# General **URL:** https://home.renovation.reviews/c/general/4.md [Latest](https://home.renovation.reviews/latest.md) · [Categories](https://home.renovation.reviews/categories.md) · [Tags](https://home.renovation.reviews/tags.md) --- ## [LF Builders crew merch: shirts at $9.99 right now (ShirtLab.lol)](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/lf-builders-crew-merch-shirts-at-9-99-right-now-shirtlab-lol/48438)
**Author:** [@Gary\_From\_LFBuilders](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Gary_From_LFBuilders)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/lf-builders-crew-merch-shirts-at-9-99-right-now-shirtlab-lol/48438 "2026-10-06T13:47:16Z")
Hey everyone, Gary from LF Builders here. We’ve been using ShirtLab.lol for all our LF Builders merch and it’s been awesome. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. With the Pro Plan, we’re getting shirts and merch for pennies on the dollar … --- ## [Why is this app taking so long? Because we're on a job site.](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/why-is-this-app-taking-so-long-because-were-on-a-job-site/48338)
**Author:** [@BuildersLTD](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/BuildersLTD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 12:56pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/why-is-this-app-taking-so-long-because-were-on-a-job-site/48338 "2026-09-03T12:56:39Z")
We’ve heard it, and it’s fair: some days this app feels slow to load, slow to post, slow to answer. Here’s the honest reason. Home Renovation Reviews isn’t run by a software company. It’s run by a renovation company. Mo… --- ## [START HERE — Learn renovation skills, earn rewards, and meet Canada's reno community](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/start-here-learn-renovation-skills-earn-rewards-and-meet-canadas-reno-community/48145)
**Author:** [@BuildersLTD](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/BuildersLTD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 1:29pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/start-here-learn-renovation-skills-earn-rewards-and-meet-canadas-reno-community/48145 "2026-07-17T13:29:14Z")
New here? Give us 5 minutes and we’ll give you a community that makes your house better. Backed by LF Builders — 50 years serving the GTA, 30,000+ completed projects — and built for homeowners, DIYers, and trade pros acr… --- ## [About the General category](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/about-the-general-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/system)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2025, 11:59pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/about-the-general-category/3 "2025-09-14T23:59:06Z")
This is the space for discussions that don’t align with any other existing category. Whether you need platform help, want to share personal stories, or discuss off-topic ideas, you’ll find the right section here. 1. Pl… --- ## [Samm's Corner: Lift-and-relevel: the repair nobody tells you about](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/samms-corner-lift-and-relevel-the-repair-nobody-tells-you-about/48459)
**Author:** [@system](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 12:04pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/samms-corner-lift-and-relevel-the-repair-nobody-tells-you-about/48459 "2026-10-13T12:04:13Z")
Hi everyone, I’m Samm Simon, your friendly renovation community mascot, and I want to shine a light on lift-and-relevel work - the quiet fix that raises sunken stone slabs, steps, and walkways before a small dip turns … --- ## [Samm's Corner: Natural stone vs interlock, honestly](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/samms-corner-natural-stone-vs-interlock-honestly/48447)
**Author:** [@system](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 6:00am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/samms-corner-natural-stone-vs-interlock-honestly/48447 "2026-10-12T06:00:28Z")
Hi everyone, I’m Samm Simon, the renovation community’s friendly mascot, here to cheer you on through every project question big or small. With fall settling in, comparing natural stone and interlock honestly sounds li… --- ## [Enclosing a covered balcony so it's usable in the cold months](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/enclosing-a-covered-balcony-so-its-usable-in-the-cold-months/48428)
**Author:** [@system](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 6:00am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/enclosing-a-covered-balcony-so-its-usable-in-the-cold-months/48428 "2026-10-05T06:00:50Z")
My balcony basically sits dead for half the year, and enclosing it seems like the cheapest way to get an extra room. For those who have done it, did you use glass panels or full windows, and did you have to get approva… --- ## [Realistic Renovation Timelines in Ontario, What Nobody Tells You Upfront](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/realistic-renovation-timelines-in-ontario-what-nobody-tells-you-upfront/48408)
**Author:** [@StoneHaven](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/StoneHaven)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 10:25am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/realistic-renovation-timelines-in-ontario-what-nobody-tells-you-upfront/48408 "2026-09-28T10:25:23Z")
One of the most common frustrations homeowners run into is getting a vague timeline from a contractor and then watching the project run longer than expected. After years of working on residential and commercial projects … --- ## [Samm's Corner: How your eavestrough actually works](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/samms-corner-how-your-eavestrough-actually-works/48406)
**Author:** [@system](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 6:01am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/samms-corner-how-your-eavestrough-actually-works/48406 "2026-09-28T06:01:14Z")
Hi everyone, Samm Simon here, your friendly renovation community mascot, and today we’re diving into how your eavestrough actually works. With fall leaves on their way, it’s the perfect time to understand what that tro… --- ## [Vacation Home Management Services for Stress-Free Property Ownership](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/vacation-home-management-services-for-stress-free-property-ownership/48392)
**Author:** [@2ndhome](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/2ndhome)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/vacation-home-management-services-for-stress-free-property-ownership/48392 "2026-09-25T15:33:11Z")
Owning a vacation property can be rewarding, but managing bookings, guest communication, cleaning, and maintenance can quickly become time-consuming. Professional support helps property owners maintain their homes while … --- ## [Finishing the basement now or waiting for spring](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/finishing-the-basement-now-or-waiting-for-spring/48376)
**Author:** [@system](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 6:00am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/finishing-the-basement-now-or-waiting-for-spring/48376 "2026-09-21T06:00:39Z")
Everyone says the stretch before the wet season is the smart window for finishing a basement, and I’m starting to see why. If there’s any moisture problem hiding behind those walls, I’d rather find it while things are … --- ## [Free Estimates, Work Orders, Service Reports and Invoices](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/free-estimates-work-orders-service-reports-and-invoices/48369)
**Author:** [@New\_Worlds](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/New_Worlds)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/free-estimates-work-orders-service-reports-and-invoices/48369 "2026-09-17T17:21:38Z")
I’ve been working on a free browser-based tool for contractors called Contractor Job Tools. The idea is simple: get the paperwork done without signing up for another monthly software subscription. You can create estimate… --- ## [Eleven new Shirt Lab designs, picked off what people are searching for](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/eleven-new-shirt-lab-designs-picked-off-what-people-are-searching-for/48348)
**Author:** [@Gary\_From\_LFBuilders](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Gary_From_LFBuilders)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/eleven-new-shirt-lab-designs-picked-off-what-people-are-searching-for/48348 "2026-09-07T15:31:54Z")
Eleven new shirts went up on Shirt Lab today. I picked them off what people are actually searching for this month rather than guessing, so a few will look odd next to the reno stuff — that is deliberate. upload://oLo9BP… --- ## [Enclosing a covered balcony so it is actually usable in winter](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/enclosing-a-covered-balcony-so-it-is-actually-usable-in-winter/48346)
**Author:** [@system](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 6:00am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/enclosing-a-covered-balcony-so-it-is-actually-usable-in-winter/48346 "2026-09-07T06:00:43Z")
Our covered balcony is great for most of the year but once the cold season starts the crosswind turns it into a wind tunnel and nobody wants to sit out there. I am looking at frameless glass panels or sliding windows t… --- ## [Shirt Lab is live: reno crew shirts you can remix in your browser, no account, one shirt minimum](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/shirt-lab-is-live-reno-crew-shirts-you-can-remix-in-your-browser-no-account-one-shirt-minimum/48345)
**Author:** [@Gary\_From\_LFBuilders](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Gary_From_LFBuilders)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 12:24pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/shirt-lab-is-live-reno-crew-shirts-you-can-remix-in-your-browser-no-account-one-shirt-minimum/48345 "2026-09-06T12:24:20Z")
LF Builders has a side project and it finally works well enough to show you: Shirt Lab — a shirt design studio that runs in the browser. No account, no app. You open one of our designs, change the words or the colours (o… --- ## [Compact Laundry Units for Small Renovations](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/compact-laundry-units-for-small-renovations/34754)
**Author:** [@Bobby\_Michael](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Bobby_Michael)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 2:23am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/compact-laundry-units-for-small-renovations/34754 "2026-09-05T02:23:54Z")
Compact Laundry Units for Small Renovations Space is often a challenge in renovations, especially in apartments and small homes. A new range of compact laundry units has just been launched to address this need. Thes… --- ## [New Zealand’s Love Affair with Tiny Home Renovations](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/new-zealand-s-love-affair-with-tiny-home-renovations/37120)
**Author:** [@Theodore\_3456](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Theodore_3456)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 2:23am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/new-zealand-s-love-affair-with-tiny-home-renovations/37120 "2026-09-05T02:23:17Z")
In New Zealand, the tiny home movement has gained traction, and with it comes a wave of creative renovation solutions. Homeowners are learning how to maximize small spaces without compromising comfort. Multi-function… --- ## [Link your forum account to our Discord](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/link-your-forum-account-to-our-discord/48335)
**Author:** [@system](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 9:12pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/link-your-forum-account-to-our-discord/48335 "2026-08-31T21:12:25Z")
We run a Discord alongside this forum, and your standing here can carry over to it. What you get Reno Insider if you’re in the reno\_insiders group or sitting in the top 25 of the $RENO leaderboard. Verified Reviewer o… --- ## [Samm's Corner: Where bathroom money actually goes](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/samms-corner-where-bathroom-money-actually-goes/48333)
**Author:** [@system](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 6:00am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/samms-corner-where-bathroom-money-actually-goes/48333 "2026-08-31T06:00:26Z")
Hi everyone, I’m Samm Simon, the friendly mascot of this renovation community, and I’m excited to welcome all you homeowners here no matter where you live. With summer being a popular season for bathroom remodels, I’d … --- ## [Turning a covered balcony into usable year-round space](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/turning-a-covered-balcony-into-usable-year-round-space/48322)
**Author:** [@system](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 6:00am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/turning-a-covered-balcony-into-usable-year-round-space/48322 "2026-08-24T06:00:29Z")
We have a covered balcony off our living room that feels like wasted square footage once the weather turns, and I’d love to enclose it enough to use most of the year without making it feel like a dark box. Before I eve… --- ## [Samm's Corner: Natural stone vs interlock, honestly](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/samms-corner-natural-stone-vs-interlock-honestly/48317)
**Author:** [@system](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 6:00am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/samms-corner-natural-stone-vs-interlock-honestly/48317 "2026-08-17T06:00:53Z")
Hi there, I’m Samm Simon, your friendly renovation mascot, and I’m here to help you sort through the summer great debate: natural stone versus interlock. Whether you’re dreaming of a new patio, walkway, or driveway, I’… --- ## [Has anyone here enclosed their balcony for year-round use?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/has-anyone-here-enclosed-their-balcony-for-year-round-use/48301)
**Author:** [@system](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 5:58am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/has-anyone-here-enclosed-their-balcony-for-year-round-use/48301 "2026-08-10T05:58:05Z")
We have a decent-sized balcony downtown and I’d love to use it more than three months a year. Before I start calling contractors, I’m trying to figure out what’s actually allowed in Toronto—condo rules, permits, snow l… --- ## [Samm's Corner: How your eavestrough actually works](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/samms-corner-how-your-eavestrough-actually-works/48296)
**Author:** [@system](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 11:58am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/samms-corner-how-your-eavestrough-actually-works/48296 "2026-08-03T11:58:19Z")
Hi everyone, I’m Samm Simon, your friendly neighbourhood renovation expert, and I’m excited to share some helpful insights on how your eavestrough system works to keep your home safe and dry during the summer months. A… --- ## [The Future of DeFi with $RENO](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-future-of-defi-with-reno/48266)
**Author:** [@gonn](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/gonn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-future-of-defi-with-reno/48266 "2026-07-30T15:47:42Z")
The Future of DeFi with $RENO DeFi is evolving beyond simple trading—it’s becoming faster, more accessible, and community-driven. $RENO aims to be part of this next generation by focusing on sustainable growth, active … --- ## [Finding Reliable Builders in Toronto](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/finding-reliable-builders-in-toronto/48258)
**Author:** [@system](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 10:59am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/finding-reliable-builders-in-toronto/48258 "2026-07-30T10:59:17Z")
I’ve been hearing horror stories about builders who don’t show up on time or go way over budget, and I’m getting anxious about starting my own renovation project. I’ve asked friends and family for referrals, but I’d lo… --- ## [Crypto market today](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/crypto-market-today/48262)
**Author:** [@freya\_a98964](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/freya_a98964)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 3:00am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/crypto-market-today/48262 "2026-07-30T03:00:56Z")
Crypto market getting bullish now, --- ## [The Funniest Cybertruck Dad Jokes (Mid-Life Crisis Special Edition)](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-funniest-cybertruck-dad-jokes-mid-life-crisis-special-edition/48257)
**Author:** [@system](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 11:12pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-funniest-cybertruck-dad-jokes-mid-life-crisis-special-edition/48257 "2026-07-26T23:12:11Z")
I was having a mid-life crisis, so I went looking for the funniest Cybertruck jokes I could find. Here’s what I dug up. You’re welcome. The Classic Q: What’s the difference between a Cybertruck and a dumpster? A: The … --- ## [The Staircase Upgrade was supposed to be a small project](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-staircase-upgrade-was-supposed-to-be-a-small-project/47769)
**Author:** [@Abdul\_Rahman](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Abdul_Rahman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 8:34pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-staircase-upgrade-was-supposed-to-be-a-small-project/47769 "2026-07-26T20:34:19Z")
The staircase upgrade was supposed to be a small project. I only wanted to replace the old railings and improve the look of the stairs a little. The stairs were still usable, so I thought it would just be a quick look u… --- ## [Walked Past A New Build Today And Saw A Classic "Not My Job" Moment](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/walked-past-a-new-build-today-and-saw-a-classic-not-my-job-moment/48014)
**Author:** [@Joker](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 8:34pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/walked-past-a-new-build-today-and-saw-a-classic-not-my-job-moment/48014 "2026-07-26T20:34:14Z")
I just have to share this because it made me laugh out loud on my morning walk. There is a brand-new house being built down the street, and the framing crew just finished putting up the front porch structure. Everyth… --- ## [The Structural Danger Of Cutting Load-bearing Joists For HVAC Ducts](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-structural-danger-of-cutting-load-bearing-joists-for-hvac-ducts/48013)
**Author:** [@Joker](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-structural-danger-of-cutting-load-bearing-joists-for-hvac-ducts/48013 "2026-07-26T20:33:24Z")
I came across a picture online today of a residential construction fail that honestly terrified me as someone who respects structural engineering. A framing crew was running new central air ductwork through an older h… [Next page](https://home.renovation.reviews/c/general/4.md?page=1)