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Yanic Simard’s 10 TIPSfor the perfect bath

BATHROOM RENOS FOREVERY BUDGET

GovernmentREBATES& THE FUTUREOF GREEN

www.homedecorandrenovations.com

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10 tips to a successful bathroom

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In every issue

8 Editor’s Notebook 10 Contributors 12 Mailbag

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HD&R features

14 Smart shopperDeep discounts and deals exclusively for our readers

17 What’s newThis month’s product picks and where you can fi nd them

23 FinishingTouchesDressing up your bathroom

24 StyleFindsKick off your spring with the season’s coveted colour

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HD&R inspiration

28 Cover featureYanic Simard’s top 10 tips for your next bathroom renovation

32 Designer adviceGlen Peloso’s best bathroom updates and timeless trends

HD&R renovation

36 Reno readySurviving the bathroom reno

38 RenoMarkThe future of Green

44 Renovator black bookYour handy guide to fi nding a RenoMark-certifi ed contractor in the GTA

50 Trendspotting More than wall decor

On the cover

THE BATHROOM ISSUE!

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Yanic Simard’s 10 TIPSfor the perfect bath

BATHROOM RENOS FOREVERY BUDGET

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Warm towels and toasty toes require well-skilled trades and foresight

Most people will say it’s the details that make a room pop.But when it comes time to renovate a bathroom, the details come

later – much later. The tradespeople need to do their thing well before the designer’s final finishes can even be considered.

For example, warm toes in the bathroom happen only when an in-floor heating system is installed before any construction or tiling begins; while multiple shower sprays and wall-mounted faucets need a proper plumbing strategy in order to function and flow properly.

Another skilled tradesperson you’ll want to have on standby is an electrician. Wall sconces and task lighting need expert installation so they’re properly aligned in relation to where mirrors and vanities are located, and they’ll likely be the person who installs that towel warmer too.

Having the foresight in the form of a design plan makes the details come together, so make a designer and skilled tradespeople part of your reno plan.

Since a good bathroom renovation represents one of the home’s best resale investments, we’ve gone all out to generate ideas for your next home upgrade in this issue. Thanks to the many design and reno experts who have generously contributed their experience and know-how, you’ll be well prepared for the challenge.

We always look forward to your feedback, so please write to us!

SUSAN LEGGE

EDITOR’SNOTEBOOK

INSIDE THIS ISSUE…

MY FAVOURITE FIND OF THE MONTHA proper bathroom reno wouldn’t be complete without upgrading your faucet. Why not keep up with the latest technology by including one of Delta’s new touch-free faucets? Check out page 12 for details on this month’s give-away!

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Yanic is the principal designer of the Toronto Interior Design Group. Specializing in residential and commercial projects, Simard often applies his signature high/low and old/new combination design techniques in developing unique designs. Simard has created designs for clients in Toronto, Montreal and Miami, and appears as a regular guest expert on Citytv’s CityLine. For more information, visit tidg.ca

Glen Peloso, design editor at Home Décor and Renovations and principal designer of Glen Peloso Interiors, has been designing spaces for commercial, corporate and residential clients for more than 15 years. You’ll recognize Glen as the host of such television design shows as Restaurant Makeover, Take This House & Sell It and Renovate My Wardrobe, to name a few, as well as from speaking engagements at home shows across Canada. glenpelosointeriors.com

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Great advice from guru of good design! Glen Peloso is so right on about red. I bought a red sofa many years ago that I adore, and to this day it gets all the attention and the compliments from those who visit. Something about its warm colour and texture just makes it a standout piece that pulls the room together in perfectly. J’adore!

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This gorgeous cocktails console from Gautier is the ideal piece for entertaining guests in a small space. Besides adding high style to your home, thanks to the console’s two extensions, it magically converts into a dining table that seats up to 8 people. We like!!! And so does designer Yanic Simard as the Cocktails Console is his favourite pick this month. Available in three fi nishes: American walnut, wenge and white lacquer. $2,146. 230 ADELAIDE ST. E., TORONTO, ON, 416.777.9494. VISIT GAUTIER-SHOPS.COM

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FINISHINGTOUCHES

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if you have a pink tub and gold antique faucets, it just might be time to renovate and invest in something you’ll actually enjoy using and

admire. Using the “it’s vintage” excuse is getting old, and I can almost guarantee that once the renovation is complete, you’ll ask yourself, “Why didn’t I do that 10 years ago?”

01 importanCe of layout

When homeowners finally decide to renovate their bathroom, I often find that people like to jump the gun and head shopping before coming up with a functional floor plan. The significance of creating a layout that works is paramount – take the time to measure and draw out the space (to scale!) and create a design

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are you in love with your home but have a hate-on for the kitchen? You’re probably thinking of renovating sometime down the

line, but the thought of it may overwhelm you to the point of wanting to put up the “For Sale” sign, pack your things and move into a home with a brand new kitchen. But before you do that, take a minute to stop and think about it. If you re-design the space yourself it will be your own, created the way you want it. Just about everything is customizable and nothing’s worse then moving into a home where the layout or function of this main room just doesn’t work for you and your

that works; keeping in mind the flow of traffic, having enough space to move around comfortably, the right amount of clearance to open doors and drawers, and the end result in the way everything looks in relation to each other. Manipulating the layout can increase your floor space, but you might also be able to move walls to give yourself even more room. If you have a linen closet next to the bathroom or closet from another room that is on the other side of the wall, you might be able to shorten the closet depth to give you a couple extra square feet for your bathroom. Explore all of your options before beginning work.$$ Saving tip Don’t change the location of the tub and toilet, and you’ll save a bundle of money!

02 rely on the ClassiCs

You can never go wrong if you choose white and chrome finishes and fixtures. TOTO has some beautiful options, and I really like their Aquia and Upton Lines. They make choosing the components for your bathroom easy and stress-free with their coordinating collections. You’ll never have to worry about making sure pieces match or look good together again!

03 the shower & tub

Having both a shower and a tub in your main bathroom is definitely something that you want to think about if you’re planning on selling your home in the future. It’s something that young homeowners with children in mind for their future want. If your bathroom is on the smaller side, combine the shower and tub. Mirolin has the perfect tub for small spaces – it’s 60 inches, smaller than the standard size – called the Azurra Adora. Pair it with the popular rainfall showerhead and a beautiful bathtub waste & overflow drain (OS&B offers drains in many styles and finishes—available through plumbing boutiques and retailers such as The Home Depot) and your house is practically sold!

04 Vanity

Finding a nice vanity with ample storage space can be a tough task. If you’re looking for something that’s good quality at an affordable price, I suggest taking a look at the options from RONBOW. They have several different size options, meaning they will work well whether your space is small or large.

05 sink spaCe

There are so many different shapes and sizes when it comes to sinks – it’s really about finding what is most suitable for you. Make a list of what you’re looking for and take it with you shopping – you might want something deep, round and polished – or shallow, rectangular and matte. Choose your vanity first and bring the measurements with you before going out and making the purchase.

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yanic simard yanic is the principal designer of the toronto interior design Group. specializing in residential and commercial projects, simard often applies his signature high/low and old/new combination design techniques in developing unique designs. simard has created designs for clients in toronto, montreal and miami, and appears as a regular guest expert on Citytv’s Cityline. tidg.ca • facebook.com/yanic.simard • twitter.com/yanicsimard

06 durable floorinG

There’s no doubt that the bathroom floor gets a lot, if not the most abuse out of any room in the house. Make sure you choose something that can handle a lot of wear and tear. I like choosing a tile or stone that has the coloration running all throughout it, not just one that has a layer of colour on top. That way it will always look the same even as the surface begins to wear down.

07 mirror art

Choosing a mirror is like choosing the artwork for a room. It’s the finishing touch for the space. The mirror adds the sparkle and reflects the light – the larger the mirror, the larger the impact. Want a designer look? Tile the walls of your bathroom and insert a large-sized mirror to be flush with the tile work. The end result always looks incredible!

08 liGhtinG The light fixture you choose will determine the mood you’re trying to create. Choose a fixture that will emit a lot of bright white light. A bathroom is not an area that needs to be ambient – you’ll want good light for getting ready so keep this in mind when choosing your selection.

09 heated floors

If you’re doing a full bathroom reno and ripping up the floor, why not consider treating yourself by installing a heated floor system? In Canada we have climates that would make a penguin cry so having this feature in the winter is particularly enjoyable! NuHeat is my go-to company for heated floors. With them you can customize the mat to fit the exact measurements of the space so every inch of the floor will give off warmth.

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THE BATHROOM HAS HAD A LONG HISTORY AND

when you’re at a cottage with no indoor plumbing, you develop a whole new appreciation for that room. Essentially, the elements haven’t changed much over the years – a toilet, a sink, a tub and or shower, some storage. There is no doubt, however, that the way we organize those elements and what’s new in the world of bathrooms evolves year after year.

The basic rules of form following function never change, and it is always important that you create a great plan, for fashion and function purposes. Before you get excited about all the new features that can be incorporated into the bathroom, determine what is most important to you and your family. You may find, for example, that members of your household prefer to shower as opposed to bathe, and as a result, you want to spend the majority of your “trend/ splurge” dollars on the shower.

As a general trend, we are seeing the bathroom being tiled from floor to ceiling, all around the room or

at the very least, a tiled feature wall. In the past, people might have tiled only the walls in the shower and left the rest of the walls painted. But with the increased popularity of fully glassed-in shower stalls in order to keep the room looking as large as possible, it is now much more common to tile the shower stall and then continue that finish straight across the room onto the next wall. This is the less-expensive version of tiling the entire room from top to bottom. There are certainly many interesting damask patterns in tiles that look not unlike wallpapers, but offer more durability.

As many past trends in home design are experiencing a revival, we are again seeing lots of white and grey marble in the bathroom, both in countertops and tiles. Tiles like Carrara marble have made resurgences although this particular material has been around since the construction of St. Marco’s Cathedral in Venice. In the tile department, the sizes of marble tiles have increased dramatically since the last time they were popular. In the past, a six-by-six-inch tile may

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GLEN PELOSOGlen Peloso, design editor at Home Décor and Renovations and principal designer of Glen Peloso Interiors, has been designing spaces for commercial, corporate and residential clients for more than 15 years. You’ll recognize Glen as the host of such television design shows as Restaurant Makeover, Take This House & Sell It and Renovate My Wardrobe, to name a few, as well as from speaking engagements at home shows across Canada. glenpelosointeriors.com

have been all the rage, however we now are seeing tile sizes like 12 by 24, 24 by 24 and as large as 36 by 36. The advantage of the larger format is that it allows for a smaller grout line and more tile surface. As I like to say, it used to be “a story about grout” and now the tiles take centre stage.

Underfoot, the shock of bare feet on cold tiles has gone the way of the once-a-week bath – in other words, it’s rare. With companies like NuHeat creating both off-the-shelf products and custom-made heating mats, today’s bathroom floors pamper your feet. The wall-mounted controls allow you to schedule when you want the floor heater to turn on, much like a furnace. You can even heat the stone seating in the shower – now, that’s a hot seat! Combine the heated floor with heated towel warmers, and you may never leave the bathroom.

If it has been some time since you looked at plumbing fixtures, you will be amazed at the structural shapes of tubs, with high backs and lower front edges or a double back with central drain, Japanese-styled soaker tubs, and tubs shaped like a large bowl. When it comes to the toilet, there is everything from basic to

“complete service” with automated lids, heated seats, and a built-in bidet with air-drying and self-flushing function. The only thing it doesn’t do, is get you the paper! Faucets are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and finishes to suit any taste. They are also available in touch-free models for residential applications. Electronics have also made their way into the room, with televisions set behind mirrors and surround sound installed in the ceiling scape.

Try not to be overwhelmed with the vast selection, and when you’re ready to shop, head out with a plan and a budget in mind. Finally, the room is there to house a toilet and to allow you to get ready in the morning. Beyond that, it’s all the luxury you want. The trends in these kinds of rooms tend to last for many years before they change, so feel free to treat yourself to a few fun things but never lose sight of what your budget is.

Happy showers!

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Q What do I need to do to prepare for my bathroom renovation?A Every successful project begins with a plan. Begin by designing the concept and consider how the design will interact with the location of plumbing, HVAC and structural elements in the room. If you need to move the location of mechanical and structural elements in order to accommodate the new design, you will require a building permit from the city.

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of Canada announced that it will prematurely end the ecoENERGY Retrofit program – a $400-million initiative offering homeowners up to $5,000 to undergo a green renovation.

At first, I felt upset as I thought of all the renovators who depended on this program to help sell the idea of a green renovation – a challenging task, even when dealing with environmentally conscious clients. But later, I managed to look at the situation from a more positive side.

Since the program’s inception in 2007, about 250,000 homeowners have taken advantage of the rebate and improved the energy efficiency of their homes, according to Natural Resources Minister, Joe Oliver. That’s quite the accomplishment, especially considering the tough economic times we experienced in the 2008–2009 stretch, particularly in the building and renovating industries.

To me, this speaks volumes about the way homeowners in this country view energy efficiency.

“We used it on the lion share of the projects that we do,” said Brendan Charters of Eurodale Developments, a RenoMark™ renovator and BILD’s 2011 Renovator of the Year. “Most of our larger renovations involve eco-energy type upgrades. It’s not just finishes and the sexy stuff you see on the outside. It really becomes something that’s paramount in the larger renovation discussion and it’s because of the success of programs like this. It’s part of every discussion we have with every homeowner.”

I’ve written before that one of the biggest challenges communicated to me by our members is selling green features over pretty upgrades. Charters explained that this program made that process a lot easier as homeowners were excited to be rewarded for thinking green.

“When they see that they get some money back, homeowners spent more time and energy and focus on all their options versus spending money to get that countertop,” he said.

Would it still have the same effect if the program didn’t have an expiry date?

I like to think that people enjoy taking advantage of limited-time offers. There is a sense of accomplishment when you beat the deadline and get a great deal. Perhaps this was the push that incited a quarter-million people to retrofit their homes over the last five years. According to the program’s website, the average federal grant has been about $1,400 per dwelling.

Homeowners currently registered can receive post-retrofit evaluations and apply for grants until June 30, 2012. Just be sure to have your retrofit completed by March 31.

Here at BILD, we are strong supporters of Green building and are always looking for ways to educate our members and the consumers about the benefits of energy efficiency in the home. Our Association is currently involved with several green initiatives, including LEEP-TAP, microFIT, a Green Leadership Committee and an annual Green Builder of the Year award in both lowrise and highrise categories.

“Every day we pull up to the pump and complain about the price of gas, but you’re spending a lot more heating your home,” Charters said, adding that while there’s not much you can do to improve energy consumption in your vehicle, there are a number of options available for homeowners.

I trust that our government partners have another great idea lined up to help home builders and homebuyers make the GTA a greener place to live, work and play.

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paul golInI Jr. Paul Golini Jr. is chair of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) and can be found online on Twitter (twitter.com/bildgta), Facebook (facebook.com/bildgta), Youtube (youtube.com/bildgta) and BILD’s official blog (bildblogs.ca).

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RENOMARK RENOVATOR CONTRACTORSA. Brown Construction abrownconstruction.ca (416) 766-9892 - Toronto

A. Lifetime Contractor Ltd. lifetimecontractor.com (416) 483-2151 - Toronto

A. Mazzucco Construction amazzucco.on.ca (416) 207-0388 - Toronto

AB Renovations Unlimited abreno.com (416) 809-5025 - Richmond Hill

Abbotsford Group Inc. Custom Builders abbotsfordgroup.com (416) 249-3939 - Weston

Affordable Woodworking affordablewoodworking.com (416) 831-6741- Toronto

AJD Construction Group Inc. ajdconstructiongroup.com (905) 898-3130 - Sharon

Alan Heron Homes Limited alanheronhomes.ca (416) 642-7651 - Toronto

All Angles Renovations Ltd. allanglesrenovations.ca (416) 261-9732 - Scarborough

Allyn Construction Ltd. allynconstruction.com (416) 347-7548 - Milton

Alphyn Construction Inc. alphynconstruction.com (416) 737-8607 - Toronto

Amazon Home Improvements amazonhomeimprovements.ca (905) 763-9000 - Vaughan

Ambia Windows and Doors Inc. ambiawindowsdoors.com (416) 831-3719 - Woodbridge

Andes Construction andesconstruction.com (416) 531-9727 - Toronto

Archer Construction Group Ltd. archer.ca (416) 427-2437 - Mississauga

ARX Custom Homes arxcustomhomes.com (416) 471-0947 - Mississauga

Attard Construction Corporation attard.net (905) 824-6300 - Mississauga

Avonlea Kitchen and Bathroom Concepts avonlearenovations.com (416) 422-5276 - Toronto

Bachly Construction bachly.com (905) 951-3100 - Bolton

Balmoral Custom Homes Ltd. balmoralcustomhomes.com (416) 482-5000 - Toronto

Barbini Developments Inc. amedeobarbini.com (416) 385-8883 - Toronto

Bayden Build & Renovate bayden.com (416) 818-8148 - Maple

Bayview Projects Contracting bayviewprojects.com (416) 730-8506 - North York

Bell Construction Group bellconstructiongroup.ca (416) 709-1637 - Aurora

Belyea Bros. Ltd. belyeabrothers.com (416) 425-1200 - Toronto

Binns Kitchen & Bath Design binns.net (905) 509-5555 - Toronto

Blueprint Renovations blueprintrenovations.com (416) 878-3272 - Toronto

Boss Constructors Inc. bossconstructors.com (416) 873-3205 - Mississauga

Bramson Construction bramsonconstruction.com (416) 625-3943 - Toronto

Look for the RENOMARK logo and renovate with confidence.

Visit renomark.ca for important information and details on renomark’s standard of excellence.

Brian T. Fletcher Construction Co. Ltd. fletcherconstruction.ca (416) 626-7746 - Etobicoke

Brock Doors & Windows Inc. brockwindows.com (905) 791-2850 - Brampton

Bryant Renovations bryantrenovations.com (416) 260-0818 - Toronto

Build Craft Contracting & Millwork Inc. buildcraft.ca (905) 271-4161 - Mississauga

Canlik Kitchens refaceyourkitchen.com (416) 412-2828 - Scarborough

Capoferro Design Build Group capoferro.com (416) 241-4665 - Toronto

Carick Home Improvements (Carick Building Products Ltd.) carickhome.com (416) 781-6671 - Toronto

CCS Construction and Contracting Solutions Inc. ccsconstruction.ca (416) 241-9770 - Toronto

Celcon General Contractors Ltd. celconcontractors.com (905) 472-8281 - Markham

Chaplin Home Improvements Ltd. chaplinhomeimprovements.com (416) 904-6909 - Markham

Clarke Basement SysteSC wetbasements.ca (905) 642-4861 - Markham

Clemmensen & Associates Limited (416) 747-6266 - Weston

Cochren Homes Limited cochrenhomes.com (905) 842-2462 - Oakville

Cohn Construction Ltd. (905) 569-1349 - Mississauga

Colewood Construction Limited (416) 252-2226 - Toronto

Consumers Choice Home Improvements consumerschoice.ca (416) 335-8353 - Scarborough

Core Insurance ClaiSC Contracting Inc. corecontracting.com (416) 740-9400 - Weston

Craiglee Home Improvements Ltd. craigleehomes.net (416) 759-8700 - Scarborough

Crina General Construction Ltd. (905) 738-7930 - Concord

Cristone General Contracting Inc. cristonegc.com (905) 727-2911 - Aurora

Curzon Developments Ltd. (416) 606-7110 - Toronto

Cyprus Contracting cypruscontracting.com (905) 264-6552 - Woodbridge

Dalerose Homes 1-(519) 938-8417 - Orangeville

D-Cam Construction Inc. dcamconstruction.com (905) 847-3636 - Oakville

Dean Installations deaninstallations.com (416) 459-6106 - Georgetown

DeBellis Construction Ltd. (416) 318-8435 - Concord

Delphi Homes Inc. 2007 delphihomes.com (416) 232-9290- Etobicoke

Design 2 Build design2build.ca (905) 844-7366 - Etobicoke

Design-Spec Building Group Limited designspecgroup.com (905) 760-2225 - Concord

Divine Homes Inc. divinehomes.ca (416) 868-9292 - Toronto

Dortel Custom Renovations Ltd. (416) 748-5755 - Etobicoke

DreamBuilders (2004) Ltd. dreambuilders.ca (416) 736-6828 - Toronto

Duracon Construction Services & Dura Painting duraconconstruction.com (416) 688-9191 - Markham

Dwayne Butler Contracting Ltd. dbcontracting.ca (905) 201-1054 - Markham

Dwell Design Build Inc. dwelldesignbuild.ca (416) 761-9038 - Toronto

Enmar Homes Inc enmarhomes.com (416) 841-6606 - Toronto

Errand Boyz Management - Real Property. Concierge. Relocation errandboyz.com (416) 728-6720 - Pickering

Estezo Estates Inc. estezoestates.homestars.ca (647) 801-4727 - Mississauga

Esto Construction Co. Limited estoconstruction.ca (416) 752-3702 - Toronto

Eurodale Developments eurodale.ca (416) 782-5690 - Toronto

Evans Built Inc. evansbuilt.ca (647) 444-7873 - Bradford

Evia Group Inc. eviagroup.com (416) 429-3842 - Toronto

Fairmont Properties Ltd. fairmontproperties.ca (905) 841-6161 - Aurora

Fairside Homes and Renovations Ltd. fairsidehomes.com (416) 721-2224 - Toronto

Fifthshire Homes Ltd. 1985 fifthshire.com (905) 660-7415 - Concord

GarCon Building Group Ltd. garcongroup.com (416) 636-2000 - Toronto

Godel Construction godelconstruction.com (416) 484-6096 - Toronto

Golden Bee Homes Inc. goldenbeehomes.com (416) 768-4771 - North York

Goldribbon Homes goldribbonhomes.com (416) 221-3335 - Toronto

Gorman-Mazzon Limited (416) 322-3222 - Toronto

Goulimis Construction Ltd. (Ontario Corporation) goulimisconstruction.com (416) 631-7849 - East York

GreenSaver (416) 203-3106 - Toronto

Greystone Home & Cottage Renovations greystonerenovations.ca 1 (905) 442-7022 - Newcastle

Grieve Home Maintenance Ltd. grievehome.com 1-(905) 336-0088 - Burlington

Hadley-Irvine General Contracting Ltd. hadley-irvine.com (416) 910-8419 - Georgetown

Hampton Homes hamptonhomes.ca (905) 829-5000 - Oakville

Handyman Connection york.handymanconnection.com (905) 884-7678 - Richmond Hill

Harlequin Homes Ltd. harlequinhomes.ca (416) 771-8597 - Aurora

Harper House Contracting Ltd. (416) 266-7896 - Uxbridge

Haylacon Construction Inc. (416) 219-5381 - Oakville

Heidan Construction Ltd. heidanconstruction.com (416) 543-2945 - Toronto

Heres Renovations Inc. heresrenovations.com (416) 738-1895 - Gormley

Hillman & son carpentry ltd.hillmanandson.ca (905) 434-0077- Oshawa

Home Editions Ltd. homeeditions.com (416) 410-7844 - Toronto

Homes etc... homes-etc.ca (416) 822-1632 - Whitby

Inspire Homes Inc. inspirehomes.ca (416) 765-2020 - Caledon

Invictus Renovations Limited (416) 893-3967 - Toronto

Jackson & Associates Inc. jacksoninc.ca (416) 693-7870 - Toronto

JD Design Inc. jddesign.ca (416) 928-6766 - Toronto

JD Nelson and Sons Ltd. (647) 223-1245 - Ajax

Josh Developments (1996) Ltd. (416) 318-4899 - Toronto

kellner fine Homes kellner.ca (416) 928-0001 - Toronto

Kermodei Construction Co. Ltd. kermodei.ca (416) 293-1212 - Scarborough

Keystone Interiors Inc. keystoneinteriors.ca (905) 850-0474 - Woodbridge

Kilbarry Hill Construction Limited kilbarryhill.com (416) 484-0701 - Toronto

Kingsway Home Improvements Inc. kingswayhomeimprovements.com (647) 505-6869 - Etobicoke

Kozy Homes Inc. kozyhomesinc.com (416) 998-5060 - York

K-Wood Kitchens Ltd. kwoodkitchens.com (416) 332-0381 - Toronto

Lakeland Builders Inc. lakelandbuilders.com (905) 761-6660 - Concord

Leonardi Construction Ltd. leonardiconstruction.com (905) 277-9085 - Mississauga

Leslieville Home Improvements Div. of Nagim Construction (416) 465-9410 - Toronto

Lewitt Construction Inc. lewittconstruction.com (416) 383-1221 - Toronto

Lifestyles By Barons Inc. lbREesigns.ca (905) 872-5777 - Halton Hills

LJ Post Construction Ltd. ljpconst.com (416) 298-0517 - Scarborough

Lou’s Home Improvements loushomeimprovements.com (416) 931-2664 - Toronto

M Squared Contracting Inc. m2contracting.com (416) 231-5585 - Toronto

MacPherson Builders Limited macphersonbuilders.com (905) 738-5332 - Concord

Mane Construction Group Inc. maneconstruction.ca (416) 821-2622 - Toronto

MapleBridge Construction Ltd. maplebridgeconstruction.com (416) 540-7558 - Maple

Markay Developments markayhomes.com (905) 257-1220 - Oakville

Mather Fine Homes a division of Beechwood Investments Development Inc. matherfinehomes.com (416) 482-9001 - Toronto

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Look for the RENOMARK logo and renovate with confidence. How do you go about finding a reliable and reputable renovator? The following list of renovators are RenoMark members in good standing.

MDL Designs Ltd. mdldesigns.com (905) 844-4498 - Oakville

Measured Solutions measuredsolutions.ca (905) 487-3866 - Bolton

Men At Work General Contractors Ltd. menatwork.net (416) 763-0763 - Toronto

Method Homes methodhomes.ca (416) 898-2234 - Toronto

Mills Carpentry Services Limited (905) 469-8897 - Oakville

Modular Home Additions Ltd. modular.ca (416) 759-4663 - Toronto

Myhaven Homes Ltd. myhavenhomes.ca (905) 508-8075 - Richmond Hill

N.B.S. Design Build Inc. nbshomes.ca (416) 890-4983 - Toronto

New Home Services Inc. newhomeservicesinc.com (905) 460-0847 - Brampton

Norseman Construction & Development Ltd/Norseman Group norsemanconstruction.ca (647) 435-5433 - Toronto

Northern Edge Construction Services Ltd. noredge.com (416) 269-1900 - Scarborough

Nostco Construction nostco.com (905) 604-4511 - Markham

Nusite Contractors Ltd. nusitecontractors.ca (905) 731-1228 - Richmond Hill

Oksart Design Build Limited oksart.com (416) 887-8244 - Woodbridge

Ommert Carpentry & Renovations ommertrenovations.com (416) 843-5716 - Ajax

Orchid Valley Homes Ltd. 1-(905) 898-2623 - Newmarket

P.J. Renovations Inc. (416) 621-1041 - Etobicoke

Perma-Wood SolariuSC and Additions (1025722 Ontario Inc.) permawood.com (905) 475-5460 - Markham

Pine Glen Developments Inc. pineglendevelopments.com (416) 706-5547 - Oakville

Premier Kitchen and Bath Inc. premierbuilder.ca (416) 487-8281 - Toronto

PROBUILT by Michael Upshall probuilt.ca (905) 880-8100 - Caledon

Queensgate Homes Inc. queensgatehomes.com (905) 264-0600 - Woodbridge

Regal Construction & Renovations Co. Ltd. regalconstruction.ca (416) 994-8183 - Toronto

Renditions Design Build Ltd. renditionsdesignbuild.com (905) 838-0927 - Terra Cotta

Renex Custom Builders Inc. renexcustombuilders.com (416) 484-3757 - Toronto

Reno King Contracting Ltd. (416) 821-9376 - Scarborough

Renovation Experts/Basement Experts renoexperts.ca (905) 884-8585 - Richmond Hill

Renovations by Gray grayreno.ca (416) 520-6366 - Thornhill

Rent-A-Hubby rentahubby.ca (416) 258-8185 - Thornhill

Retreats Inc. homeretreats.ca (647) 237-3878 - Georgetown

Visit renomark.ca for important information and details on renomark’s standard of excellence.

Ridgestone Construction Inc. (905) 264-7880 - Woodbridge

Rouge Hill Design Build Group Inc. rougehillrenovations.com (416) 286-9682 - West Hill

Royal Home Improvements royalhomeimprovements.ca (416) 236-4400 - Toronto

RS Homes.ca rshomes.ca (416) 508-3000 - Toronto

Rulestone Renovations Inc. (416) 694-6016 - Toronto

Salerno Custom Homes Div. of Salerno Construction Group Inc. salerno.ca (905) 602-8611 - Mississauga

Sandgate Construction Inc. sandgateconstruction.com (905) 841-6440 - Aurora

Scottsdale Contracting Inc. scottsdalecontracting.ca (416) 520-8858 - Toronto

Serenity Homes serenity-homes.ca (416) 560-2560 - Toronto

Serenity Lifestyle Homes serenitylifestylehomes.com (905) 880-5799 - Woodbridge

SevernWoods Construction Inc. severnwoods.com (416) 483-2941 - Toronto

Sheppard Pearl Waterproofing & Renovation (1450434 Ontario Inc.) iwaterproofing.ca (416) 677-0888 - Scarborough

Silverpoint Fine Homes Inc. silverpointfinehomes.com (416) 995-4119 - North York

Sky Homes Corporation skyhomes.ca (416) 663-9334 - Concord

Skylights Unlimited Inc. skylightsunlimited.ca (416) 540-4232 - Markham

South Light Design/Build Inc. southlight.ca (416) 457-4640 - Toronto

Space Converters Ltd. spaceconverters.com (905) 824-4404 - Mississauga

Spalding, K. Construction Inc. 1-(905) 898-5503 - Newmarket

Span-Co General Contracting Services Ltd spanco.ca (905) 475-6282 - Markham

Spencer and Associates (416) 985-8930 - Toronto

Stellar Homes Inc. stellarhomesinc.ca (905) 726-7778 - Aurora

Stockridge Construction Limited (416) 964-6800 - Toronto

Stonemill Developments Inc. stonemill.ca (905) 847-5900 - Oakville

Stratus Homes Toronto stratushomes.ca (416) 259-0044 - Etobicoke

Super 7 Group super7group.com (416) 688-5599 - Sharon

Superior Quality Renovations & Construction Inc. sqrc.ca (416) 441-0084 - Toronto

T. Sena Construction and Management Inc. (905) 850-1010 - Woodbridge

Templehouse Renovations Limited templehouse.com (416) 932-9099 - Toronto

The Caruk Group Inc. thecarukgroup.com (416) 231-7438 - Toronto

The Construction Group theconstructiongroup.ca (416) 335-7911 - Toronto

The Gatti Group Corp. thegattigroupcorp.com (905) 693-0250 - Milton

The Lakeshore Contracting Group lakeshorecontracting.ca (905) 467-3440 - Burlington

The Marino Group themarinogroup.ca (416) 249-0596 - Etobicoke

The Toolbox Group Inc. thetoolbox.ca (416) 991-2229 - Whitby

Thompson Howe Building Company Ltd. (416) 892-3562 - Toronto

Timberlea Construction And Roofing Ltd timberleaconstruction.com (905) 602-5959 - Mississauga

Total Renovations Inc. totalrenovations.com (416) 694-2488 - Toronto

Town Square Developments Inc. townsquarehomes.ca (905) 850-9367 - Woodbridge

TRUbuild Inc. trubuildinc.com (416) 704-6381 - Toronto

Trusted Trades Canada (A Division of Holmes & Smith Ltd.) trustedtradescanada.com (416) 291-0389 - Toronto

U.K. Construction ukconstruction.ca (416) 266-5333 - Scarborough

W.C. Meek Design and Construction Ltd. wcmeekdesignandconstruction.com (416) 690-1919 - Toronto

Walden Design Build Inc. waldendesignbuild.com/renomark (416) 487-2300 - Toronto

Walder & McSweeney Contracting Ltd. waldermcsweeney.com (416) 694-2466 - Toronto

White Eagle Contracting a division of White Eagle Properties Inc whiteeaglecontracting.com (416) 626-9661 - Toronto

Whitehall Homes & Construction Ltd. whitehallhomes.ca (905) 338-7230 - Oakville

Willem Contracting willemcontracting.ca (905) 771-2983 - Thornhill

Wilson Project Management 1695895 Ontario Inc.) wilsonproject.ca (416) 222-9433 - Toronto

Windemere Custom Homes windemerehomes.ca (416) 630-1500 - North York

Window Choice windowchoice.ca (905) 461-2267 - Mississauga

Wo-Built Inc. wobuilt.com (416) 354-2555 - Toronto

Woodcastle Homes Ltd. woodcastle.ca (905) 891-0200 - Mississauga

RENOMARK TRADE CONTRACTORSA.D.C. Aluminum Contracting Ltd. adcaluminum.com (905) 669-1172 - Concord

Alliance Flooring Inc. allianceflooringinc.com (416) 398-5344 - Toronto

Applewood Air Conditioning Ltd. applewoodair.com (905) 275-4500 - Mississauga

Argyle Flooring argyleflooring.ca (905) 415-5111 - Markham

Aspen Wood Floors aspenwoodfloors.com (905) 281-2900 - Mississauga

Atlantic Window & Door SysteSC Inc. atlanticwindows.ca (905) 564-0000 - Mississauga

Benim Contracting (2055523 Ontario Ltd.) benimcontracting.ca (416) 737-5897 - Etobicoke

Brenmar Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd. brenmar.ca (905) 608-9330 - Mississauga

Broadway Flooring Centre Ltd. broadwayfloors.com (416) 730-1830 - Toronto

Canduit Contracting Inc. (Electrical Specialists) (647) 236-3050 - Mississauga

CertaPro Etobicoke Inc. certapro.com 1-(800) 462-3782 - Toronto

Cherry and Clark Roofing Co. Ltd. cherryandclark.ca (905) 403-9128 - Mississauga

Chislett Asphalt Roofing Ltd. chislettroofing.com (905) 738-9433 - Vaughan

Colour Wheel Design & Decor colourwheel.ca (416) 760-3737 - Thornhill

Conquest Carpet & Flooring (Division of Trust Flooring) trustflooring.com (416) 745-8518 - North York

Contex Roofing Company contexroofing.com (416) 781-6466 - Toronto

Darmaga Hardwood Flooring Ltd. darmaga.com (905) 770-1900 - Richmond Hill

Dominion Roofing dominionroofing.com (416) 789-0601 - Toronto

Foam Comfort Inc. foamcomfort.ca (416) 410-0961 - Toronto

Gemini Group Electrical SysteSC Inc. geminigroupinc.com (905) 850-8939 - Woodbridge

JAGG Enterprizes Incorporated jaggenterprizes.ca (905) 838-5244 - Caledon

JM Mechanical Corp. jmmech.ca (905) 760-2828 - Vaughan

Let It Rain Ltd. letitrain.ca (905) 624-7246 - Mississauga

Martino Contractors Ltd. martinohvac.com (905) 760-9894 - Concord

Metropolitan Sheet Metal Limited/ MetroAir Home Comfort Solutions metroair.ca (905) 792-5076 - Brampton

N. De Luca Plumbing (1995) Inc. (905) 851-9159 - Woodbridge

New Steel Roofers Inc. newsteelroofers.com (905) 543-1623 - Hamilton

Ragno Electric Ltd. ragnoelectric.com (905) 793-4663 - Brampton

Roussel Eavestrough Distributors Limited rousseleavestrough.com (416) 438-4344 - Scarborough

Sterling Tile & Carpet sterlingtile.com (905) 585-4800 - Vaughan

Sure Seal Crack Injections Co. Ltd. crackinjections.com (416) 878-7295 - Toronto

The Waterproofer Inc. thewaterproofer.ca (416) 820-2090 - Toronto

The Watson Group Ltd. (416) 493-2581 - Richmond Hill

Viana Roofing & Sheetmetal Ltd. vianaroofing.com (416) 763-2664 - Toronto

Viana Roofing & Sheetmetal Ltd. vianaroofing.com (416) 763-2664 - Toronto

Watertite Waterproofers Ltd. watertite.ca (416) 410-5326 - Toronto

Weston Flooring Ltd. westonflooring.com (416) 746-8492 - Woodbridge

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