"The Power of Virtual Consultations: A Win-Win for Business Owners and Clients"
Brent Whelan of Osprey Home Inspections in Halifax, Nova Scotia, talks about integrating virtual consultations into his business
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Articles that educate, empower and inspire you to get DIY projects completed.
May 295 min
Insurance for Tradespeople: Why Ignoring It Could Cost You Everything
This primer on insurance options for tradespeople might just save your financial future
Apr 95 min
Maximizing Your Spring with The Project Garage: How We Can Help You Make the Most of This Season
Thinking of tackling some spring projects? Let The Project Garage be your 'go to', to keep things on track. Oh the plans you have this...
Mar 114 min
"Is Entrepreneurship Really for You? Exploring the Realities of Running a Business."
Do you know what you are getting into when you decide to start your own business in the skilled trades?
Feb 92 min
Thinking of Building a Tiny House? 5 Things I would have Changed
Thinking about building Small or Tiny? Read this first.
Jan 186 min
Mastering the Lingo: Essential Terms for Speaking Like a Construction Pro
Want to know how to speak to construction pros or suppliers like you know what you are doing? Read on.
Dec 29, 20234 min
Renovation Trends in 2024: Why Specializing is the Key to Nailing It
This blog outlines 5 trends tradespeople should watch out for in 2024
Dec 14, 20235 min
Festive Fixes: 5 Tips to Keep Your Holiday DIY Renovations Merry and Bright
Planning some holiday DIY? Here's your Yuletide Guide to keep things Merry and Bright
Dec 13, 20233 min
Securing Your Finances as a Tradesperson: Essential Tips to Consider
Making sure tradespeople are as good at building their finances as they are at building stuff
Dec 6, 20234 min
5 Must-Have Gadgets to Survive Power Outages in Style
Beyond generators and flashlights, the coolest tools to help you thrive in extreme circumstances So you think you know how to survive the...
Nov 14, 20234 min
Top 10 Tools for Homeowners
Just getting into Home Ownership or DIY? Start Here. Home ownership comes with responsibility, whether you’re putting a roof over your...
Sep 4, 20235 min
The Homeowner's Guide to Being Prepared: Essential Plumbing Emergency Checklist
Imagine this scenario: It's a long weekend, and you're enjoying a well-deserved break at home when suddenly: poof. A cold water supply...
Jun 22, 20234 min
What is Hybrid DIY?
The missing link between DIYers and trade based businesses Sometimes I look at businesses and I simply don't know what they are, or what...
May 29, 20235 min
Upgrade Your Renovation Game: Discover 4 Essential Tools for Remarkable Renos and Remodels
Tools that make your life easier and add to your cool factor If you have been following along on The Project Garage Instagram and...
May 16, 20234 min
Supercharge Your Contracting Business
Crush the competition, earn more, and create more 'you' time with virtual consulting If you're in the service industry, which includes...
Apr 28, 20234 min
Spring into Action: The Foolproof Guide to a Lawn You Can Be Proud of (and Brag About)
Tips to help you get a green lawn without spending too much green Spring is finally here (allegedly), and with it comes the task of...
Apr 19, 20235 min
Budget-Friendly Bathroom Renovations: Tips and Advice from The Project Garage
Bathroom renovations can be a great way to improve the functionality and comfort of your home, but they can also be expensive....
Apr 12, 20235 min
Spend More Time Summering, And Less Time Building
Check out this versatile DIY product as a time hack to skip directly to summer chillin' You might have dreams about lazy summer days in...
Mar 28, 20234 min
Do you Know How to Read Your Walls?
What your cracks are trying to tell you. What the heck is going on with your drywall? Drywall is is used in most new homes these days,...
Mar 16, 20231 min
Pro Spotight: Meet Elyse
A fledgling rock star in the drywall finishing world, meet this unbelievably talented tradesperson doing things her way in New Brunswick....
Mar 13, 20236 min
Why is the National Building Code Like Reading Actual Code?
There's a ton of information out there, but how do you find it and what does it mean? If you are in any way connected to the building...
Mar 6, 20234 min
Great DIY Savings You Can't Miss
Check out this store for project budget savers you won't believe I believe in quality. If you look at my tools, you will know I am not...
Feb 27, 20234 min
So You Want To Paint Your Cabinets...
A DIY project within the reach of most, it simply requires patience, planning, and a little courage One of the easiest upgrades to any...
Feb 24, 20232 min
Pro Spotlight: Meet Usman
A jack of all trades living and working in the Halton Hills Region of Ontario in his own words My name is Usman, and I am a jack of all...
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