Bathroom design considerations from a Toronto builder: plumbing and joists, tub or walk-in shower, ventilation, waterproofing, storage, lighting and tile.

How to choose a renovation contractor in Toronto: licence, insurance and WSIB checks, the questions to ask, how to read a quote and payment red flags.

How to plan a Toronto home renovation: what to fix first, a budget with contingency and soft costs, hiring a contractor and the order the work runs in.

A legal basement apartment in Toronto needs code ceiling height, egress, a 30 minute fire separation, alarms, ventilation, zoning approval and a permit.

Design and budget take 2 to 4 weeks. The build runs 4 weeks to 4 months depending on scope. Here is what sets a Toronto renovation schedule.

Structural work, new plumbing, underpinning and second suites need a City of Toronto building permit. Cabinets, flooring and paint usually do not.