What began as a project to simply store his boats near the Saugeen River, an avid fly fisherman’s dream soon turned into a unique build – one that stands out for custom homebuilders and renovators Ben and Dylan Freeburn of Alair Homes Grey Bruce. With a sweeping driveway and impressive entrance, Armando Pagliari's cottage adds charm to the historic Southampton neighbourhood. Most…

Tell us how your family business got its start: Andy Van Dolder began his career in the home improvement business in his teens, selling doors for his brother out of the back of his truck. In 1964, he opened Cash and Carry Aluminum in Annan and after many years of successfully growing the business, the company…

The owners of this century home came to us wanting to update the older existing door to a new energy-efficient door but keep the look and feel of the original. I contacted Ostaco, one of our main door suppliers. Between Van Dolder’s and Ostaco, we provided the customer with a new, custom-size, maintenance-free, energy-efficient door…