Practical advice for planning a Toronto home project
Start with the decision you face, then explore the services and completed projects relevant to it.
Before you buy or design
Renovate or build
Renovate or rebuild · Basement permits · Choosing a design professional
Living with more than one home
Ownership models · Duplexes · Building with friends · Multigenerational living
Performance and the project team
Green contractors · Green designers · Design decisions · Net Zero cost drivers · Small studios
All articles
Choosing an Addition for Your Toronto Home
An addition adds living space and changes the existing home.
Designing a Toronto Home on a Lot 20 Feet Wide or Less
Small dimensions matter in a narrow home.
How Much House Can You Build on a Toronto Lot
How much house can your Toronto lot support?
Designing a Home on a Narrow (25 Foot or Less) Toronto Lot
On a 25-foot Toronto lot, the stair, dining table, and route to the garden all compete for a limited width.
Buying a Toronto Property to Renovate or Build
Check the property against your plans before making an offer.
Renovate or Rebuild Your Toronto Home
You may love the street and garden but still struggle with a cramped kitchen, low basement, or missing bedroom or office.
Renovating a Toronto Home for Multigenerational Living: Two Homes for One Family
Family needs can change across generations.
Building an Owner-Occupied Duplex in Toronto: A Home, Rental Income and Long-Term Flexibility
For many Toronto homeowners, the preferred neighbourhood and an affordable house no longer line up, with property alone costing well over $1 million.
Building a Multiplex With Friends in Toronto: Does It Work?
Buying in a preferred Toronto neighbourhood can mean accepting less space, a major renovation, or a house that does not fit daily life.
Toronto Property Development Potential: What Can Your Property Support?
Several approaches may suit a Toronto property.
Owner-Occupied Multiplex in Toronto: What to Decide Before You Design
Start with how you want the property to work.
What to Look for in a Modern Architect in Toronto
Searching for a modern architect is a common first step when planning a custom home, major renovation, or addition.
Basement Apartment Checklist: Plans, Entrances and Fire Separation
A basement apartment starts with understanding the existing house.
Small Architecture Firms in Toronto: What Should Homeowners Look For?
Compare responsibility, capacity and communication Direct contact can be valuable.
How to Choose a Green Building Contractor in Toronto
A high-performance home needs careful construction.