You will find Bryant Renovations on some contractor/renovator review sites like Houzz, HomeStars, Yelp, etc.  We once actively participated in them including buying exposure on them.  We have stopped spending money on them because they do not act in the interest of homeowners or renovators.  Their only interest is to make money off their renovator clients.  This is to be expected but we no longer feel it is in the homeowners’ or our interest to waste money on them.  We would rather keep your renovation costs down and concentrate on good work than send money to review s ..read more

Do you need your ducts cleaned?  This is an ongoing question many homeowners are presented with.  We are often told that to have healthy clean air in our homes we should have our forced air furnace ducts cleaned to make sure we do not get dust into the air we breathe.  There could also be deadly mould growing in them.  At first thought, it makes sense, who would not want dust-free air, who would not want better health. I would like to look a little deeper into this.  As a renovator, I have seen the insides of ducts that are over a hundred years old.  They are dust ..read more

Contemporary Interior Design Trends For 2020 What’s hot in contemporary home decor and interior design? It changes all the time - but thankfully, our designers have their ears to the ground on current trends. If you’ve got an itch to remodel parts of your home, this is a great place to start. Read on to learn about: General trends in interior design for 2020 Kitchen design ideas Dining room design ideas Living room design ideas Bathroom design ideas Basement design ideas We hope you are inspired by this comprehensive guide to what’s in right now in the world of interior design. 1. Interior De ..read more

17 Questions to Ask a General Contractor Upfront to Avoid Disaster In late 2013, Kris N. went to check on the building contractors working on the gutted house she inherited from her mother, only to find they had flown the coop. No equipment. No notice. Nothing. They had started the job in June of that year, and by November, Kris had noticed they seemed to be leaving for the day earlier and earlier. They had frequently been asking for more money despite the fact she felt “double charged for shabby, incomplete work.” When she started pushing back, they disappeared. Unfortunately, she trusted her ..read more

4-Piece Bathroom Ideas for Your Dream Remodel The bathroom is where you freshen up in the morning to look your best and unwind at the end of a long day. While in essence a bathroom is a functional space, choosing the right fixtures and style for a 4-piece bathroom can elevate your time within. Read on to learn how you can create a 4-piece bathroom that fosters the mood you are looking for - even when you’re working with a small space. What is a 4-piece bathroom? A 4pc-bathroom is a bathroom design that includes four plumbing fixtures each with its own drain. While you’ll often see the phrase ..read more

Toronto is a dynamic, vibrant city with houses and condos of all shapes and sizes. Your home is your most important asset (particularly in the GTA housing market), so any time you are planning a renovation it is important to make sure the job gets done right! Budgeting, who you hire, when to renovate, what to renovate - even the smallest renovation can spiral out of control without proper planning. This guide walks you through all the considerations to take before your Toronto renovation, so you are confident the work gets done effectively. Consult this guide for information on: Budgeting fo ..read more

What’s hot in contemporary home decor and interior design? It changes all the time - but thankfully, our designers have their ears to the ground on current trends. If you’ve got an itch to remodel parts of your home, this is a great place to start. Read on to learn about: General trends in interior design for 2019 Kitchen design ideas Dining room design ideas Living room design ideas Bathroom design ideas Basement design ideas We hope you are inspired by this comprehensive guide to what’s in right now in the world of interior design. 1. Interior Design Styles | What’s Hot Right Now? Open-Conc ..read more

DIY Deck Maintenance & Refinishing Guide In the summer, lounging outside on a beautiful deck with a glass of lemonade or cocktail in hand is one of life’s greatest pleasures. However, if you notice that your deck stain colours have faded, or that a deck refinishing is sorely needed, it can ruin a relaxing evening. Staying on top of deck maintenance is the only way to ensure the longevity of your deck. DIY deck maintenance might seem daunting, but isn’t as hard as you might think! From sanding a deck to restoring the wood, there are lots of ways that you can take care of this maintenance on ..read more

Toronto Home Renovations: The Design-Build Advantage As a homeowner, you want to ensure the home remodeling company you hire for your renovation displays a high quality of professionalism, design, and craftsmanship. You want the work to get done with minimal hassle. Bryant Renovation’s design-build remodel process provides all of that, and more.We provide a one-stop solution where our designers and contractors have an established relationship and work is conducted under a single umbrella. We have been providing quality desi ..read more

Easy Divider Ideas for Open Concept Spaces Concepts, research, and instructions by Zana Dodig Many modern homes in Toronto are based on the open concept space. However, an open concept does not necessarily imply one large room with no separation. Dividers can stop echoes from forming due to unrestricted sound travel. They can also add some structure and privacy.Building a wall may end up a messy business and produce very expensive mistakes. Portable or semi-portable dividers are ..read more