# \#renovation-planning

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## [What to actually ask a GTA contractor before signing — the 7 questions that saved me from a bad kitchen reno](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/what-to-actually-ask-a-gta-contractor-before-signing-the-7-questions-that-saved-me-from-a-bad-kitchen-reno/48122)

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**Author:** [@Blue](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Blue)\
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**Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 8:21pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/what-to-actually-ask-a-gta-contractor-before-signing-the-7-questions-that-saved-me-from-a-bad-kitchen-reno/48122 "2026-06-03T20:21:08Z")

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We had a near miss on a kitchen renovation last fall that taught me a lot about what to verify before signing a contract. Figured I would share the specific questions since I could not find this spelled out anywhere when…

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## [Ontario renovation grants and rebates in 2026: what's still available](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/ontario-renovation-grants-and-rebates-in-2026-whats-still-available/47206)

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**Author:** [@BuildersLTD](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/BuildersLTD)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 9:11pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/ontario-renovation-grants-and-rebates-in-2026-whats-still-available/47206 "2026-05-15T21:11:09Z")

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The rebate landscape in Ontario shifted significantly over the last two years. Several programs homeowners were counting on have closed, and the replacements don’t always cover the same ground. What closed The Canada Gr…

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## [Legal basement suite in the GTA: what it actually costs and what inspectors check (2026)](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/legal-basement-suite-in-the-gta-what-it-actually-costs-and-what-inspectors-check-2026/47348)

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**Author:** [@BuildersLTD](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/BuildersLTD)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 1:28am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/legal-basement-suite-in-the-gta-what-it-actually-costs-and-what-inspectors-check-2026/47348 "2026-05-11T01:28:45Z")

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Most GTA homeowners converting their basement to a rental unit underestimate the project by a wide margin. The quotes they get online say $50,000–$80,000. What they find out mid-project is that those numbers assume an al…