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.
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.
Window Replacement Before the Summer Heat: 2026 Bills, Comfort, and GTA Rebates
Why summer is the smartest time to replace windows in the GTA: 2026 pricing, energy savings, comfort gains, plus all the rebates worth checking.
Patio Door & Sliding Door Upgrades for GTA Summer Ventilation (2026 Costs, Permits, Timeline)
Patio and sliding door upgrades that improve summer ventilation in GTA houses, with 2026 costs, permit pointers, and installation timelines included.
Why Basement Waterproofing Should Come Before Any Renovation — A Toronto Homeowner’s Guide
Why waterproofing should come before any basement renovation in Toronto, warning signs to check, and what skipping it truly ends up costing you.
How GTA Families Are Renovating One Home to Fit Three Generations — Without Moving
How GTA families are renovating one house to comfortably fit three generations, from in-law suites to smart, shared layouts, all without moving away.
Accessible Home Renovations in the GTA: Walk-In Showers, Grab Bars, and the Ontario Grants That Help Pay for Them
Accessible renovation options for GTA homes, plus the Ontario grants and credits that help cover the costs.
Before You Renovate: The Most Expensive Mistakes Toronto Homeowners Make (and What to Do Instead)
The most expensive renovation mistakes Toronto homeowners keep making, and what to do instead to stay on budget.
