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Renovation guides

Costs and planning for kitchens, bathrooms and basements, and how to compare contractor quotes.

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Where the money goes in a kitchen renovationCabinets and labour take close to 60% of a kitchen budget before you've picked a single tile. If you know that going in, you can decide where to spend before the finishes eat the budget for plumbing.
Bathroom remodeling: waterproofing, layout and costIn a shower, the waterproof membrane behind the tile keeps water out of your walls and floor. It's the part of a bathroom quote you most need spelled out in writing.
Finishing a basement: what to check before you frameMost basement problems are settled before framing starts. Deal with water first, and confirm the egress window and ceiling height meet code before you plan any rooms.
How to compare contractor bidsThree bids for the same job can come in thousands of dollars apart, usually because each contractor priced a slightly different job. Get everyone quoting the same written scope first, and the numbers become worth comparing.