# General **URL:** https://home.renovation.reviews/c/general/4.md?page=1 [Latest](https://home.renovation.reviews/latest.md) · [Categories](https://home.renovation.reviews/categories.md) · [Tags](https://home.renovation.reviews/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Samm's Corner: Aluminum vs vinyl siding, without the sales pitch](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/samms-corner-aluminum-vs-vinyl-siding-without-the-sales-pitch/48248)
**Author:** [@system](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 1:12am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/samms-corner-aluminum-vs-vinyl-siding-without-the-sales-pitch/48248 "2026-07-21T01:12:19Z")
Hi everyone, I’m Samm Simon, the friendly face of the Toronto renovation community, and I’m excited to dive into a discussion about the pros and cons of aluminum versus vinyl siding for our homes. As we head into the w… --- ## [Contractor Built My Deck Stairs Completely Unleve Can I Refuse Final Payment?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/contractor-built-my-deck-stairs-completely-unleve-can-i-refuse-final-payment/48034)
**Author:** [@Joker](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 1:12am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/contractor-built-my-deck-stairs-completely-unleve-can-i-refuse-final-payment/48034 "2026-07-21T01:12:18Z")
I need some serious advice on how to handle a terrible construction job that just wrapped up on my property. I hired a local handyman service to rebuild the wooden steps leading from my back door down to the grass yar… --- ## [Modern vs Traditional Home Renovation Styles ](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/modern-vs-traditional-home-renovation-styles/48094)
**Author:** [@AFCAndy](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/AFCAndy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 1:47am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/modern-vs-traditional-home-renovation-styles/48094 "2026-07-18T01:47:23Z")
One of the first decisions homeowners make during a renovation is choosing a design style. Two of the most common options are modern and traditional styles. Both can create beautiful homes, but they offer completely diff… --- ## [The Time We Turned a Closet Into a Bathroom](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-time-we-turned-a-closet-into-a-bathroom/48053)
**Author:** [@Treasure](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Treasure)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 1:47am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-time-we-turned-a-closet-into-a-bathroom/48053 "2026-07-18T01:47:18Z")
Well, my husband and I gave in, tired of sharing one bathroom among four people and lots of shouts of “hurry up!” through the bathroom door. So, we built a second bathroom in a place where, let’s face it, no bathroom sho… --- ## [Who Handles The Layout Planning For City Sidewalks? Absolute Fail in my town](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/who-handles-the-layout-planning-for-city-sidewalks-absolute-fail-in-my-town/48036)
**Author:** [@Joker](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 1:46am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/who-handles-the-layout-planning-for-city-sidewalks-absolute-fail-in-my-town/48036 "2026-07-18T01:46:57Z")
Can someone explain to me how public construction projects get approved, because the city just finished a new sidewalk layout on our main street and it is a complete disaster. They poured a brand-new concrete pedestr… --- ## [That Creepy Attic? Yeah, It’s Becoming My Favorite Room](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/that-creepy-attic-yeah-it-s-becoming-my-favorite-room/48056)
**Author:** [@Treasure](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Treasure)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 12:48am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/that-creepy-attic-yeah-it-s-becoming-my-favorite-room/48056 "2026-07-18T00:48:24Z")
I’ll admit that before last month, my attic served only as a place for Christmas decorations and spiders. However, when I finally got sick of typing on my laptop surrounded by crumbs in my kitchen nook, it was time for a… --- ## [Salam, godbless you](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/salam-godbless-you/48195)
**Author:** [@Ram\_Dean](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Ram_Dean)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 12:48am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/salam-godbless-you/48195 "2026-07-18T00:48:19Z")
Hello everyone, how are you --- ## [Bathroom Waterproofing](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/bathroom-waterproofing/48062)
**Author:** [@Treasure](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Treasure)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 12:47am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/bathroom-waterproofing/48062 "2026-07-18T00:47:38Z")
Today we shall be discussing how to deal with moisture in your bathroom. Unfortunately, I experienced firsthand what a nightmare this issue could be, after having my “quick shower” turn into a peeling paint disaster. Bat… --- ## [Balancing Modern Technology with Traditional Homes](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/balancing-modern-technology-with-traditional-homes/37232)
**Author:** [@MichaelRobert](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/MichaelRobert)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 11:53am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/balancing-modern-technology-with-traditional-homes/37232 "2026-07-17T11:53:02Z")
One of the growing challenges in renovation is how to integrate modern technology into older homes without compromising their character. Homeowners across Canada, USA, UK, and New Zealand want smart systems for lig… --- ## [Dealing with Asbestos, Lead, and Hazardous Materials](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/dealing-with-asbestos-lead-and-hazardous-materials/37292)
**Author:** [@MichaelRobert](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/MichaelRobert)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 11:52am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/dealing-with-asbestos-lead-and-hazardous-materials/37292 "2026-07-17T11:52:36Z")
Another serious renovation challenge is the presence of hazardous materials in older homes. Across Canada, USA, UK, and New Zealand, asbestos and lead paint remain hidden dangers that can turn routine projects into… --- ## [Common Challenges Faced During Home Renovation](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/common-challenges-faced-during-home-renovation/37399)
**Author:** [@Bianca](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Bianca)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 11:52am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/common-challenges-faced-during-home-renovation/37399 "2026-07-17T11:52:36Z")
Renovating a home can be one of the most rewarding investments a homeowner makes. It breathes new life into a space, adds value, and makes a house better suited to evolving needs. But anyone who has lived through a re… --- ## [Waste Management and Sustainability](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/waste-management-and-sustainability/37333)
**Author:** [@MichaelRobert](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/MichaelRobert)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 10:53am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/waste-management-and-sustainability/37333 "2026-07-17T10:53:30Z")
Renovations generate large amounts of waste, and managing disposal responsibly is a growing challenge. Across Canada, USA, UK, and New Zealand, homeowners and contractors must balance environmental concerns with practica… --- ## [How to Keep Your Home Safe from Termites and Bedbugs](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-to-keep-your-home-safe-from-termites-and-bedbugs/48055)
**Author:** [@Talent\_lawrence\_Godw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Talent_lawrence_Godw)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 10:51am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-to-keep-your-home-safe-from-termites-and-bedbugs/48055 "2026-07-17T10:51:40Z")
To protect your wood from termites, always keep the wood dry and clean. Termites love damp and weak wood, so fix leaking pipes, leaking roofs, or any place where water touches the wood. If you store firewood or old fu… --- ## [Samm's Corner: Cabinets: where the budget lives](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/samms-corner-cabinets-where-the-budget-lives/48245)
**Author:** [@system](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/samms-corner-cabinets-where-the-budget-lives/48245 "2026-07-15T19:59:20Z")
Hello everyone, I’m Samm Simon, the friendly face of the Toronto renovation community, and I’m excited to be here discussing all things cabinets with you, especially when it comes to kitchen renovations during the summ… --- ## [Are warranties or guarantees provided for materials and labor?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/are-warranties-or-guarantees-provided-for-materials-and-labor/22901)
**Author:** [@Bianca](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Bianca)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 10:50am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/are-warranties-or-guarantees-provided-for-materials-and-labor/22901 "2026-07-10T10:50:09Z")
Are warranties or guarantees provided for materials and labor? --- ## [Emotional Intelligence in Trade Work: Building Client Trust Through Psychology](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/emotional-intelligence-in-trade-work-building-client-trust-through-psychology/22897)
**Author:** [@Joyboy03j](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joyboy03j)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 10:46am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/emotional-intelligence-in-trade-work-building-client-trust-through-psychology/22897 "2026-07-10T10:46:55Z")
Skilled craftsmanship is essential, but technical ability alone doesn’t guarantee client satisfaction. Emotional intelligence (EI) is emerging as a critical tool for tradespeople, shaping how they communicate, manage exp… --- ## [Get in Touch with Quality Renovation](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/get-in-touch-with-quality-renovation/48199)
**Author:** [@AdamFoster](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/AdamFoster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 9:58am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/get-in-touch-with-quality-renovation/48199 "2026-06-19T09:58:55Z")
Quality Renovations is a full‑service remodeling company known for dependable craftsmanship, clear communication, and results that stand the test of time. We specialize in transforming kitchens and bathrooms, updating in… --- ## [Professional Carpentry Services Houston TX | Handy Care Solution ](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/professional-carpentry-services-houston-tx-handy-care-solution/48186)
**Author:** [@handycare](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/handycare)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 5:53pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/professional-carpentry-services-houston-tx-handy-care-solution/48186 "2026-06-16T17:53:41Z")
Handy Care Solution offers expert carpentry services Houston TX, including custom woodwork, cabinet installation, trim work, and wood repairs for homes and businesses. --- ## [Hidden Storage Ideas Are Smarter Than People Realize](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/hidden-storage-ideas-are-smarter-than-people-realize/47440)
**Author:** [@Defizyn](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Defizyn)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 2:54pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/hidden-storage-ideas-are-smarter-than-people-realize/47440 "2026-06-10T14:54:22Z")
Saw a house recently where they turned the empty space under the stairs into storage and honestly it looked way better than just leaving the area unused. Didn’t even make the house feel smaller either. If anything it… --- ## [UK home renovation ](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/uk-home-renovation/48098)
**Author:** [@AFCAndy](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/AFCAndy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/uk-home-renovation/48098 "2026-05-28T18:02:42Z")
You genuinely don’t understand stress until you’ve lived through a home renovation in the UK. Builder told us the kitchen would be done in “about 2 weeks max.” Sounded reasonable at the time. Fast forward nearly 2 month… --- ## [Old British houses ](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/old-british-houses/48097)
**Author:** [@AFCAndy](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/AFCAndy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/old-british-houses/48097 "2026-05-28T18:02:34Z")
Old British houses honestly deserve their own documentary series because every renovation starts with confidence and ends with emotional damage. We bought this place thinking it just needed “a bit of modernising.” Estat… --- ## [Budgeting during renovations](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/budgeting-during-renovations/48096)
**Author:** [@AFCAndy](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/AFCAndy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/budgeting-during-renovations/48096 "2026-05-28T18:02:28Z")
We started this renovation saying we’d be sensible with the budget. Nothing too fancy. Just clean, modern and practical. That lasted about 4 days. Because once you start renovating, your brain completely changes. Sudde… --- ## [Signs Your Roof Needs Repair Before It Becomes Expensive ](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/signs-your-roof-needs-repair-before-it-becomes-expensive/48093)
**Author:** [@AFCAndy](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/AFCAndy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 10:24am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/signs-your-roof-needs-repair-before-it-becomes-expensive/48093 "2026-05-27T10:24:55Z")
Roof problems rarely appear overnight. In most cases, there are early warning signs that homeowners ignore until the damage becomes serious and expensive. Because the roof protects the entire house from weather, even sma… --- ## [Small Kitchen Renovation tips](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/small-kitchen-renovation-tips/48091)
**Author:** [@AFCAndy](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/AFCAndy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 10:53pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/small-kitchen-renovation-tips/48091 "2026-05-25T22:53:38Z")
Small Kitchen Renovation Tips Renovating a small kitchen can make a home feel much bigger and more modern. Simple changes like repainting cabinets, adding brighter lighting, and replacing old handles can improve the spa… --- ## [Countertops (Choosing The One You Love Without Regrets)](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/countertops-choosing-the-one-you-love-without-regrets/48045)
**Author:** [@Treasure](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Treasure)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 7:48am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/countertops-choosing-the-one-you-love-without-regrets/48045 "2026-05-17T07:48:53Z")
Let’s be honest, countertops are the centerpieces of kitchens. I had experience working with nearly all types, so listen up! Granite is natural perfection with flaws. Absolutely stunning and heat resistant, but you need… --- ## [Go Smart—But Keep Your Soul](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/go-smart-but-keep-your-soul/48059)
**Author:** [@Treasure](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Treasure)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 7:35am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/go-smart-but-keep-your-soul/48059 "2026-05-17T07:35:05Z")
Well, looks like it’s time to bring out the big guns, here’s an important lesson, don’t skimp on brains. I learned my lesson the hard way by trying to patch up drywall for the third time just to install one wire for a si… --- ## [Kitchen drama: refacing versus replacing](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/kitchen-drama-refacing-versus-replacing/48050)
**Author:** [@Treasure](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Treasure)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 7:10am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/kitchen-drama-refacing-versus-replacing/48050 "2026-05-17T07:10:26Z")
Refacing is the way to give your cabinets an awesome new face without breaking up with them. You save the frame, add brand new doors. Reinstallation, on the contrary, gives you the power to change your entire kitchen. Y… --- ## [Painting with Confidence](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/painting-with-confidence/48037)
**Author:** [@Treasure](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Treasure)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 6:46am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/painting-with-confidence/48037 "2026-05-17T06:46:21Z")
Painting is one of the most common renovation tricks. In the past, I would be petrified when it comes to deciding on what colors I should use. However, here’s the tip – get yourself some color samples and see how the sha… --- ## [Why I Regret My Industrial Accent Wall](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/why-i-regret-my-industrial-accent-wall/47940)
**Author:** [@Richard](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Richard)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 6:02am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/why-i-regret-my-industrial-accent-wall/47940 "2026-05-17T06:02:56Z")
When I renovated my home office, I wanted that raw, urban loft aesthetic. Instead of dealing with the weight and cost of real masonry, I bought a few boxes of thin brick veneers. The manufacturer’s video made it look lik… --- ## [Me, Myself, or a Pro?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/me-myself-or-a-pro/48027)
**Author:** [@Treasure](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Treasure)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 5:42am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/me-myself-or-a-pro/48027 "2026-05-17T05:42:29Z")
Are you looking at those cracked tiles and thinking to yourself, “This is going to be easy.” I’m right there with you, except now I am three hours into mess. Doing things yourself works great with painting, replacing li… [Previous page](https://home.renovation.reviews/c/general/4.md) [Next page](https://home.renovation.reviews/c/general/4.md?page=2)