Renovation guides

Practical answers to the questions that come up before, during and after a renovation — written for the person asking, not for a search engine.

For homeowners

Planning a renovation, comparing quotes, and knowing what to ask before you hire.

Renovation quote vs estimate: what is the difference?
An estimate is a considered guess at what work will cost, and it can change. A quote is a specific price for a specific scope of work. The practical difference is not the word used but how precisely the work is defined — a number attached to a vague scope will move, whatever it is called.

Coming soon

What drives the cost of a bathroom renovation in Toronto?
What drives the cost of a kitchen renovation in Toronto?
How to find a reliable renovation contractor in Toronto
Questions to ask a contractor before you hire
How renovation project bidding works
Preparing your home before work starts

For contractors

Finding work, quoting accurately, and growing a renovation business.

Coming soon

How contractors find renovation leads
Writing a renovation quote that wins the job

For workers and crews

Finding local construction work and getting hired.

Coming soon

How construction workers find local jobs