Why a Handyman is not a Contractor
There are big differences, and valid reasons for it There are some professionals that are excellent at fixing things around the house. They are able to install a few items, and perhaps even complete small renovations. But that doesn’t make them capable of properly handling a bigger job or a full-scale renovation. So, when you’re […]
3 Ways You Can Deal With Supply Chain Material Shortages
Toronto-based contractors are making the most of the recent scarcity of material. Labour and material shortage. Ever-increasing prices. Making changes on renovation projects to keep up with market conditions is a critical element in ensuring you get the renovation that you desire. Here are three ways your contractor or interior designer sticks to the plan. […]
What is a Site Manager and Why Do I Need One?
Why it pays to hire a Site Manager and why they are important to a successful renovation. Most job sites are run by a General Contractor (GC), whether it be new build construction, a complete home renovation, or a house and condo flip. The GC organises all of the tradespeople, schedules the work, and orders […]
Can Renovation Improve Your Mental Health?
With May featuring Mental Health Week, Focus Construction wanted to know if renovating your home could actually improve your mental health. Looking deeper, we learned that it certainly could. How? By following the tips below to create a functional home, making it easier to live in. Sunlight Renovating your home to increase the amount of […]
How To Make Friends With Your Inspector
How to Make Friends with your Inspector Why being on good terms with inspectors is good for your renovation The job of a city inspector is to ensure that your contractor is building everything according to the building code, and doing so safely. An inspector will examine the renovation drawings and verify that your contractor […]
How to keep your neighbours on your side during a renovation
How to keep your neighbours on your side during a renovation And what your contractor should be doing to help with this process Before starting any major renovation, it is always a good idea to talk to your neighbours. Let them know that you understand that the upcoming renovation might be an inconvenience for them, but […]
Contracting 101
Contractors 101: What You Need to Know Your Guide for Who to Hire and Who NOT to hire for Your Renovations You’ve got a renovation idea and you want to move forward soon. But you’ve heard some bad things about contractors, so you’re unsure how to choose one. Good news! The majority of the time […]
World Water Day – How can you conserve water?
World Water Day – How can you conserve water? March 22 is World Water Day, so how can you reduce water usage and increase energy savings? World Water Day reinforces how lucky we are in the GTA and Ontario to have access to clean, fresh water. As such, we should do what we can to […]
How to Plan for your Spring or Summer Renovation
How to Plan for your Spring or Summer Renovation Spring will be here soon, but the time to plan is now! If you’re thinking about a renovation or upgrade to your home in 2021, Focus Construction recommends that you start planning now. Why? For one, demand for materials and contractors will only increase, so you’ll […]