Home Renovation
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Reno gone wrong: Toronto-based contractor takes $82K, disappearsA Toronto-based renovation contractor who held about $82,000 in deposits without completing work has left a customer convinced he'll never see any of the money again.ConsumerMar 9
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Canada’s renovation boom continues despite heftier costs and rising interest ratesThe renovation industry saw quite the boom in the first two years of the pandemic, and that momentum has continued despite heftier costs and rising interest rates.CanadaNov 13, 2022
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Police investigate alleged ‘door to door’ home renovation fraud in Halton RegionHalton Police have issued a warning to residents about a home repair fraud believed to be operating through door-to-door solicitation in the region.CrimeAug 10, 2022
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Fredericton Home Show returns after two-year hiatusBefore COVID-19, New Brunswickers would gather annually to learn how to plan home improvement projects from experts.CanadaApr 30, 2022
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Calgary Renovation Show returns as in-person event for 1st time in 2 yearsWhile some public events in Calgary have cancelled due to rising COVID-19 cases, planners with the Calgary Renovation Show feel the show must go on.ConsumerJan 14, 2022
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Kingston, Ont. man finds couple from mystery photoA discovery made during a home bathroom renovation in Kingston, Ont. has brought back some happy memories for former residents, and a history lesson for the homes current owner.CanadaDec 21, 2021
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Renovating your home this summer? Designers share tips and inexpensive hacksOver the past year and a half, Canadians have been working from home due to COVID-19 restrictions. Experts share tips on how to revamp your space with the latest design trends.LifestyleJul 3, 2021
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Lumber prices slowly easing after price spike during COVID-19, but Ontario companies face challenges“You now, as a consumer, can choose not to buy and delay your project, but on large commercial projects we don’t have that kind of flexibility."EconomyJun 28, 2021
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Home building on the rise in Saskatoon, creating ‘gold mine’ for lumber thieves: policeMarch saw more people in Saskatoon starting construction on their dream kitchen or new house; unfortunately, many sites have become targets for thieves, according to city police.CanadaMay 7, 2021
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Home renovation savings prove elusive as wood prices at record highsConsumers have many ways to save money on home renovations despite a pandemic-driven surge in demand that has jolted lumber and construction panel prices to all-time highs.CanadaMay 6, 2021
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