From Cabinets to Flooring: How Tariffs Are Shaping Home Renovation Budgets in 2025

Planning a home renovation in 2025? Be prepared for a different kind of blueprint—one that includes tariffs, trade disputes, and supply chain shifts. While the pandemic-era material chaos has settled somewhat, global economic tensions and ongoing tariff policies continue to influence the cost of renovation essentials—from cabinetry to flooring and...

Global Trade Wars & Local Builds: Why Contractors Are Raising Prices

If you’ve received a renovation quote recently and been shocked by the price, you’re not alone. Contractors across Canada are raising rates, and while inflation plays a role, the bigger culprit is global trade wars. Tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and material shortages are forcing contractors to adjust pricing—or risk losing...

What Homeowners Need to Know About Tariffs Before Planning a Renovation

Introduction: Why Tariffs Should Be on Your Renovation Radar If you're planning a home renovation in Canada, you're likely focused on design choices and budgets. But there's a hidden factor that could derail your plans: global tariffs. These import taxes on building materials are driving up costs for everything from...

How Tariffs Impact Canadian Housing Affordability

Introduction: The Tariff Impact On Canadian Homes Canada’s housing affordability crisis has many causes—sky-high demand, limited supply, and rising interest rates. But one often-overlooked factor is global tariffs on building materials, which are silently driving up the cost of every new home, rental unit, and renovation across the country. From...

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