Tempted to start your home renovation in the basement? It feels like the safe bet, but working "bottom-up" can often lead to costly rework later. We explain the Top-Down Strategy, why prioritizing the main floor first protects your budget, your infrastructure, and your home’s design flow.

The start of a new year naturally gets us thinking about change: new routines, new priorities, and fresh ideas for your home renovation or improvement projects. Maybe it’s a kitchen that no longer works for your family, a bathroom that feels outdated, or maybe just the sense that something could be better.

What truly makes a home feel effortless isn’t its look, it’s how it functions. The fastest way to a renovation you’ll actually love is to start with clarity: understanding what’s not working, what’s essential, and what can be considered “nice to have.”

Your home deserves more than just walls, floors, and finishes. It deserves a team that knows how to bring your renovation ideas to life. That’s why working with a contractor that has designers on their team, like we do at Catalyst, makes all the difference.

Everything homeowners in Kitchener-Waterloo need to know about load-bearing wall removals with Catalyst.

Ontario offers renovation rebates and tax credits that could put money back in your pocket.

Thinking about a home renovation but not sure where to start? Even a little reflection on your goals, timeline, and investment comfort zone can make the planning process smoother and help ensure your renovation truly reflects your style and lifestyle.

As Summer winds down, the patio gets packed away, and your social life starts to move indoors, suddenly that unfinished basement can feel like wasted space.

Got Renovations on your mind? Here’s why starting the conversation now makes sense.

Smart Spending isn’t about spending more. It’s about spending smarter.

Family-Friendly doesn’t have to look like a compromise.