We lived at Kenson Towers for nearly three years and would recommend it with certain caveats…read more The Good: The location is very convenient. You're near Elgin Street but far enough away that you don't hear much noise on the weekend. There is a grocery store only two blocks away, the Rideau center is a short walk and if you like to run the Canal Pathway is very close. The apartments are large, and the south facing units receive a lot of sunlight. The management company, Taggart, is very responsive when you need something serviced. The few times we needed work done they had someone in our apartment within 48 hours. If you have a car they offer onsite parking (covered and uncovered) for about $125. The units also come with a storage locker, which is great for seasonal things like skis and bikes or bulk items like paper towels. The building is pet friendly and many residents have large and small furry companions. The building is very clean. We never saw any bugs or rats in the time we were there. There is a garbage shoot on every floor and all recycling is done in the basement. The Bad: The building is old and it is starting to show. They are currently planning a major renovation on the south side exterior going from April to September 2013. We lived in the building during numerous construction projects ranging from mildly annoying (forcing us to move our car), to near unbearable, (multiple days of jack hammering loud enough to shake the walls). It is great that Taggart is investing in the building but sometimes the construction was enough to drive me crazy. Also, one of the elevators goes out of order every other month or so. This makes it so the whole building is serviced by only one elevator meaning you can wait 4-5 minutes or take the stairs. The laundry is onsite (this is good) but it is laid out in a weird way. There is one washer/dryer on every other floor (4,6,8 etc). This means on a good day you either have laundry on your floor or only have to go up/down one floor. The problem is during busy hour you might have to walk up 6-7 floors with all your clothes to find an open machine. The cost is $2 to wash and $2 to dry paid via smartcard. The key system is also annoying. They use standard keys to get in the apartments buy a card fob to enter the building/parking area. The card is too large to attach to a keychain (they are the size of a credit card and slightly thicker) meaning you need to carry both the card and your keychain every time you leave the building. With small keychain fobs readily available I don't know what they decided to use the large card style.

It's barely been a month since I moved into Eastwood Apartments, but I am starting to regret my…read moredecision. I have spent the whole day at home, but could not access the laundry because the door is closed. I started calling for help at 8 am, asking that someone open the laundry door for me, and it's close to 10 pm, and nobody has shown up to open the laundry door that is right opposite my door. I called the office line, which directed me to another phone number, but I received no service. From the many voices I spoke to, I was told to my face that a locked door is not an emergency and that I should wait until Monday for someone to open for me. So, in effect, I am not supposed to do my laundry, and I should report to work with unwashed shirts and trousers. Then, on Monday, go to the office, and I will be given a key to the laundry. I have yet to see this level of pride.

This is a best place to stay, the apartments are clean and manage by a well knowledgeable trained…read moreprofessional. This is a place to stay if you are in ottawa .

After researching what furnace I needed and getting estimates at several places, I tried the online…read moreestimate tool with comfort hub. I literally got a phone call within 3 minutes and they came out for an in home inspection the same day. The sales/installation guy Jeremy was fabulous. He confirmed that I had chosen the correct things to fit my needs and we scheduled installation for the next week. Installation day was fabulous. They put down rugs for walking to keep my home clean, they were respectful, they completely cleaned the workspace when they finished and compared to what was there before (ducts, electrical, etc) I now have more space and a work of art! Also... price was perfectly within budget AND I got a great upgrade. Thanks for the great work!

I called ComfortHub to get an estimate to install one of their York AC unit for my new townhouse. I…read moregot a call within a day to schedule an evaluation meeting. That's when I first met Jeremy. He was very thorough in explaining every detail of the installation and the expectations, showing me pictures of their previous work. I really like the dedication for details and his team's fine work, so I decided to go with them, and man! It was my best choice. Within a week, Jeremy and his wonderful team came in, installed the AC unit in a very professional manner, taking care of insulating any drilling they had to make, using very high-quality materials, and made sure that my ventilation system is leak-free. I really don't have enough words to complement their well-done job and their courtesy. I just can say, without hesitation, if you need any HVAC job done well, call ComfortHub and ask for Jeremy!

We needed a pair of bidets installed in both washrooms and called on a Friday. A partial estimate…read morewas given over the phone and when Curtis came that Monday he gave us a final quote and the price was surprisingly reasonable--no, it was better than reasonable as we had shopped around looking for a decent deal. The installations weren't easy based on the proximity of the toilets to the tub and walls but Curtis got the job done and it was completed remarkably fast, He used our Costco-bought bidets and after the job was finished I tested it out and they both worked as expected. We paid by check and I have to say, if you really want a professional job on your plumbing, I highly recommend Spencer 4 Hire. I'll not include toilet bowl photos on this post, so use your imagination.

We have been using Ericka's Heating and Cooling for years for all of our HVAC needs, from furnace…read moremaintenance, gas fireplace cleaning and tune up and AC unit replacement. Phenomenal work ethic, communication and honesty and always a very fair price. Highly recommended.

Ericka's heating cooling and appliances. I have been a loyal customer since she install my furnace…read morealmost 10 years ago. She has since installed my water heater, humidifier, repaired my washer, installed a gas line for my bbq and stove, maintained my furnace and my 20 year old air conditioner. She is honest and prices are good. I call her because she doesn't try and sell me things I don't need. Muchas gracias.

Now being run with new management the building has gone downhill. There used to be very personable…read morepeople running the place. Now the woman who is in the office is a cold fish and her partner doesn't actually work. All they do is make excuses why things are not completed in a timely manner. The only good constant is the cleaner. He is always around and does his best to help out the people who live there. I do like the location, the building is very close to Elgin street.

Cheap rent. Awesome deal on indoor parking (80/month). Excellent location…read more lobby/elevators/hallways. Excellent quality sliding doors- that block out the irritating sound of trucks reversing (and there are a lot of them especially when snow is being cleared from the Museum of Nature). Nice view of the museum. laundry on each floor. Each unit comes with a storage locker. Tons of closet space in the apartment too. Quiet. So far so good when it comes to management. Clean on the whole. On the flip side- my apartment needs to be painted. The walls under the sink in the bathroom and kitchen look like they're rotting. Serious upgrading needed in the apartment. Closet doors are falling off. The unit hasn't been painted and fixed up in wayyy too long. The unit is mostly carpeted, which I don't mind in winter, but don't love in summer. On the whole- the pros outweigh the cons by far.

This is a FANTASTIC place to live! - Friendly, helpful staff…read more- Washers and dryers on each floor - once you experience this, you never wanna have to take the elevator to do your laundry again! - A great outdoor pool that's a little oasis in the heart of the city, in the summertime. - Hard-wood parquet floors that look great when the sun is streaming through. - Large living / dining rooms - Large kitchen (with lots of counter space) - Large bedroom - Balcony - Great value! - Great location, especially if you work in downtown/centretown! But you're also close to all the fun on Elgin and Bank streets, the Rideau Centre, the Byward market, Parliament Hill, etc. It's closer to the action than many hotels! They are also renovating some of the apartments to match modern style trends (open-concept kitchens, ceramic tiles, marble counter tops, kitchen ''islands'', etc.) This is truly one of the best places to live in Ottawa!

It is an old building, with a high rent price. And almost in all units, there are bedbugs…read more Disgusting place to live.

Gatineau Pompe Inc. outshines big-box home renovation/hardware stores and large retail…read moreestablishments! Why? -- Very high quality well pump system parts. -- Fair and competitive pricing. -- Outstanding customer care (customer-centric, patient and thoughtful counter service) -- Exceptional product and domain knowledge. Vos efforts continus lors de mes visites au bureau de service la semaine dernière ont été sincèrement appréciés. Gros merci a Jacques et Micheline.