Community Digest — Week of April 13-19, 2026

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Week of April 13-19, 2026 — Community Digest

Happy Sunday, everyone. Here is a quick look at what happened in the community this week and what is worth reading before you start your week.

New This Week

Are your spring renovation quotes already out of date?
Tariffs on steel, aluminum, and cabinets are making 2026 quotes more time-sensitive than usual. Suppliers are down to 30-60 day price locks. If you are mid-planning, this is worth a look before you sign anything.

Why April is quietly the best month to book a GTA reno
The gap between spring demand kicking in and contractors filling up is narrow. A solid explainer on why waiting until May or June usually costs you.

Spring 2026 backyard prep in the GTA: why drainage and grading come before the patio
One of the most common (and expensive) mistakes we see every spring. Drainage first, then patio - not the other way around.

Supporting Local Cancer Care - One Run, One Community
Samm Simon is currently running 251 KM to raise money for cancer research - supporting the London Health Sciences Cancer Program, Stratford General ER, and Wellspring Stratford. If you want to follow along or contribute, the GoFundMe is at gofundme.com/f/2mspu-charity-run.

New Members This Week

A warm welcome to everyone who joined recently:

@westvillage - great to have you! Jump into any thread or introduce yourself in Introductions.
@Handyman_Bowling_Gre - welcome aboard!
@Alan_Parker - glad you found us!

If you are brand new here, the best place to start is our Most Commonly Asked Questions thread.

Good Threads to Revisit

Why Contractors Are Quoting Higher but Committing Less - still relevant with the current materials volatility

How Homeowners Are Avoiding Renovation Budget Shocks - practical budgeting strategies worth bookmarking

Quick Reminder

This forum covers all of Canada, the US, and beyond - whether you are in the GTA, out west, or across the border, your questions and experiences are welcome here. The more people share what they are seeing in their local market, the more useful this place gets for everyone.

See you in the threads.

- buildersltd, admin

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