Tips for Renovating Your Condo

Modern open-concept living room and kitchen with large windows, light wood floors, neutral-colored sectional sofa with pillows—perfect inspiration for those seeking tips for renovating your condo. Bar stools line the kitchen island under contemporary lighting.

Meysam Pourkaram, Founder and Project Manager Enzo Design Build Inc. Samuel Lapidus, Founder and President Keystone Ridge Developments Ltd. Featured Image: “The Aquarius” from RenoMark member Enzo Design Build Inc., Vancouver, BC: Finalist in the 2021 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence for Best Whole Home Renovation – Under $200,000 Dreaming of a condo renovation? Making changes to your […]

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RenoMark celebrates 20 years of ethics and integrity in home renovations

A woman wearing a hard hat, orange safety vest, gloves, and denim clothing uses a measuring tape on a construction site. The RenoMark logo in the corner marks 20 years of celebrating ethics and integrity in home renovations.

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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How to repair and prevent basement flooding

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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 […]

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Planning your next renovation project

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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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Why is there condensation on my windows?

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Written by Jesse Tufts of Butterwick Construction & Carpentry Ltd. Other articles that might interest you: How to fix ice damming on your roof, and Is it time to replace your windows?. It’s a common question asked by Canadians during the winter months. You may notice below a certain temperature that there’s water accumulating around […]

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The best time to start planning your outdoor living projects

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Across the country as we get into the longest stretch of winter, it might seem like an odd time to start thinking about your outdoor living projects for next summer. But by taking care of the design, planning, and logistics now, you’ll be able to enjoy your new outdoor space as soon as possible when […]

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Talk the Talk: Part 1

A variety of renovation tools, including a hammer, nail gun, tape measure, and chisels, are laid out on a wooden surface with the bold white text: Talk the Talk: Part 1—Renovation Terms.

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 […]

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Talk the Talk: Part 2

A variety of renovation tools, including a hammer, nail gun, tape measure, and chisels, are laid out on a wooden surface with the bold white text: Talk the Talk: Part 1—Renovation Terms.

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 […]

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Talk the Talk: Part 3

A variety of renovation tools, including a hammer, nail gun, tape measure, and chisels, are laid out on a wooden surface with the bold white text: Talk the Talk: Part 1—Renovation Terms.

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 […]

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How to help make your renovation go smoothly: Site preparation 101

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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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