Renovation journal

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Costs & budgetsSep 30, 20261 min read

Cabinets, counters, labour and the line items people forget. A realistic budget breakdown from 140 kitchens.

PlanningSep 16, 20261 min read

A week-by-week look at a typical three-piece bathroom renovation, from demolition to the first shower.

PlanningSep 2, 20261 min read

Moisture, egress, ceiling height and heat. Twelve checks before you turn a basement into living space.

MaterialsAug 19, 20261 min read

How the three most popular countertop materials compare on price, care and how they age.