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One call, one crew: why we keep every trade in-house
Most home projects stall between trades. Here’s how keeping labour, renovations, grounds and licensed trades under one roof makes things simpler for you.
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Seasonal checklists, project stories and practical advice for looking after your home — from the crews who do the work.
What can (and can’t) go in a disposal bin
Planning a cleanout or renovation? Here’s a quick guide to what goes in a bin, what needs special handling, and how to choose the…
Read moreYour fall property checklist
A few hours of work before the first freeze saves a lot of trouble in spring. Here’s what our crews check on every property…
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Wet Basement After Rain? Start Outside: Grading, Downspouts and Parging
Basement leaking after rain in Ontario? Start outside: eavestroughs, downspout extensions, lot grading and parging repair, with the slopes to aim for.
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Do You Need a Permit for a Deck in Ontario?
Do you need a deck permit in Ontario? Height, attachment and size rules from Toronto, Vaughan and Barrie, what drawings to submit, and guard…
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Ontario: Why Testing Comes First
Planning popcorn ceiling removal in Ontario? Why asbestos testing comes first, what the lab result means, and how a smooth ceiling finish is done.
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What Size Bin Do I Need? A Practical Guide for Renos and Cleanouts
What size bin do I need? Compare 4, 14, 20 and 40 yard bins, what each job fits, what can't go in, and when…
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Fall-to-Winter Home Checklist for Ontario Homes (and Cottages)
A fall home maintenance checklist for Ontario homes and cottages: eavestroughs, outdoor taps, drafts, furnace, alarms and snow, before winter arrives.
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