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Samm Simon: 251 KM Later — A Message From the Renovation Community Ontario The home renovation community at home.renovation.reviews wants to recognize what Samm Simon is doing. 251 kilometres. For cancer research. For the families that have been touched by this disease — which is almost everyo…	3	11	April 26, 2026
Toronto Basement Flood Subsidy Jumps to $6,650 on May 1 Ontario waterproofing , homeowners , drainage , spring-2026 , foundations , toronto	6	15	April 30, 2026
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The 12-inch rule: why most Toronto interlock patios fail by spring Ontario renovation , interlock , patio , homeowners , drainage , spring-2026 Toronto interlock patios heave every spring because of what’s under them, not the pavers. Here’s the 12-inch base rule and how to vet contractors.	5	14	April 27, 2026
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GTA Exterior Door Replacement Spring 2026: Steel vs Fibreglass, ENERGY STAR Math, and Real Toronto Costs Ontario exterior-renovation , doors , toronto , homeowners , ontario , spring-2026	0	0	April 30, 2026
GTA Tub-to-Shower Conversion Spring 2026: When It Pays Off, Real Costs, and What to Get in Writing Ontario bathroom-renovation , aging-in-place , toronto , homeowners , ontario , spring-2026	0	0	April 30, 2026
GTA Interlock Driveway Repair Spring 2026: Frost Heave, Settling, and Lift-and-Relay — How to Fix and What It Really Costs Ontario interlock , exterior-renovation , toronto , homeowners , ontario , spring-2026	0	0	April 30, 2026
GTA Range Hood Venting Spring 2026: CFM Sizing, Makeup Air Code, Ducted vs Recirculating, and Real Costs Ontario hvac , kitchen-renovation , toronto , homeowners , ontario , spring-2026	0	0	April 30, 2026
Toronto Downspout Disconnection 2026: Bylaw Rules, How to Do It Yourself, Real Contractor Costs, and the May 1 Subsidy Connection Ontario toronto , homeowners , ontario , spring-2026 , waterproofing , basement-flooding	0	0	April 30, 2026
GTA Garage Door Spring 2026: Why So Many Toronto Springs Break After Winter, Real Pair-Replacement Costs, and Why It's Not a DIY Fix Ontario home-maintenance , garage , toronto , homeowners , ontario , spring-2026	0	1	April 30, 2026
GTA Foundation Parging Spring 2026: When It's Repair, When It's a Symptom, and Real Costs Ontario foundations , toronto , homeowners , ontario , spring-2026 , waterproofing	0	0	April 30, 2026
GTA Backwater Valve Installation 2026: Real Costs, Permit, Sizing, and What the May 1 Subsidy Actually Pays For Ontario foundations , toronto , homeowners , ontario , spring-2026 , waterproofing	0	0	April 30, 2026
GTA Polymeric Sand Refresh Spring 2026: When Interlock Joints Need Topping Up, How It's Done Right, and Real Costs Ontario exterior-renovation , toronto , homeowners , ontario , spring-2026	0	0	April 30, 2026
GTA Attic Ventilation Spring 2026: Soffit, Ridge, Gable, and Powered Fan — How to Tell What Your Toronto Attic Actually Needs Ontario exterior-renovation , aluminum , toronto , homeowners , ontario , spring-2026	0	0	April 30, 2026
GTA Lawn Sprinkler Spring 2026 Start-Up: Activation, Toronto Backflow Test, and First-Run Tune-Up Ontario exterior-renovation , maintenance , toronto , homeowners , ontario , spring-2026	0	0	April 30, 2026
GTA Retractable Awnings and Outdoor Shade Spring 2026: Manual vs Motorized vs Fixed Aluminum, Real Costs and What Survives Toronto Wind Ontario exterior-renovation , aluminum , toronto , homeowners , ontario , spring-2026	0	0	April 30, 2026
GTA Spring 2026 Garage Floor Coatings: Epoxy vs Polyaspartic vs Polyurea, Real Costs and What Survives Toronto Winters Ontario concrete , maintenance , toronto , homeowners , ontario , spring-2026	0	0	April 30, 2026
GTA Siding Replacement Spring 2026: Vinyl, Aluminum, Hardie, and Engineered Wood — Real Costs and What Survives Toronto Winters Ontario exterior-renovation , aluminum , toronto , homeowners , ontario , spring-2026	0	0	April 30, 2026
Toronto Basement Flood Subsidy May 1 2026: Step-by-Step Filing Guide and Common Rejection Reasons Ontario waterproofing , foundations , toronto , homeowners , ontario , spring-2026	0	0	April 29, 2026
$RENO 101 for New Forum Members: Quest Categories, Tier Ladder, and How to Reach Bronze in Your First Week Ontario homeowners , ontario , spring-2026	0	1	April 29, 2026
GTA Basement Bathroom Rough-In 2026: Slab-Cut vs Upflush vs Sewage Ejector, Real Costs, OBC Rules, and What Survives 10 Years Ontario toronto , homeowners , ontario , spring-2026 , basements , bathrooms	0	0	April 29, 2026
Toronto Exterior House Painting Spring 2026: Real Costs by Surface, the Prep That Decides Lifespan, and When to Lock Your Booking Window Ontario painting , exterior-painting , toronto , homeowners , ontario , spring-2026	0	0	April 29, 2026
GTA Spring 2026 Deck Staining and Refinishing: When to Strip, When to Just Coat, Stain Choice by Wood, and Real Costs Ontario maintenance , decks , toronto , homeowners , ontario , spring-2026	0	0	April 29, 2026
GTA Deck Replacement Spring 2026: Costs by Material, OBC Permit Rules, and Best Booking Window Ontario exterior-renovation , decks , toronto , homeowners , ontario , spring-2026	0	0	April 29, 2026
GTA Spring 2026 Fence Replacement: Costs, Materials, Property Line Rules, and What Survives Toronto Winters Ontario exterior-renovation , fencing , toronto , homeowners , ontario , spring-2026	0	0	April 29, 2026
GTA Driveway Sealing Spring 2026: When to Seal, When to Skip, and Real Costs Ontario maintenance , asphalt , toronto , homeowners , ontario , spring-2026	0	0	April 29, 2026
April 2026 GTA Flooding: 4 Home Checks to Run Before the May 1 Subsidy Deadline Ontario waterproofing , homeowners , foundations , ontario , spring-2026 , toronto	0	1	April 29, 2026
GTA basement heated floors 2026: real costs + retrofit traps Ontario homeowners , spring-2026 , cost , ontario , toronto , basement	0	0	April 28, 2026

$RENO Payment Ledger

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April 28, 2026

Samm Simon: 251 KM Later — A Message From the Renovation Community

The home renovation community at home.renovation.reviews wants to recognize what Samm Simon is doing. 251 kilometres. For cancer research. For the families that have been touched by this disease — which is almost everyo…

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April 26, 2026

Toronto Basement Flood Subsidy Jumps to $6,650 on May 1

Ontario

waterproofing , homeowners , drainage , spring-2026 , foundations , toronto

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April 30, 2026

Supporting Local Cancer Care - One Run, One Community

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sammsimon1968 , ontario , run , cancer , charity , stratford

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April 26, 2026

The 12-inch rule: why most Toronto interlock patios fail by spring

Ontario

renovation , interlock , patio , homeowners , drainage , spring-2026

Toronto interlock patios heave every spring because of what’s under them, not the pavers. Here’s the 12-inch base rule and how to vet contractors.

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April 27, 2026

Most commonly asked Questions

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questions , sign-up , get-started , faq , onboarding , new-members

Home.Renovation.Reviews is a free forum for Toronto and GTA homeowners, DIYers, and trades. Verified contractor reviews and real renovation advice. Spring 2026 - Quick Notes for GTA Homeowners Material costs are climb…