’s why…

Marvin Windows

Marvelling at Marvin

Marvin Windows and Doors shows you two of its favourite products

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Our Trucks Report Part 5: Toyota

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