by Robert Wright

There are many, many products, services and gadgets that can make the running and maintaining of your home easier. However, many of these are expensive, complicated, and may not live up to the billing.

The best “stuff” is usually comparatively inexpensive and easy to install when your home is being built or renovated.

Some of this stuff could also be the thought process that goes into your home’s design and/or selection of materials. It can also be the care taken during the installation.

If you install wood exterior trim, it is inexpensive to install and paint, but it can become an annual painting chore.  When this maintenance is neglected, then you have to replace it at a cost.

If a pre-painted metal and/or a “plastic” material is selected, it may be more expensive to supply and install, but you no longer have to paint it on a regular basis.  In addition, it will outlast the wood. This is why most homes today have metal soffits and fascia, PVC windows and door brick moulds.

Another example is your roof.  If you select a basic 25yr 3 tab asphalt shingle for your home it will work. However metal, stone, or composite roofing will last 2, 3 or more times longer than the asphalt roofing. In addition, these types will resist weather, vegetation, and wildlife damage to a greater degree. The metal and composite roofing will also be recyclable when replaced instead of being buried in a landfill site.

The heating and air conditioning equipment installed in your home can also make your life easier and less expensive. Many of the HVAC and HRV installations today are of the least expensive products and materials, and use the easiest installation method or route for the installer. This results in a home that has heat and a/c but is still uncomfortable due to drafts, cold and hot spots, and inaccessible maintenance points. With a little more thought, you can have equipment and an installation that will last longer, run cheaper, and make you more comfortable.

Today, many trades rely on caulking to keep your home warm and dry. The problem with caulking is that it will fail — there’s no if. The vast majority of leaks and drafts are a result of failed caulking. These failures are usually the result of an incorrect installation method or the incorrect caulking was used in the location. If the various parts of your home are assembled correctly, caulking isn’t actually necessary in most places that it is still being used in today. Besides, who wants to climb a ladder to caulk a gap at the window and brick joint on the second floor?

So where do these problems come from? Some of them come from the desire to keep the construction budget low when building. There are smarter places to save money than others; this should be discussed fully with your contractor.  Another one is the designer of the building.  Many, but not all designers are more concerned with the “look” of the project instead of what would perform better and suit the owner. The designer may also be unaware of some of the potential maintenance problems some selections can create. The contractor would know these issues, as he has had to deal with the warranty or repair issue in the past.

Only a couple of examples are discussed here, but most parts of your home will have similar trade offs and choices. You should understand the cause and affects of any decisions you make when building, renovating, or repairing your home. An added benefit of this process is that you are contributing to a greener environment, a greener wallet, and a smaller carbon footprint.

About the Author

Rob Wright has grown up around construction and in the mid 1990’s, Rob joined and took over Citadel Renovations in Ottawa. Rob has presented seminars at the local home shows on various renovations subjects and is a contributor to the Home Renovation Guide. Rob has been active in the Greater Ottawa Home Builders Association for many years and previously served as the Renovation Council Chair. For more information, visit CitadelRenovations.com.

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Start with hiring the right contractor for the job. Make sure your contractor is licensed, insured, and bonded. The contractor should obtain all necessary permits but it doesn’t hurt to be aware of such details (like which permits you’ll need).

Many times as renovations begin, it’s revealed that the electrical system needs to be updated. Before any unpleasant surprises arise when the walls come down, hire a licensed electrician to walk through your home and check that everything is up to code. It can be costly to bring a home up to code so it’s better to know and be prepared. Speaking of being prepared for added costs, it’s very important to have realistic budget.

Often, the unexpected does happens so prepare an extra 10-15% on top of your estimated budget (some contractors recommend as much as 25%-30% more). A realistic assessment helps the homeowner from taking on too much – sometimes once the ball gets rolling it’s easy to want more and more, then suddenly that the money’s run out. Stick to the plan and avoid biting off more than you can chew.

Plan it out before you Gut

Choose a long lasting design because trends change quickly from season to season. Having a renovation done in a neutral and classic style will help you enjoy the room for a longer time, as well as help sell it when the time comes. If your home was built in a specific architectural style, the new design should follow suit. Also remember to check out your neighborhood and make sure that your renovation is in the same price range and style of the other homes in the area.

Buy Quality and Think Green

Saving money is typically one of the most important desires of a home renovation. But choosing the lowest bid isn’t necessarily the choice that will be the best for your budget. When you buy cheap materials they may end up costing much more in the end. If you don’t have the money to invest in quality work and materials, it may not be the best time to renovate. Another way to go which may seem more costly at first but can actually be a smart investment is to choose green. Energy efficient components will save on heating and cooling bills. And it’s not just about spending less on new materials by using recycled ones but about being ahead of the market as green construction continues to grow. It may be tempting to buy cheaper windows as high quality ones are quite expensive, but you get what you pay for.

Looks are everything

Getting professional guidance from a designer for your project will help you get the look you want. Details like fixtures and lighting are key to achieving the look you’re after. Make sure that the fixtures you choose are appropriate to scale; narrow sinks and low-profile toilets are more suitable for tiny powder rooms. And lighting will affect how everything looks as well as the ambiance of each room. Remember the triumvirate of lights: general, task and accent. For example, in your new kitchen, a main ceiling fixture and pot lights create general lighting, meanwhile under cabinet lights provide illumination to work with, and the pendent lights over the kitchen island definitely adds the drama. You can never have too many lights.

Lighting can also affect how the paint looks in a room. However, it’s important to pick the right paint in the first place be it colour or shine. Matte types or semi-gloss eggshell finishes work well in bedrooms and living rooms while semi or high gloss types suit high traffic kitchen and bathroom areas (or trim). Very flat paint works best for ceilings. Remember that how a colour looks in the store or on a sample chip might not be exactly how it will appear in the home. And that even will differ depending on the lighting (ex. incandescent, natural, or fluorescent). Before you commit, paint one test wall and view it at different times of the day.

Be better than a scout

DIYer’s ready to get going? Don’t forget to measure everything. Even a half-inch off can make for an unhappy difference. Aim for symmetry. Make sure you have the right tools for measurement and for all other jobs. If you’re not sure, ask your local hardware and home improvement store for advice. Make sure you also have all of the safety equipment such as goggles, gloves, ear protection and work boots. And once you’re all suited up, do all of the prep work. Move or cover up furniture and doorways; protect areas/surfaces with plastic sheets. Finishing floors? Clean up all debris and sink nails of subfloors as you go. Before you paint, mask all edges and wash walls before priming. And remember to store materials safely in a cool, dry place.

Steady, Ready … Go

Feel ready to renovate with a very detailed plan? Great, but remember that It may end up to be even more of  a long haul then initially expected. However, but with the plans and details in place, these help you to be prepared for whatever comes your way. Even when the unexpected arises, good homework and planning will allow you to take everything in stride. Before you know it, you’ll have achieved a gorgeous and successful renovation.

(image from http://www.decorbyjennifer.com)

by Rob Wright

Many people may not think that R&D is part of construction. Most people think in terms of hi-tech, or medicine, or other scientific endeavours. However there is a surprising amount of R&D in the construction industry.

In the past, alot of it happened on site in your home. The result is that as things happened to the homes: i.e. they burnt down or collapsed, the standards changed. That is why homes today have some special electrical parts and truss roofs.

Today we don’t like to try things on people’s homes to see if they work. They get tested first and they get tested in the lab, on computers, and in test homes.  These labs mostly are at CMHC, NRC, CSA, ESA, and ULC.

In the labs, materials and assemblies get tested: i.e. does the window leak air and/or water; is the asphalt strong enough for the road? Or does the light fixture catch fire? On the computer, you can test design changes to see the potential difference in energy efficiency or the strength of a component when loaded. In the test houses, you can test side by side under the same conditions. Is the gas furnace more efficient than the electric? How much more humidity causes mould growth?

This work has allowed us to: produce the best housing in the world, question claims about a material’s abilities to perform, ensure various products are safe, and help our industry meet our Kyoto requirements ahead of schedule.

What is causing the construction industry concern is the changes and cut backs occurring at NRC, CMHC, and the other facilities here in Canada.  We will be losing some of our advanced technical knowledge and personnel we do have. We also will not be working some of the future issues for the housing industry.

After we lose this knowledge, the next issue will become what standards from other countries (U.S and others) will become our standards. This would not be a good thing as most other parts of the world do not have the severe climates we do.

About the Author

In the mid 1990’s Rob joined and took over Citadel Renovations in Ottawa. Since that time, Rob has helped many homeowners improve their homes. Rob has been active in the Greater Ottawa Home Builders Association for many years and has acted as the Renovation Council Chair. Rob has presented seminars at local home shows on various renovations subjects. He is a featured contractor expert for the Home Renovation Guide’s “Ask the Expert” section. Visit his company website CitadelRenovations.com for more information.

by Guest

“It’s great to feel safe and warm in your own home.”

Anita Poonawala knows what she’s talking about.

In 2008, she and her neighbours were looking forward to home improvements to their townhouse complex in Richmond that would provide them more warmth during the cold months.

The strata council had decided to replace the wood-burning fireplaces in the 48-unit complex with electrical fireplaces and had called in workers to do the installations.

As the work was being done in her townhouse, Anita, who is a Client Services Representative for the BC Safety Authority, felt uneasy with what she saw.

“In my work, I get calls from homeowners wanting to verify if the contractor they’re dealing with is in fact licensed and qualified. So I did a little checking on my own,” said Anita.

“One of the workers was welding while another was at the electrical panel resetting the power as it kept going off. So I asked them if they knew what they were doing. One of them said he did but that their employer did not give them good machines to work with. That made me think that there was something wrong.”

She was also told by the strata council that a permit had not been taken out because it wasn’t necessary.

Anita informed the BCSA and Electrical Safety Officer Carlo Turra went to see the work being done.

He noted that “electrical work [without the proper permits] was being done by an unqualified individual and the work was not in accordance to the Canadian electrical code.”

“For example, each electrical fireplace insert should have its own dedicated circuit. In this case, that wasn’t being done and circuits were being overloaded. This would have caused tripping or worse, a fire,” explained Carlo.

He immediately had the work stopped and, together with Anita, convinced the strata council to hire a licensed contractor.

The council agreed, a licensed contractor was called in, permits were taken out and the work was done safely and according to code. During the course of the project, the contractor also corrected other non-compliance work that had been done and with only a small additional fee.

“A licensed electrical contractor will know what type of work will require an electrical permit and will do the work safely and according to code,” said Carlo.

According to Anita, there’s a lesson here for all homeowners.

“If we hadn’t found out, the work done would have been illegal; it wouldn’t be covered by insurance and it could have started a fire. And it ended up causing delays and costing the homeowners more than anticipated. It’s best to get a qualified and licensed contractor to do this kind of work from the very start.”

She and her neighbours now look forward to keeping warm and safe in the coming months.

Anita quipped, “Finally, eight months later, the fireplaces that were meant for the winter of 2008 can now be used for the winter of 2009!”

When making home improvements, you want to protect the safety of your home and your family. The Homeowners section of the BC Safety Authority website gives you information about electrical and gas permits, how to find licensed electrical and gas contractors, what to look for in a contractor, and more. For more information, visit www.safetyauthority.ca.

by Rob Wright

In the present economic climate it may be hard to believe that there is a shortage of workers in parts of our economy.  Currently there is one in the construction trades and it will get worse, before it gets better.

So why do we have this shortage?

Is it because 20 or 30 years ago we thought this work would be taken over by machines? Is it because parents didn’t want their children to work hard physically or to get dirty? Is it because most people think it is not well paid?  Is it because smart people aren’t needed?

I have heard all of these false reasons many times.  Also the governments of the past, did cut back on the training for the trades and apprenticeships.

While more and better machines are now available to do some parts of the work, a person is still needed to run them.  Some of the trades’ wages are very impressive and when you consider that the apprentices start at +/- 50% of the journeyman wage; you could be earning $15/hr to start; to sweep up, fetch materials, and learn right out of high school.  Getting paid to learn is a lot easier than college or university on mom and dad!

After you have been working in the trade for a few years; you could be running several crews, or you could be running a multi million dollar job site, or you could be running your own business.  The possibilities are there.

While there are a small number of jobs that don’t require much thought, but if you can’t do basic math and/or plan ahead, you are not going to go far.  You have to be able calculate materials amounts, understand how things are assembled and see the big picture.

So how bad is the problem?  Most of the trades have average worker ages of mid 40’s, and some trades wish they were that young. The bricklayers’ average is mid 50’s.

This means that a lot of talented people are going to retire shortly and the skills they have honed over the years, will not be passed on to the younger generation.

This means that it will get a lot more expensive in the future for your homes, office buildings, power plants, shopping centers, and factories to be built and repaired.

While the governments have started to fund the trades and the schools, more young people need to enter these programs to satisfy the demand for new tradesmen.  More and more women are looking to work or train in non-traditional industries, an opportunity to choose a career which fulfils their true potential at the same time as meeting employers needs by addressing the huge skill shortages across these industries.

The trades give you a job that is physically and mentally demanding; that you can see what you accomplished that day, week, or year; that can be very well paid; you will work with and meet interesting people everyday; and provide all the satisfaction you could ever want!

About the Author

Rob Wright has grown up around construction and in the mid 1990’s, Rob joined and took over Citadel Renovations in Ottawa. Rob has presented seminars at the local home shows on various renovations subjects and is a contributor to the Home Renovation Guide. Rob has been active in the Greater Ottawa Home Builders Association for many years and previously served as the Renovation Council Chair. For more information, visit CitadelRenovations.com.

The Homeowner’s Guide to Managing A Renovation, Tough-As-Nails Tactics for Getting the Most from Your Money by Susan E. Solakian

Who: “Solakian has spent much of her career in construction project management. She teaches informational/marketing seminars for designers and craftsmen, as well as a Complete Remodeling Master Class for homeowners.”

What: A comprehensive guidebook on how to manage your own home remodeling projects, with step by step advice on how to find a contractor, useful glossary, helpful charts (like how long things last - wow, high grade ceramic tile kitchen counters can last a lifetime vrs your granite that will last for 20 + years), with plenty of before and after photos.

When: Perfect for the initiated and research stage

Why: Geared somewhat towards the female home owner (statistically more women are the driving force behind home improvement) with fun segments like how to throw an design/idea party.

How: Retails for $19.95 US, find it online at sites like Amazon.com

To download the fact sheet in PDF, please click the link. home-renovation-tax-credit-credit-d’impot-pour-la-renov-dom

Most surveys show that renovating your bathroom is only 2nd to that of the kitchen in terms of return for your dollar and increasing the resale value of your home. I’d imagine that you’d only consider this if your bathroom is A. in need of serious repair or B. you don’t have one on the main floor yet. But what about renovating just for the luxury of it? Is that really necessary, or a good investment? Yes — if you believe that the key consideration for any renovation of one’s abode is personal enjoyment.

I was skeptical about how great a bathroom makeover can be and I’ve seen plenty of them. But I’d have to say that none have impressed me so far in terms of sheer atmosphere as this makeover. I’ve seen lots of pretty bathrooms, and even zen-like spas, but nothing that evokes a desire akin to that of spotting a beautiful dress in the window and not knowing how much you wanted it until the moment you lay eyes on it.

The Home in Question

Stats: Main floor: foyer, powder room, living and dining room, kitchen with dedicated eat-in and home-office areas. Second floor: Master Bedroom with new en suite bathroom, 2 other bedrooms and a newly renovated family bathroom. Attic: entertainment space with an adjacent outdoor patio. Basement: gym room, bathroom and laundry

Who: designed by: TO Design Co, contractor: Jason Burns

What: 82-yr-old Edwardian

When: Completed January to March 2009

Where: Toronto, Ontario

Why: Bathrooms did not provide enough comfort, functionality and or suit the style of the house’s original architecture.

The Master Bedroom is Transformed: Transitional Elegance with a Modern Touch

Before

Bu-bye builder’s standards — plain white walls and trims, and 12 X 12 standard marble tiled flooring, 2 piece standard toilet — insufficient lighting: incandescent bulbs in the ceiling only, obtrusive bulk head above the vanity must be addressed.

After

It took 3 months to finish the renovation — a complete gut and redo of the two main bathrooms in the house.

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Main Bathroom becomes Contemporary Chic

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For more details see the full story Chic and Elegant: The Bathroom Santuary.

Photographer: Mark Bradshaw

We were recently contacted with further information to provide homeowners with facts about the 2009 Home Renovation Tax Credit. Great timing since there have been many interesting questions about what projects, materials, or labour are applicable for this credit.

Image provided by Sico Paints

To view the webpages, visit:   http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/hrtc/

Below, is the FAQ page content, which hopefully will answer some of your questions about how you can benefit from this tax credit.

Here is the link of the page: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/gncy/bdgt/2009/fqhmrnvtn-eng.html

FAQS

1. What is the Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC)?

The proposed HRTC is a non-refundable tax credit for work performed or goods acquired in respect of an eligible dwelling.

2. What is meant by eligible dwelling?

An eligible dwelling is a housing unit that is eligible to be an individual’s principal residence or that of one or more of their family members, at any time between January 27, 2009 and February 1, 2010. In general, a housing unit is considered eligible to be an individual’s principal residence where it is owned by the individual and ordinarily inhabited by the individual, the individual’s spouse or common-law partner, or their children. This means that any dwelling that you own and use personally could qualify, including your home or your cottage.

3. What is the eligibility period?

The credit will be based on eligible expenditures for work performed or goods acquired after January 27, 2009, and before February 1, 2010. Expenditures incurred pursuant to an agreement that was entered into before January 28, 2009, will not be eligible for the credit.

4. Who will be eligible for the credit?

Eligibility for the HRTC will be family based. A family will generally be considered to consist of an individual or an individual and his or her spouse or common-law partner, including children who will be under 18 years of age, at the end of 2009. A family will be allowed a single credit that may be shared within the family.

If two or more families share the ownership of an eligible dwelling, each family will be eligible for their own separate credit (i.e. each up to $1,350) that will be calculated on their respective eligible expenditures.

5. How will the credit be calculated?

The credit will only be available for the 2009 tax year and applies to eligible expenditures of more than $1,000, but not more than $10,000, resulting in a maximum credit of $1,350 ($9,000 x 15%).

6. What are eligible expenditures?

To be eligible, expenditures incurred in relation to a renovation or alteration to an eligible dwelling (or the land that forms part of the eligible dwelling) must be of an enduring nature and integral to the dwelling, and includes the cost of labour and professional services, building materials, fixtures, rentals, and permits.

Eligible expenditures must be supported by acceptable documentation.

7. What does the CRA consider to be acceptable documentation?

Documentation, such as agreements, invoices, and receipts, must clearly identify the type and quantity of goods purchased or services provided, including, but not limited to, the following information:

• information that clearly identifies the vendor/contractor, their business address and, if applicable, the GST/HST registration number;
• a description of the goods and the date when the goods were purchased;
• The date when the goods were delivered (keep your delivery slip as proof) and/or when the work or services were performed;
• A description of the work performed including the address where the work was performed;
• the amount of the invoice; and
• proof of payment.  Receipts or invoices must indicate paid in full or be accompanied by other proof of payment, such as a credit card slip or cancelled cheque.

Please consult our Underground Economy Web page, for tips to protect yourself when hiring a contractor.

To verify whether someone is registered for GST/HST, please consult the GST/HST Registry.

8. If I own both a house and a cottage and incur eligible expenditures for both, are both sets of expenditures eligible for the HRTC?

If you own and use your home and cottage personally, eligible expenditures incurred for both properties will normally qualify for the HRTC. Please note that the maximum amount of eligible expenditures you can claim in respect of the HRTC is $10,000 per family.

9. I am planning to replace my windows in 2009: can I hire my brother-in-law to help me out and still be eligible?

It depends. Expenditures will not be eligible if the related goods or services are provided by a person not dealing at arm’s length with the individual, unless that person is registered for the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax under the Excise Tax Act. So, in your case, if your brother-in-law is registered for GST/HST and if all other conditions are met, the expenditure will be eligible for the credit.

10. Will expenditures for the common areas of condominiums and co-operative housing corporations qualify for the credit?

In the case of condominiums and co-operative housing corporations, the individual’s share of the cost of eligible expenditures for common areas will qualify.

11. I rent out my basement. If I renovate the basement for my tenant, will I be allowed to claim the credit?

No. Individuals who earn business or rental income from part of their principal residence will be allowed to claim the credit only for expenditures made for the personal-use areas of the residence.

For expenditures made for common areas or that benefit the housing unit as a whole (such as re-shingling a roof), you must divide the expense between personal use and income-earning use. For further information, please consult the Business and Professional Income Guide or the Rental Income Guide, as applicable.

12. If an eligible expenditure also qualifies for the Medical Expense Tax Credit (METC), will I be allowed to claim both the HRTC and METC?

Yes. Where an eligible expenditure qualifies for the METC the individual will be permitted to claim both the METC and the HRTC for that expenditure.

13. Will the credit be reduced by other government grants or credits that I may receive for the same expenditures?

No. Eligible expenditures will not be reduced by other government tax credits or grants that the individual may be entitled to.

14. Does work performed by electricians, plumbers, carpenters, architects, etc. qualify?

Generally, work performed by electricians, plumbers, carpenters, architects, etc. in respect of an eligible expenditure will qualify. See below for examples of eligible expenditures. If you’re planning on hiring a contractor to do construction, renovation, or repair work on your home, the Get it in Writing! Web site has information that will help you.

15. Could you provide me with some examples of eligible and ineligible expenditures?

Yes, some examples are:

16. What types of expenditures will not qualify?

The following expenditures will not be eligible for the HRTC:

• the cost of routine repairs and maintenance normally performed on an annual or more frequent basis;
• expenditures that are not integral to the dwelling, and other indirect expenditures that retain a value independent of the renovation;
• expenditures for appliances and audio-visual electronics; and
• financing costs.

17. Do I have to submit any supporting documents with my income tax return?

No. However, you must ensure that this information is available, should it be requested by the CRA.

18. How will I claim the HRTC?

A new line will be incorporated in the 2009 personal income tax return to allow you to claim the credit.

19. Where can I get more information about this new tax credit?

Additional information will be posted on the CRA’s Web site as it becomes available. In the meantime, please see the Department of Finance’s Budget 2009 documents for details.

20. The Budget also mentions the ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes grant. What is it and how can I obtain more information?

The ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes grant is administered by Natural Resources Canada. The grant applies to a host of measures that reduce energy consumption and provide for a cleaner environment. Home and property owners could be eligible for federal grants of up to $5,000 to offset the cost of making energy efficiency improvements to their home or property. Most provinces and territories have complementary programs that offer additional financial assistance based on the results of the ecoENERGY Retrofit evaluation. For information on how you can qualify, please consult the ecoACTION Web site.

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An online pamphlet will soon be available.

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Planning on some home improvements? What project ideas do you have that fits in the $1000-$10,000 range? Does the HRTC give you the incentive to renovate this year?

What? National Home Show
When? Feb. 20 - March 1, 2009!
Where? The Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes’ Blvd.

The largest home show in Toronto is coming up next week with a plethora of home improvement and decor products, accessories, ideas, and celebrity guest appearances.

What to Expect at the Show: (info provided by www.NationalHomeShow.com - visit the official show site for more details)

* The Dream Home – Built by Probuilt by Michael Upshall and styled by Janette Ewen.

* Toronto Star Dream Gardens

* tySTYLE presented by Toshiba

* Colin and Justin, hosts of HGTV’s Home Heist (appearance courtesy of Penguin Books)

* Carson Arthur, host of HGTV’s Green Force

* Scott McGillivray, host of HGTV’s Income Property

* Cheryl Torrenueva, host of HGTV’s Home Heist and Restaurant Makeover

* Corbin Tomaszeski, appearing on HGTV’s Restaurant Makeover

* Igor Shamraychuk, appearing on HGTV’s Restaurant Makeover

Show Date & Hours

Friday, February 20th
11 am to 9pm

Saturday, February 21st
10am to 9pm

Sunday, February 22nd
10am to 6pm

Monday, February 23rd to Friday, February 27th
11 am to 9pm

Saturday, February 28th
10am to 9pm

Sunday, March 1st
10am to 6pm

Admission

Adults: $15.00 (at the door)
Adults: $12.00 (online)
Seniors (65+): $11.00
Seniors: $8.00 (online)
Youth 13 – 17 years: $11.00
Youth 13 – 17 years: $8.00 (online)
Children 12 and under: FREE

* Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Buy online and save (use promo code:RENOVATION) !

Show Venue & Location

The Direct Energy Centre,
Exhibition Place,
100 Princes’ Blvd.
Toronto ON
416-263-3000

Website:

www.NationalHomeShow.com