Home Renovation Blog
905 Reno is a construction and renovation company that focuses on making your property look more appealing and luxurious with amazing renovations. As a fully insured company, with qualified and experienced renovators, we provide our clients with a variety of interior and exterior remodeling services, right from the bathroom to kitchen and home addition.
Winter Renovations in the GTA: What to Build Nov–Mar (2026–27)
Winter renovation guide for the GTA: what to build Nov-Mar (basements, kitchens, bathrooms, second units), what to wait on, off-season savings and timeline.
Ontario Building Code Changes for 2026: What GTA Renovators Must Know
Ontario Building Code changes in force for 2026 renovations: secondary-suite smoke-tight barriers, alarm rules, stairs, radon and what GTA permit reviewers check.
Bump-Out Additions in the GTA: 2026 Costs, Permits & ROI
Bump-out addition cost in the GTA for 2026: $25K-$75K ranges, cantilever vs foundation, permits and zoning setbacks in Toronto and the 905, and the ROI.
Basement Bathroom Addition in the GTA: 2026 Costs & Permits
Basement bathroom addition in the GTA: 2026 costs ($12K-$45K), ejector pump vs cutting the slab, Ontario Building Code rules, permits in Toronto and the 905.
Converting a House Into a Fourplex in Toronto (2026 Guide)
How to convert a house into a legal fourplex in Toronto: which homes qualify, the step-by-step process, 2026 costs, and the code rules that make or break it.
Rental Suite Conversions in the GTA: Basement, Garage & Garden (2026)
Convert a basement, garage, or backyard into a legal rental suite in the GTA. Compare the four suite types, 2026 costs and rents, and what makes a suite legal.
What a Toronto 4+1 Costs to Build (2026 Numbers)
What does a Toronto 4+1 cost to build in 2026? Full budgets for new builds vs conversions, the near-zero development charges, GST refund, and MLI Select financing.
The Toronto 4+1: Fourplex + Garden Suite, Explained
Toronto now lets one house lot hold a fourplex plus a backyard garden suite — five legal rentals. Here’s how the 4+1 works and how to tell if your lot qualifies.
Do You Need a Permit to Build a Deck in Ontario? 2026 Rules
When a deck needs a building permit in Ontario, the 2026 size and height rules, and how to plan out a backyard build that passes inspection, plus the setback and railing rules homeowners miss most.
Interior House Painting Cost in the GTA (2026): Per Room & Whole Home
What interior painting costs across the GTA in 2026, broken down per room and for whole homes, plus the factors that move quotes up or down, and where paint quality pays off.
Heated Bathroom Floors in the GTA: 2026 Costs & Are They Worth It?
What heated bathroom floors cost to install and run in the GTA in 2026, when that all-season comfort justifies the investment, plus the floors that work best over radiant heat.
Home EV Charger Installation in the GTA: 2026 Costs & Permits
What a Level 2 home EV charger costs to install in the GTA in 2026, including panel upgrades, ESA requirements, and the permit process, plus how long installation takes and the mistakes that slow homeowners down.
