Home Renovation Tips and Ideas

Every Canadian has the right to be comfortable in their house. The new regulations of the federal government seek to make homeowners wishing to improve their houses more accessible and supported. New mortgage insurance laws starting January 15, 2025 will let Toronto homeowners refinance insured mortgages to pay for developing supplementary suites like laneway houses, in-law suites, or basement flats.

Some modern homes are blessed with tall basements where you have all the space that you might need. Other houses, especially the older ones, do not have such luxury. To add extra height, a homeowner can choose either basement underpinning or benching (often called bench-footing ). Both can add height but in different ways and improve your home value. Consider both methods thoughtfully, taking into account design features and implications so that your choice leads to the best possible outcome.

When it comes to repair, home renovations or simple home improvement, it should be clearly understood that some improvements are impossible without professional skills and special equipment. It is necessary to address to professionals with such improvement. There are certain projects that can be much more complicated than you might think, so before trying to do something yourself, ask a professional about it.

For a basic full-home remodel, one must spend between $100 and $200 per square foot (PSF). This is the average cost for every house section, whether kitchen, bathroom, living room or others.

Basements can range from partial basements to full basements, walk-ins and walk-outs. In this guide we will look at some of the main types, the options for their use, and the benefits and disadvantages that this entails.

Before you build something, you need to clear the area from anything unnecessary. Often, this “unnecessary” is the old house or capital farm buildings. And they are not as easy to get rid of as an extra tree or a pile of construction waste. How to demolish an old private house on your land, what do you need and what moments to pay special attention to?

Underpinning a basement is a process of reinforcing its structure and making it a safe, livable space. The cost of basement underpinning in Toronto ranges from around $100 to $400 per square foot. So, you might be looking at $10,000 to $20,000 for a basement space on the smaller side, like 150 square feet, or closer to $100,000 or beyond for a large one, like 1,500 square feet or more.

Home adaptation for people with disabilities entails making design and structural changes such as installing roll-in showers and lowering kitchen countertops to ensure that the home becomes a comfortable space to live in. It also helps minimize injuries and increases confidence and independence in accessing various areas in the house.

Most construction and renovation projects in Canada involve drywall installation, which forms the foundation for smooth, paint ready walls and ceilings, hence providing insulation and durability.

In Canada, installing drywall normally costs from approximately $1.50 to $3.50 per sq. ft. based on materials, room size, labour rates, ceiling heights and complexity of the tasks involved.

Building a home gym is one way of prioritizing your health and fitness in the comfort of your house. All you need is the right approach for the gym to be functional and fit your fitness goals. At CSG Renovation we guide you through the building process! From selecting flooring options to adding accessories and storage for your equipment.