Home renovations

• Federal government to invest $15M for home energy retrofits in Kingston, Ont.

  Kingston, Ont., will receive $15 million to launch a residential energy retrofit program in hopes of reducing pollution while helping homeowners save money.

  Canada

  Jan 26
  
• Fixter: the phone app connecting homeowners and contractors

  A Saskatoon group has launched a new phone application to help make home renovations easier for all parties involved.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2021
  
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• Home renovation savings prove elusive as wood prices at record highs

  Consumers 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.

  Canada

  May 6, 2021
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• Backyard makeover: Tips to update your outdoor space this season

  'Home renovations have been huge. The neat thing about the garden is that it hasn’t been cancelled,' said Peterborough master gardener Mary-Jane Pilgrim.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2021
• Don’t fall victim to home-improvement scams, warns Better Business Bureau

  With renovations surging in popularity amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Better Business Bureau is warning homeowners of the risks associated with home improvement frauds.

  Consumer

  Mar 20, 2021
• 20% of B.C. homeowners regret renovations: report

  Despite some regrets, 40 per cent said they'll attempt to do more renovations in the spring.

  Consumer

  Mar 12, 2021
• Proposed loan program for home renovations in Saskatoon called unique

  A home energy loan program propose by Saskatoon city administration would attach the loan to the property and be paid back through property taxes.

  Canada

  Jan 28, 2021
• City of Edmonton offering rebates for green home improvements

  From buying new windows, to replacing a hot water tank or purchasing solar panels, the City of Edmonton is looking to make green home improvements more affordable. 

  Consumer

  Jan 13, 2021
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• Homeowners in Saskatchewan to receive tax credit for home renovations

  The Saskatchewan government said homeowners could save up to $2,100 in provincial income tax under the new home renovation tax credit.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2020
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• Home renovation numbers on the rise in Saskatoon and surrounding area during COVID-19 pandemic

  People living in Saskatoon and area are spending their time and money on renovations according to the Saskatoon and Region Home Builder's Association.

  Economy

  Oct 29, 2020