When it comes to designing the heart of your home – the kitchen – there are various layout options to consider. Each design has its unique advantages, and choosing the right one can greatly enhance both the functionality and aesthetics of your space. At McKeen Construction, we understand the importance of a well-designed kitchen that suits your lifestyle and preferences. In this blog, we'll explore the differences between island-style kitchens, peninsula kitchens, and table kitchens, shedding light on the benefits of each when executed by professionals like us.

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Creating the Heart of Your Home: Island, Peninsula, or Table Kitchen?
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Five Essential Considerations for a Successful Kitchen Renovation
Are you planning to transform your kitchen into a functional and beautiful space? A kitchen renovation can breathe new life into your home, enhance its value, and make entertaining guests and spending quality family time that much better. To ensure a successful kitchen renovation, always embark on the journey with proper planning. This will result in the avoidance of costly mistakes, stresses, and frustrations.
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Celebrating 6 Years of Excellence: A Journey of Growth and Gratitude with McKeen Construction
Six years ago, McKeen Construction embarked on a remarkable journey, aiming to provide transparency and integrity to the construction industry. As we celebrate our 6th anniversary, we take a moment to reflect on the incredible milestones achieved, the dedicated team that makes it all possible, and the unwavering support of our friends, family, and partners.
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Transforming Your Main Floor: Ideas and Inspiration for a Stunning Renovation
Your main floor is the heart of your home, serving as a gathering place for family and friends. If you're looking to update and transform your main floor, this blog is for you. We will explore various ideas and inspirations for a stunning main floor renovation. From open-concept designs to unique flooring options, discover how you can create a space that reflects your style and enhances your lifestyle.
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Bring on the Summer
As the warm summer months approach, schedules tend to fill up quickly with various activities and events. With weddings, graduations, road trips, cottages, and enjoying well-deserved getaways. Finding time to tackle a large-scale renovation project can seem overwhelming, ESPECIALLY when the weather is so nice outside!
For a Fall construction start, some summer planning is required. Acquiring the paperwork (permits, designs, selections, etc.) can all be done by our team while you enjoy the summer months! This is to ensure you can enjoy a worry-free experience once the building phase starts.
When the temperature drops in a few months and you’ve planned your project with us, here’s what you can come to expect:
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Why McKeen Construction is your Best Bet for your next Major Renovation
If you're planning a home improvement project, it's essential to ensure that the job is done right. While the idea of doing it yourself (DIY) may seem appealing, it can lead to costly mistakes and even compromise your safety. McKeen Construction is the sure bet to make when it comes to doing the job right! Here are three ways McKeen Construction ensures that your project is done right!
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ENSURING QUALITY FINISHES: How McKeen Construction Ensures the Job is done Right!
Construction and general contracting companies play a crucial role in the success of any building project. These companies are responsible for overseeing the entire process, from planning and design to construction and completion. One of the most important responsibilities of a construction and general contracting company is to ensure that the workmanship is of the highest quality. In this blog, McKeen Construction will discuss the key role that construction and general contracting companies play in ensuring quality workmanship and why it is essential for the success of any building project.
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Where Do I Start? 4 Key Features and Current Trends for This Year’s Extensive Renovation Ideas
Are you thinking about remodeling your home, but don't know where to start? With so many possibilities, it can be overwhelming to choose what to focus on. In line with current trends and data, here are four of the most common ideas people are requesting for this year as part of extensive renovations.
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Visit McKeen Construction At The Pelham Home Show
If you’re looking for stylish home and gardening equipment, don’t miss The Pelham Home Show. The event will take place on Saturday 15th, March 2023 and Sunday 16th, March 2023, at Meridian Community Centre, 100 Meridian WY, Fonthill, ON LOS 1E6.
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A Beginner’s Guide To Working With A General Contractor
Renovations can be complex and challenging, and many homeowners prefer to leave the planning, preparation, and management of such projects to a professional. A general contractor is a construction professional who manages and oversees all aspects of a building project from start to finish.
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Visit McKeen Construction At The NOTL Home Show
If you’re looking for stylish home and gardening equipment, don’t miss The NOTL Home Show. The event will take place on Saturday 4th, March 2023, at Crossroads Public School, Niagara on the Lake.
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Season’s Greetings From McKeen Construction
McKeen Construction wishes you and your family a very merry Christmas, a wonderful Holiday Season, and a happy, healthy, and peaceful New Year 2022!
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Our Speciality: 3 Jobs Best-Suited for McKeen Construction’s Services
When your home requires smaller fixes and repairs, people tend to call specific companies such as electricians, plumbers, or painters. With smaller scopes of work and quicker schedules, individual tradesmen are often able to manage their own repairs and renos. When these same parties are required on very large scales in bigger projects, it becomes a tedious and unmanageable job for a homeowner to handle different parties altogether.
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The Most Common Problems of DIY Renovations
If you’re a homeowner looking to increase the equity in your home and improve your space without having to go to market, home renovations are the key to unlocking the potential in your property. However, there are many challenges to overcome when carrying out your own home renovation projects.
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The Role of Project Management, and why it’s a MUST for Large Renovations
Starting a large-scale home renovation by yourself can be overwhelming, especially if you haven’t completed one before. Whatever the project, your remodel will involve so many details it can easily become daunting.
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Frequently Asked Questions About General Contractors
To clear your confusion and arm you with the information you need to make the right decision, McKeen Construction has answered some of the most frequently asked questions about residential construction and General Contractors like us. These answers are based on our personal experience so that you have first-hand information to ensure your home always looks spectacular.
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Industry Projections: Renovations, Real Estate and Construction
COVID-19 has created several challenges for economies across the country. However, 2022 is predicted to be more hopeful as different industries get back on track. The real estate and construction industry is particularly expected to see a significant recovery as other businesses are looking to get back on track.
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McKeen Construction Will Be At The Pelham 25th Annual Home & Garden Show
McKeen Construction is happy to announce that we will have a booth at the upcoming Pelham 25th Annual Home & Garden Show that will take place on April 10 and 11, 2022, at the Meridian Community Centre.
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Finding Our Niche in General Contracting
General contracting is the process where a person or business is contracted to oversee a construction project, usually involving multiple subcontractors. They are responsible for the day-to-day oversight of a construction site, managing vendors and trades, and communicating information to all involved parties throughout the course of a building project.
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Is McKeen Construction The Right Choice For My Renovation?
In an age where everything you need to know is easily accessible online, it might be tempting to DIY your renovation projects. However, many aspects of a successful renovation can be affected if the job isn’t done correctly, including your family’s safety. As experts in the field of renovation, McKeen Construction can turn your home remodeling dreams into a reality by offering an all-encompassing approach to construction management. This way, you do not have to worry even in the slightest bit about scheduling issues or DIYing your way through your renovation.
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