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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. Random Everything random and general. Challenges A brief overview of the current target forum challenges. 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

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START HERE — Learn renovation skills, earn rewards, and meet Canada's reno community General community , welcome , getting-started	0	13	June 7, 2026
About the General category General	13	52	September 14, 2025
Are warranties or guarantees provided for materials and labor? General	4	13	July 10, 2026
Emotional Intelligence in Trade Work: Building Client Trust Through Psychology General	6	16	July 10, 2026
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Salam, godbless you General	0	7	June 18, 2026
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Hidden Storage Ideas Are Smarter Than People Realize General storage	13	38	June 10, 2026
UK home renovation General	0	1	May 28, 2026
Old British houses General	0	1	May 28, 2026
Budgeting during renovations General	0	1	May 28, 2026
Modern vs Traditional Home Renovation Styles General	0	5	May 27, 2026
Signs Your Roof Needs Repair Before It Becomes Expensive General	0	3	May 27, 2026
Small Kitchen Renovation tips General kitchen-renovation	0	3	May 25, 2026
Samm Simon hits halfway - CTV News catches him at 113 KM through Ayton (2026-05-14) Charity sammsimon1968 , charity , samm-simon , fundraiser	5	94	May 22, 2026
Samm Simon Day 6 — Foundation board member Paul Roulston meets him south of Ferndale (2026-05-17) Charity sammsimon1968 , charity , samm-simon , fundraiser	2	24	May 21, 2026
Contractor Built My Deck Stairs Completely Unleve Can I Refuse Final Payment? Construction Fails	2	8	May 17, 2026
How to Keep Your Home Safe from Termites and Bedbugs General	2	10	May 17, 2026
Local Community Build Project Next Weekend Looking For Tool Donations! Charity	3	11	May 17, 2026
Countertops (Choosing The One You Love Without Regrets) General	3	10	May 17, 2026
Bathroom Waterproofing General	1	28	May 17, 2026
That Creepy Attic? Yeah, It’s Becoming My Favorite Room General	2	10	May 17, 2026
Go Smart—But Keep Your Soul General	1	3	May 17, 2026
Who Handles The Layout Planning For City Sidewalks? Absolute Fail in my town Construction Fails	2	9	May 17, 2026
The Time We Turned a Closet Into a Bathroom General	2	8	May 17, 2026
Kitchen drama: refacing versus replacing General kitchen-renovation	2	7	May 17, 2026
Painting with Confidence General	2	21	May 17, 2026
Why I Regret My Industrial Accent Wall General	4	12	May 17, 2026
Me, Myself, or a Pro? General	2	9	May 17, 2026
The Structural Danger Of Cutting Load-bearing Joists For HVAC Ducts Construction Fails	1	8	May 17, 2026