This week, the RenoMark program celebrates its 20th anniversary of ethics in home renovations. The program was founded by like-minded renovators of Toronto’s Building Industry Land Development (BILD) in 2001 to represent professionalism and integrity in the home renovation industry. Today, RenoMark has grown into a nationwide program delivered by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association […]
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Nothing will put a damper on your day like water leaking into the basement, and we all know that in Canada the spring thaw can be particularly challenging for homeowners. We spoke with two RenoMark contractors, Warren Price of Warren & Co. Contracting Ltd., in Trenton, Ont., and Curtis Breslaw of All Canadian Renovations, in […]
Undertaking a home renovation project is an exciting prospect. It can also feel a little overwhelming at times working with various tradespeople, navigating municipal bylaws, sourcing materials, and more. But, as they say, forewarned is forearmed. So, here we’ll walk you through the key stages of a renovation project. Plan ahead Long before you start […]
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Every industry has its own jargon and acronyms, and the home renovation field is no different. While no homeowner is expected to completely understand all the lingo used around a jobsite, knowing some of the key terminology will you help better communicate with your contractor and, ultimately, avoid any misunderstandings with your project. This is […]
In our previous blog post, we explained the meaning behind six key terms or concepts used by home renovators. Here we cover six more common expressions to help you clearly communicate with your contractor and avoid any misunderstandings with your project. Framing the Issue The “framing” of your house refers to the material used (lumber […]
In our previous two blog posts (Part 1 and Part 2), we explained the meaning behind key terms or concepts used by home renovators. Here we cover more common expressions to help you clearly communicate with your contractor and avoid any misunderstandings with your project. Load Bearing Load-bearing walls are ones that support the structure […]
Anyone who’s been through a major renovation project knows that the process can be equal parts exciting and unnerving. As the homeowner or primary resident, there are a few steps you can take to help ensure your reno goes as smoothly as possible. Plan ahead As with anything, communication is key. Once you’ve chosen your […]
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There are a lot of reasons to renovate your home: better function, added comfort, improved energy efficiency, or aesthetics. Even if you’re making personal changes, many people want to keep resale value in mind. We’ve compiled the most popular home features that new home buyers in Canada are looking for in 2020. The data […]
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