2026 Lumber Market Outlook: What Renovation and Design Professionals Need to Know
Understanding the Market Divergence The lumber market is telling two dramatically different stories as we enter 2026, and renovation professionals...
Lawrence Winterburn
With a background in multi-trade carpentry—from framing to fine cabinetry—Lawrence brings a "boots-on-the-ground" reality to architectural design. His career was built on asking the difficult questions that contractors and engineers often overlook. By studying the mistakes of others, he developed a signature approach to detailing that ensures structures last longer and look better. Based in Burlington, Lawrence shares his design expertise across Designyourreno.com, Gardenstructure.com, and Designersdecks.com.
The Biggest, Heaviest Pocket Doors I’ve Ever Seen: Specs for Framing 11-Foot Tall Steel-Framed Pocket Doors
TL;DR The Challenge: Engineer steel-framed oversized pocket doors measuring 11 feet tall, 6 feet wide, and weighing 400 pounds each,...
Expert Addition Design Services in Tiny Township Ontario – Transforming a 1950s Cottage
Project at a Glance Location: Tiny Township, Simcoe County, OntarioProperty Type: 1950s cottage with multiple previous additionsClients: Dual-income couple living...
A New Home Design Concept in Orion Township Michigan -The Process
Accessible New Construction Home Design in Orion Pennsylvania Project at a Glance Location: Orion, Rural MichiganClient: Jon - Builder, father,...
3 Bed, 3 Bath Basement Design in Barrie
Let’s Put in a Basement Apartment! Houses are expensive, and for many homeowners, one of the best ways to offset...
3D Deck Design in Barrie
Let's talk about 3D deck designs. There are quite a few companies doing designs using everything from stock to specialty...
Why is it so Hard to Get Building Permits in Barrie?
Permit Plans Barrie OntarioWe've been getting building permits in Barrie Ontario for decades now. Over the past 15 years the...