General Renovation

While some homeowners opt to renovate a single room, others invest in major projects like building a tiny home or making their home accessible. In this section, you’ll find everything you need to know about large-scale projects, from what to consider when building a house to which rooms to renovate when reselling your home.

Browse our articles to find the latest home trends, renovation costs, and so much more. And, if you’re looking for inspiration, check out our renovation projects, completed by our 53-point Verified Contractors.

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Designing Dreams with Different House Styles

Our homes are more than just a shelter; they are expressions of our personalities, lifestyles, and aspirations. For many of us, our type of house is an important reflection of ...

Published on:
December 7, 2023
10 min read
Melissa Hollingsworth
Writer
Designing Dreams with Different House Styles
The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Dream Home in Canada
Published on:
November 3, 2023
28 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Dream Home in Canada

Have you ever wondered how to build a house in Canada, tailored to your exact specifications? A place where you can create lasting memories and find ultimate comfort? Building your ...

Melissa Hollingsworth
Writer
Transform Your Home with Professional Interior Design Services
Published on:
October 26, 2023
14 min read
Transform Your Home with Professional Interior Design Services

Your home is a reflection of who you are. It’s a sanctuary that should bring you joy and comfort. So, of course, you can tell when it’s missing something. However, ...

Lily Mitchell
Writer
Maximize Your Renovation ROI with These Home Improvement Projects
Published on:
July 21, 2023
11 min read
Maximize Your Renovation ROI with These Home Improvement Projects

Looking for home renovation ideas that will increase the value of your property? Maximizing renovation ROI is essential if you want to increase resale value while staying within your budget. ...

Melissa Hollingsworth
Writer
15 Small Home Improvement Projects You Can Do This Winter
Published on:
February 15, 2023
9 min read
15 Small Home Improvement Projects You Can Do This Winter

When you think about home renovations, winter probably doesn’t come to mind right away. But there are plenty of small home improvement ideas you can try during the colder season. ...

Amber Van Wort
Writer
Interior & Exterior Home Trends You Won’t Want to Miss in 2024
Published on:
February 13, 2023
11 min read
Interior & Exterior Home Trends You Won’t Want to Miss in 2024

What is out Trends cycle in and out as our tastes and needs change. And although most of them eventually come back around, here is our list of trends that ...

Amber Van Wort
Writer
Create a Magical Oasis With These Plant Room Ideas
Published on:
August 19, 2022
10 min read
Create a Magical Oasis With These Plant Room Ideas

The perfect home renovation for a green glow up From indoor herb gardens for the kitchen to stunning backyard solariums, there’s a plant room idea to fit everyone’s taste. If ...

Amber Van Wort
Writer
10 Things You Need to Do Before You Start Building a House
Published on:
June 1, 2022
13 min read
10 Things You Need to Do Before You Start Building a House

3. Go for a green home  You’re already building a house from the ground up, so you might as well make it energy efficient to save money in the long ...

Flore Bessette
Writer
Cost of Home Adaptations for Reduced Mobility
Published on:
December 9, 2021
8 min read
Cost of Home Adaptations for Reduced Mobility

A home is one of the biggest and most important purchases of your life. Since it's one of the places you'll spend a lot of your time, you'll want to ...

Vincent Lefebvre
Writer
Tiny Homes: Are They the Right Choice for You?
Published on:
October 26, 2021
7 min read
Tiny Homes: Are They the Right Choice for You?

Tiny homes and mini homes are becoming more and more popular! There's even tiny home festivals and entire neighbourhoods of tiny homes being planned. But what’s driving this trend? What is a tiny or mini home? And finally, is a tiny home right for you?  Where it all began  ...

Yves Carignan
President & CEO - Drummond House Plans
9 Tips to Prepare for a Major Renovation
Published on:
August 12, 2021
6 min read
9 Tips to Prepare for a Major Renovation

It’s decided then! After surviving lockdowns, working from home, and being with the kids 24/7, your down-the-road renovation project can’t be put off any longer – we hear you! Challenges posed by the pandemic have caused many households to take a hard ...

Yves Carignan
President & CEO - Drummond House Plans
Building a House: Floor Plans and Types of Construction
Published on:
June 17, 2021
6 min read
Building a House: Floor Plans and Types of Construction

A lot of questions quickly come up when it’s time to start a new construction project, but their answers aren’t always easy to find. Many people don’t recognize the amount of planning that goes into construction projects. Land selection, floor ...

Yves Carignan
President & CEO - Drummond House Plans
Cost Of A Home Renovation in 2024 | Montreal vs Toronto
Published on:
January 2, 2021
10 min read
Cost Of A Home Renovation in 2024 | Montreal vs Toronto

Since 2010, RenoAssistance has been able to help over 75,000 clients find good contractors for their renovations. In this time, we've received tens of thousands of quotes from 53-point Verified ...

Julie Calce
Content Writer | RenoAssistance
Your chalet, your way!
Published on:
December 21, 2020
4 min read
Your chalet, your way!

Who doesn’t dream to escape to a remote cottage where you are unreachable for a little while? Whether you are planning on renting, renovating your own cottage or building one ...

Lucia Di Sclafani
Content Manager | RenoAssistance
Covid Lockdown: What to Consider Before Your Spring 2021 Renovations
Published on:
December 17, 2020
6 min read
Covid Lockdown: What to Consider Before Your Spring 2021 Renovations

According to many in the renovation industry, investment in home renovations is on the rise and the trend is expected to continue in 2021. Are you prepared? The Covid-19 pandemic ...

Sylvain Lauzon
Writer
Preparing your Home for Spring: What to Check
Published on:
March 31, 2020
5 min read
Preparing your Home for Spring: What to Check

The arrival of spring means it's the season of renewal. It's the perfect occasion to give your home some TLC, to ensure everything is in good working order. To help ...

Marilena Tricarico
Renovation Expert & Interior Designer | RenoAssistance
5 Advantages To Renovating During The Winter
Published on:
January 8, 2020
4 min read
5 Advantages To Renovating During The Winter

During the winter months, we often are under the impression that home renovations must come to a halt. However, that is very much not the case! There are quite a ...

Karine Gazeryan
Renovation Advisor | RenoAssistance
Renovating Your Home for Resale
Published on:
January 7, 2020
5 min read
Renovating Your Home for Resale

After years in the same home, every homeowner wants to get the most return on their investment when it comes time to sell. Taking on one or many renovation projects ...

Marilena Tricarico
Renovation Expert & Interior Designer | RenoAssistance
Home Staging Hacks for the Holidays
Published on:
December 10, 2019
9 min read
Home Staging Hacks for the Holidays

With friends and family visiting often in the coming months, it’s normal that any homeowner would want their house to look great. If you haven’t had time to renovate or ...

Julie Calce
Content Writer | RenoAssistance
The Benefits of Renovating Your Kitchen and Bathroom Simultaneously
Published on:
October 7, 2019
4 min read
The Benefits of Renovating Your Kitchen and Bathroom Simultaneously

Tackling a kitchen and bathroom renovation at the same time can come with benefits like saving time and money. It'll also help reduce stress, since your home won't be a ...

Marilena Tricarico
Renovation Expert & Interior Designer | RenoAssistance
House Insulation: Heat loss, Materials, and Tips
Published on:
April 24, 2019
6 min read
House Insulation: Heat loss, Materials, and Tips

If the cold winter air is frequently entering your home, it may be time to take a closer look. Good insulation is key to preventing heat loss and improving the energy ...

Karine Gazeryan
Renovation Advisor | RenoAssistance
Changing Your Home into an Open Concept Floor Plan
Published on:
April 23, 2019
9 min read
Changing Your Home into an Open Concept Floor Plan

Hailing from the 90s, the open concept floor plan continues to wow homeowners with its beauty, flexibility and ability to bring everyone together. Why have a big space with plenty ...

Maria Santamaria
Renovation Advisor | RenoAssistance
Converting a Multi-Dwelling Building Into a Single-Family Home
Published on:
April 20, 2019
6 min read
Converting a Multi-Dwelling Building Into a Single-Family Home

Are you considering turning a duplex or triplex into a single family unit? If so, you’re not alone. Converting a building to a single family home can be a rewarding ...

Francis Guertin
Renovation Advisor| RenoAssistance
Should You Go For a Full House Remodel?
Published on:
April 20, 2019
13 min read
Should You Go For a Full House Remodel?

As the needs of your household change, thoughts of selling your home may arise. You do not have to take that route, however, if you are not smitten on the ...

Eric Perigny
Chief Operating Officer | Founder
8 Gorgeous Vacation Homes You Can Stay At!
Published on:
July 13, 2018
5 min read
8 Gorgeous Vacation Homes You Can Stay At!

Great renovation inspiration can be hard to come by. Most people flip through home and décor magazines to get a better understanding of what they’re looking for. Some might even scour ...

Lucia Di Sclafani
Content Manager | RenoAssistance