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Community charity initiatives and fundraisers. Currently supporting Samm Simon’s 251 KM run for cancer research — benefiting London Health Sciences Cancer Program, Stratford General ER, and Wellspring Stratford. Donate at gofundme.com/f/2mspu-charity-run
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Everything random and general.
Construction Fails
Construction fails, renovation horror stories, and contractor disasters from across Canada and the US. Share photos and details from jobs gone wrong - botched basement waterproofing, sagging decks, leaking roofs, code violations, and DIY catastrophes that cost thousands to fix. A space to learn from other homeowners’ worst-case scenarios so you can spot red flags before they become expensive problems.
TikTok
Home renovation videos and ideas from TikTok. Share standout clips, discuss trending techniques, and find inspiration for your next project.
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LF Builders crew merch: shirts at $9.99 right now (ShirtLab.lol)
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October 6, 2026
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Why is this app taking so long? Because we're on a job site.
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September 3, 2026
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Start here: connect with homeowners and contractors
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About the General category
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September 14, 2025
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Anyone turned a basement or backyard space into a rentable suite?
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November 2, 2026
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Samm's Corner: Where bathroom money actually goes
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October 26, 2026
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How late is too late to glaze in a balcony before the cold sets in?
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October 20, 2026
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Water's still coming in: the first five steps before you call your insurer
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October 19, 2026
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More living space with home addition services
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October 18, 2026
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Booking the basement finish in the slow season instead of spring
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October 18, 2026
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Glassing in a balcony before winter: what did it actually cost you?
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October 16, 2026
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Samm's Corner: Lift-and-relevel: the repair nobody tells you about
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October 13, 2026
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Samm's Corner: Natural stone vs interlock, honestly
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October 12, 2026
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Enclosing a covered balcony so it's usable in the cold months
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October 5, 2026
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Realistic Renovation Timelines in Ontario, What Nobody Tells You Upfront
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September 28, 2026
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Samm's Corner: How your eavestrough actually works
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September 28, 2026
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Vacation Home Management Services for Stress-Free Property Ownership
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September 25, 2026
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Finishing the basement now or waiting for spring
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September 21, 2026
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Free Estimates, Work Orders, Service Reports and Invoices
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September 17, 2026
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Eleven new Shirt Lab designs, picked off what people are searching for
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September 7, 2026
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Enclosing a covered balcony so it is actually usable in winter
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September 7, 2026
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Shirt Lab is live: reno crew shirts you can remix in your browser, no account, one shirt minimum
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September 6, 2026
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Compact Laundry Units for Small Renovations
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New Zealand’s Love Affair with Tiny Home Renovations
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September 5, 2026
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Link your forum account to our Discord
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August 31, 2026
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Samm's Corner: Where bathroom money actually goes
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August 31, 2026
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Turning a covered balcony into usable year-round space
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August 24, 2026
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Samm's Corner: Natural stone vs interlock, honestly
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August 17, 2026
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Has anyone here enclosed their balcony for year-round use?
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August 10, 2026
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Samm's Corner: How your eavestrough actually works
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August 3, 2026
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