General

Charity 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 Challenges A brief overview of the current target forum challenges. 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. Random Everything random and general. TikTok Home renovation videos and ideas from TikTok. Share standout clips, discuss trending techniques, and find inspiration for your next project.

Topic	Replies	Views	Activity
START HERE — Learn renovation skills, earn rewards, and meet Canada's reno community General community , welcome , getting-started	1	25	July 17, 2026
About the General category General	13	53	September 14, 2025
Start Your New York City Renovation With a Clearer Next Step General bathroom-renovation , kitchen-renovation , renovation , general-contractor	1	1	August 26, 2026
PropertyCIBIL – Trusted Property Verification India \| Our Services & Pricing General property-services , real-estate	1	0	August 26, 2026
Turning a covered balcony into usable year-round space General	0	1	August 24, 2026
Samm's Corner: Natural stone vs interlock, honestly General	0	6	August 17, 2026
Has anyone here enclosed their balcony for year-round use? General	0	6	August 10, 2026
Samm's Corner: How your eavestrough actually works General	1	5	August 3, 2026
The Future of DeFi with $RENO General renovation	1	4	July 30, 2026
Finding Reliable Builders in Toronto General	1	6	July 30, 2026
Crypto market today General	1	4	July 30, 2026
The Funniest Cybertruck Dad Jokes (Mid-Life Crisis Special Edition) Random	1	7	July 27, 2026
The Staircase Upgrade was supposed to be a small project Construction Fails	3	7	July 26, 2026
Walked Past A New Build Today And Saw A Classic "Not My Job" Moment Construction Fails	3	9	July 26, 2026
The Structural Danger Of Cutting Load-bearing Joists For HVAC Ducts Construction Fails	2	9	July 26, 2026
Samm's Corner: Aluminum vs vinyl siding, without the sales pitch General	2	4	July 21, 2026
Contractor Built My Deck Stairs Completely Unleve Can I Refuse Final Payment? Construction Fails	4	10	July 21, 2026
Modern vs Traditional Home Renovation Styles General	1	6	July 18, 2026
The Time We Turned a Closet Into a Bathroom General	3	9	July 18, 2026
Who Handles The Layout Planning For City Sidewalks? Absolute Fail in my town Construction Fails	3	10	July 18, 2026
That Creepy Attic? Yeah, It’s Becoming My Favorite Room General	3	11	July 18, 2026
Salam, godbless you General	1	11	July 18, 2026
Bathroom Waterproofing General	2	69	July 18, 2026
Balancing Modern Technology with Traditional Homes Challenges	13	56	July 17, 2026
Dealing with Asbestos, Lead, and Hazardous Materials Challenges	14	54	July 17, 2026
Common Challenges Faced During Home Renovation Challenges	12	107	July 17, 2026
Waste Management and Sustainability Challenges	12	150	July 17, 2026
How to Keep Your Home Safe from Termites and Bedbugs General	3	11	July 17, 2026
Samm's Corner: Cabinets: where the budget lives General	1	5	July 15, 2026
Are warranties or guarantees provided for materials and labor? General	4	18	July 10, 2026