Renovating a Heritage Home in Ontario: What You Should Know
Renovating a heritage home in Ontario comes with unique challenges and opportunities. While these properties offer a charm that modern homes can’t match, they are often subject to stringent regulations to preserve their histori…
Quick Guide to Plumbing Changes with Condo Renovations
Renovating a condo comes with its own set of unique challenges, especially when it involves plumbing. You might be wondering if you’re even allowed to make such changes. This guide provides essential information on plumbing and co…
Transform Your Condo by Replacing the Flooring: Expert Renovation Guide
Think you’re stuck with the same finishes you bought your condo with? Replacing the flooring in your condo is easier than you think. Whether you’re transitioning from carpet to hardwood or updating to luxury marble, followi…
Expert Tips on How to Successfully Renovate Kitchens and Bathrooms in Condos
Renovating kitchens and bathrooms in condos can seem like a no-go due to space constraints and building regulations. However, with the right approach and expert advice, it is possible. In this blog post, we explore how to successfully ren…
How to Start Planning a Condo Renovation: FAQs, Tips & More
Planning a condo renovation can be an exciting project that transforms your space into a more comfortable and personalized home. However, unlike standalone homes, condo renovations come with unique considerations due to shared living…
The Future of Home Styles: Modern Trends That May Soon Look Dated
When it comes to modern home designs, certain trends capture our hearts momentarily, only to seem out-of-date a few years later. While predicting which current design choices will fall out of favour is not an exact science, examining the p…
Do You Want a Modern Home or a Contemporary Home? Understanding Today’s Design Trends
When you’re deciding on the style of your next home renovation or new build, understanding the differences between modern and contemporary design is crucial. Both have distinct characteristics that cater to different tastes and…
8 Home Upgrades That Look Modern & Make Life Easier for The Whole Family
Modernizing your home might make it look amazing, but the real value comes in when your upgrades add convenience. Updating your home shouldn’t just be about aesthetics; it’s the perfect opportunity to make your day-to-day l…
Exploring the Top Modern Home Styles: A Guide for Homeowners
Looking to update your home with the latest styles? It’s not just about what looks good but also what’s easy to live with. In this blog, we highlight top trends that are not only turning heads but are also incredibly practical. N…
Why Having a Legal Basement Suite in Ontario Pays Off, Even Without Renting It Out
There’s more to finishing your basement than just making it look good. This upgrade can significantly improve your home’s value and offer practical advantages, even if you aren’t looking to rent it out. Here’s…
Top Renovation Ideas for a Legal Basement Suite in Ontario
Renovating your basement suite can serve as a fantastic method for creating additional living space or generating a secondary income. However, when planning your project in Ontario, it’s crucial to consider both local legal requ…
3 Benefits of Replacing Your Front Door
The front door is commonly overlooked during many renovations, and yours could be damaged, outdated or drafty. Installing a new front door can increase your home’s efficiency, resale value and curb appeal. Read more about the reas…
The Benefits of Renovating: 4 Reasons to Start
There’s more to remodelling than just refreshing your space. Here are 4 unexpected benefits of renovating your home! 1. Renovating Can Benefit You Psychologically Actively taking the initiative on a task or project can boost your…
4 Top Tips for Hiring Movers
Moving is a stressful time and the right movers can take a lot of that weight off your shoulders. You’ll be trusting movers with your most valued possessions, and to not damage your new property. There are many things to know about hiring move…
5 Master Bedroom Renovation Tips & Ideas
Whether you’re trying to make a new space your own, or you’re tired of staring at the same boring walls, day after day, a master bedroom refresh can make all the difference. Fresh paint, new floors, and modern furniture can elevate your sleep…
How to Tackle a Full Home Renovation
Before you decide to undertake a full home renovation, you need to know what the end goal is for your home. Are you renovating to raise the value of your home, or do you want to renovate your space so it becomes a ‘forever home’ wher…
How Spray Foam Insulation Reduces Collective Carbon Footprint
There is no doubt that the world’s climate is changing. We see it in the increased temperatures across the globe as well as the growing number of severe weather events such as tornados, cyclones, hurricanes, and more. Fortunately, w…
How to Find a Reputable Home Renovation Contractor in Toronto
A home renovation project can change the outlook of your home and make it more appealing. Yet, finding a home renovation contractor for the remodelling job can be quite challenging. And if you don’t get the right contractor, your home remod…
4 Top Bathroom Remodel Mistakes to Avoid
Remodelling your bathroom should be a pleasure, improving both the appearance and function of the space. However, bathroom remodel mistakes are often the result of focusing too much on trends and not enough on the function of your space. H…
Increase the Value of Your Home
As corny as it sounds, New Year’s offers us all a chance to start fresh. New Year’s resolutions can range from getting in shape to reading more, but what about making a clutter-free home your resolution for the New Year? A de-cluttered…
4 Different Types of Home Insulation
Home insulation is one of those critical investments that you want to make carefully. High-quality insulation will help keep your home secure from the weather outside, helping to reduce your heating and cooling costs. On the other hand, i…
What Do I Do with Water and Mould in My Home? Q&A With Bryan Baeumler
With summer upon us, rain for many across the country, and cottage season in full-swing, Bryan addresses a few questions relating to mould issues in a cottage and leaky chimney flashing. Question 1 Hi, Bryan. My cottage has a mould problem.…
How to Plan a Renovation While You Work from Home
Planning an office renovation, or the renovation of any part of your home when you work from home can be challenging. No one wants to live, or work, in a construction zone. But making time for a renovation can dramatically improve your produc…
Renovation Q&A With Bryan Baeumler: Odours, Flooring & More
He who rejects change is the architect of decay. A decaying house that is. In this article, we dive into common renovation questions—or at least things that may prompt a renovation. Question 1 Hi Bryan. We have an odour coming from our cold-…
Styles of Windows: Which Design is Right for Your Needs?
At Brock Doors and Windows, we offer a wide variety of windows to meet your needs. Here are some common varieties and what their names mean: Single Hung: The top sash of the window stays in place. There is no movement in this section of th…
