House Zoning Blogs

Basements are one of the biggest sources of heat loss in Ontario homes, yet many renovations still overlook proper insulation. Homeowners often assume that adding “some insulation” is enough, only to discover later that it does not meet Ontario Building...

Building or renovating near ravines, shorelines, or valley lands in Toronto involves more than standard zoning checks. Properties regulated by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) are subject to additional location and setback rules that directly affect where buildings...

Your backyard can be more than an overlooked patch of grass. There are a lot of ways to make your backyard a valuable extension of your home, but it might be hard to decide what to do with it. As...

The Toronto market is quite demanding, and it’s only natural to want to stay in the race. When it comes to boosting property values in Toronto, it’s not about following trends or spending too much on luxury finishes. With high...

Converting your basement into a living space not only raise value of your property, but also significantly increases the quality of your life, and one way to transform your basement is by lowering the basement floor. So, whether you’re looking...

A house starts from the foundation, and foundation problems mean risks for the whole house. If the foundation isn’t strong enough for the house anymore, it’s only natural that it would raise concerns. Deeper foundation issues require a strong solution,...