Quartz, granite, quartzite, marble, porcelain, Corian, butcher block, and laminate — eight countertop materials with different strengths and weaknesses. This guide compares durability, maintenance, heat resistance, and best applications for each material type.

Asbestos cannot be identified by sight alone. Any Ontario home built before 1990 may contain asbestos in insulation, floor tiles, drywall compound, or ceiling textures. Professional testing before renovation is not optional — it is a legal and health requirement. Here is what every homeowner needs to know.

The wrong layout can turn that investment into daily frustration. These are the most common kitchen layout mistakes we see as contractors—and how to avoid them before construction starts.