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.
Legal Basement Apartments in Toronto: Rules, Permits, and ROI
The rules, permits, and paperwork behind legal basement apartments in Toronto, and the realistic return owners can expect, from monthly rental income to resale value, plus the steps that keep your unit fully legal.
How to Plan a High-End Home Renovation in Toronto: A Step-by-Step Guide
A step-by-step guide to planning out a high-end home renovation in Toronto, from budgeting and design through permits and the full construction.
Luxury Basement Renovation Ideas for Entertaining
Luxury basement ideas built for entertaining: bars, media walls, games areas, and finishes that turn the downstairs into a real destination, plus the layout and lighting choices that make the space feel like an upgrade.
Popular Home Addition Ideas That Increase Property Value
The home addition ideas which add the most property value, from second storeys to rear extensions, plus how to pick the right one for you, and what each type means for your budget.
Top Reasons to Add a Second-Storey Addition
Why a second-storey addition is one of the smartest ways to gain space in the GTA: added value, zoning, costs, and what you can expect, plus how structural work and permits shape your timeline.
Hiring the Right Contractor in Toronto: 10 Questions You Must Ask
Ten smart questions to ask before hiring a renovation contractor in Toronto, plus the red flags that should send you looking somewhere else fast.
Small Space? No Problem: Stylish Bathroom Renovations for Compact Homes
Stylish bathroom renovation ideas for compact Toronto houses, with space-saving layouts, storage tricks, plus the finishes that feel much bigger.
What is the Cost of a Home Addition or Extension in Toronto in 2026?
What a home addition or extension actually costs in Toronto in 2026, with pricing by addition type, cost breakdowns, permits, and full timelines.
Turning Your Basement into a Rental Unit: A Complete Guide
How to turn your basement into a rental unit: the legal requirements, layout planning, costs, and what good tenants actually look for today, plus the practical steps that take you from unfinished space to steady monthly rental income.
High-End Kitchen Renovation Trends in Toronto
The high-end kitchen design trends shaping Toronto renovations, from custom millwork and marble to smart appliances plus statement lighting, and finishes with lasting appeal.
How Smart Home Tech is Shaping Modern Kitchen Design in the GTA
How smart-home technology is changing kitchen design in the GTA, from connected appliances to voice-controlled everything, plus which upgrades earn their place in daily use.
Combining Modern and Vintage Styles in Toronto Kitchens
How Toronto homeowners are expertly combining modern and vintage styles to create kitchens full of character, warmth, and everyday function, plus the materials that tie old and new together.
