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.
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.
Whole-Home Renovation in the GTA: 2026 Costs, Phasing & Move-Out Guide
What a whole-home renovation costs in the GTA in 2026, how to phase the work smartly, plus how to decide when you should move out during construction.
Engineered Hardwood vs Vinyl Plank Flooring: 2026 GTA Costs by Room
Engineered hardwood and vinyl plank compared for GTA homes: 2026 costs by room, durability, water resistance, and where each one truly fits best.
Removing a Load-Bearing Wall in the GTA: 2026 Costs & Permit Rules
What removing a load-bearing wall costs in the GTA in 2026, how to confirm a wall is structural, plus the full permit and engineering rules, beam options, and a realistic week-by-week timeline.
Ensuite Bathroom Renovation in the GTA: 2026 Costs, Layouts & Timeline
What an ensuite bathroom renovation costs in the GTA in 2026, the layouts that work best for primary suites, and a realistic week-by-week timeline.
Pool Deck & Coping Refresh Before Summer: A Pre-Season GTA Renovation Guide (2026)
How to refresh your pool deck and coping before swim season: 2026 costs, material options, permit triggers, and a smart pre-summer work schedule.
Garage Conversion to Living Space in the GTA: 2026 Permits, Costs, and Summer-Build Timeline
What it takes to convert a garage into living space in the GTA: 2026 permits, the realistic costs, plus a timeline that fits a summer build window.
