A Life Built on Community: Albert of Breault’s Castle Building Centre
A Life of Showing Up At 77, Albert Breault still starts most days before the sun comes up. He’s usually awake by 4 a.m., and by 7 he’s at Breault’s Castle Building…
Design
Seven Steps to Scheduling Yourself for Success
Most of us become managers because we excelled at our previous jobs, not because we had a grand vision for leadership. One day we’re individual contributors, and the next we’re juggling endless…
Panes & Portals with Panache
It’s all about glass when it comes to residential windows and doors in 2026. Homeowners are looking for beautiful, unobstructed views that seamlessly blend home and nature. Larger window openings with attention…
Built on Community: Deborah Brinson of Gander Bay Building Supplies
On most mornings in Victoria Cove, Deborah Brinson does exactly what she’s done for nearly two decades; she enters the doors of Gander Bay Building Supplies, greets familiar faces, and gets to…
The Leadership Playbook: Six Moves That Make a Difference
Not every leader is a great one. Plenty of people wear the “leader” badge, but few earn the respect, trust, and loyalty that separates the good from the exceptional. The difference? Great…
Wrestling with Uncertainty: Lumber Update 2026
After a more challenging year for the lumber industry than many expected — marred by political shocks, tariff concerns, weather disruptions and affordability fears — 2026 may prove to live up to…
Natural Inspiration
Warm, earthy tones are driving the latest colour trends in paints and coatings
Cool Tools 2025: Powering Performance and Terminating Trade-offs
The right tool for the job: the mantra of every professional contractor. Having the right tool, at the right time, saves time, reduces effort and improves results. Every year, Contractor Advantage reaches…
Fashion Forward
Today’s decks and railings are all about making a big, bold outdoor fashion statement
Roofing manufacturers predict a stronger 2025
The roofing category has experienced a dip over the last few years, but things are looking up for contractors this year, according to leading Canadian roofing vendors. Low interest rates and their…
Garage Door Trends for 2025
Garages have evolved greatly in use over recent decades, shifting from their mainstay use as carports to in-law suites, workshops, home theatres and more. As the garage continues to be seen as…
Cool Tools 2024: Jobsite efficiency, ease and convenience
The right tools can simplify, speed up and improve almost any job, and never has having them on hand been so important.
You’re Getting Warmer
It happens every year: One day, we wake up to find that summer is but a memory. The nip of fall is in the air. Crisp days are filled with leaves that are falling faster than the temperature. Before you know it, it’s time to move indoors once again.
Installing Your Dream Floor: 2024 trends and options
Current economic times may have transformed homeowners into more cautious consumers, but installing a dream floor isn’t out of reach. What it takes is careful consideration about materials, aesthetic choices and a little help from the experts.
Al Fresco Living
As we move into the summer of 2024, more and more people are enjoying their outdoor spaces to the fullest. Whether it’s time for a complete makeover or just a tweak by…
Insulation Market Stays Hot Post-Pandemic
Despite several challenges ahead, the need for insulation for renovations and new builds continues to be pronounced. After all, the purpose of a home is to protect homeowners from the elements and…