Home projects, by the numbers.
Cited, research-backed reports on what home projects cost, what they return, and when to hire a pro. Every figure is sourced and linked. Read up, then get a free fixed-price estimate from a vetted, licensed and insured pro.
Carpenter Cost in 2026: Ontario Hourly Rates and Job Prices
GTA carpenters at $75 to $120 an hour, Ontario prices for trim, doors, built-ins and stairs, wage benchmarks and HomeGuide US comparisons.
Read the report →24 Drywall Repair Statistics: Costs, Wages and Safety (2026)
Cited 2026 data on Toronto drywall patch prices, Ontario drywall wages and workforce, voluntary certification, asbestos rules and US benchmarks.
Read the report →General Contractor Cost in 2026: Ontario Fees, Markups and Hourly Rates
GTA general contractor fees of 15% to 25% of hard costs, Toronto hourly rates by trade, project budgets by scope and Ontario payment rules.
Read the report →24 General Contractor Statistics: Ontario Pay, Licences and Margins (2026)
Cited 2026 data on Ontario renovation contractor workforce and pay, Toronto and Mississauga licences, Construction Act holdback and US remodeler margins.
Read the report →Trim and Baseboard Cost in 2026: Ontario and US Price Ranges
Ontario CAD rates for baseboard and casing, US HomeGuide benchmarks, labour-only starting prices and whole-home trim budgets.
Read the report →22 Carpenter Statistics: Wages, Outlook and Certification (2026)
Cited 2026 data on Ontario Job Bank carpenter wages, Toronto Region pay, workforce size, Red Seal rules and US BLS benchmarks.
Read the report →Furnace Replacement Cost in 2026: Ontario Prices and US Benchmarks
What a new furnace costs in Ontario in 2026 by AFUE and home size, hidden add-ons, rebates and TSSA rules, plus HomeGuide US benchmarks.
Read the report →25 Trim and Molding Statistics: Costs, Labour and Wages (2026)
Cited 2026 data on baseboard, crown and casing prices per foot, Ontario CAD rates, whole-home trim budgets and carpenter wages.
Read the report →Handyman Cost in 2026: Hourly Rates and Job Prices
What handymen charge in 2026 by the hour and by the job, with HomeGuide and Fixr USD prices, trip fees and Ontario Job Bank wage context.
Read the report →22 Interlock and Paver Statistics: Ontario Costs and Lifespan (2026)
Cited 2026 data on interlocking driveway and patio costs in Ontario and the GTA, base depth, lifespan and Unilock warranty notes.
Read the report →Pressure Washing Cost in 2026: Ontario and US Price Ranges
What pressure washing costs in 2026 for houses, driveways, decks, fences and roofs, with Ontario and Toronto prices in CAD and US benchmarks.
Read the report →24 Driveway Sealing Statistics: Costs, Timing and the Coal Tar Ban (2026)
Cited 2026 data on driveway sealing costs in the US and Ontario, sealer lifespans, when to seal in Canada, and the federal coal tar sealant ban.
Read the report →22 Handyman Statistics: Rates, Job Costs and Wages (2026)
Cited 2026 data on handyman hourly rates, minimum charges, common job prices, industry size and Ontario handyman wages from Job Bank.
Read the report →Gutter Cleaning Cost in 2026: Ontario and US Price Ranges
What eavestrough cleaning costs in 2026 by storey and per foot, plus downspout, guard and seasonal fees, with Ontario prices in CAD.
Read the report →20 Pressure Washing Statistics: Costs, Pressure and Safety (2026)
Cited 2026 data on house, driveway and roof washing costs, PSI ranges, city prices, and the injury numbers behind DIY jobs.
Read the report →Water Damage Restoration Cost in 2026: Real Price Ranges and What Drives Them
What water damage restoration costs in 2026 by class, water category and room, plus Canadian insurance context from IBC.
Read the report →22 Gutter Statistics: Cleaning Costs, Lifespan and Water Damage (2026)
Cited 2026 data on gutter cleaning and installation costs, material lifespan, cleaning frequency, and water-damage insurance losses.
Read the report →Deck Repair Cost in 2026: Real Price Ranges and What Drives Them
What deck repair costs in 2026 by size and problem type, material and labor ranges, and when replacement costs less over time.
Read the report →Gutter Installation Cost in 2026: Real Price Ranges and What Drives Them
What gutter installation costs in 2026 per linear foot and per home, by material and home size, plus the add-ons that move the price.
Read the report →Asphalt Driveway Cost in 2026: Real Price Ranges and What Drives Them
What an asphalt driveway costs in 2026 by size and job type, the site work that moves the price, asphalt vs concrete, and sealing costs.
Read the report →Tankless Water Heater Cost in 2026: Real Price Ranges and What Drives Them
What a tankless water heater costs installed in 2026, gas vs electric, the add-ons that move the price, sizing and long-run savings.
Read the report →Drywall Installation Cost in 2026: Real Price Ranges and What Drives Them
What drywall installation costs per square foot, per room and for a whole house, with finish levels, labor rates and permit rules.
Read the report →Home Addition & ADU Statistics (2026)
What room additions and accessory dwelling units cost, resale ROI, permit and market trends, and the surge in ADU construction.
Read the report →Garage Conversion Statistics (2026)
Conversion costs, added square footage and value, ADU rules, and why homeowners turn garages into living space.
Read the report →Water Heater Statistics (2026)
Replacement costs, tank vs. tankless, lifespan, the share of home energy water heating uses, and efficiency savings.
Read the report →Electrical Safety & Home Wiring Statistics (2026)
Home electrical fires, panel and wiring repair costs, aging electrical systems, and why licensed work matters.
Read the report →Plumbing & Household Water Statistics (2026)
Household leaks and the water they waste, repair costs, fixture efficiency, and the plumbing industry by the numbers.
Read the report →Fence Installation Statistics (2026)
Fence costs by material, resale and privacy value, the fencing market, and how much a new fence adds to curb appeal.
Read the report →Driveway & Concrete Statistics (2026)
Driveway costs by material, lifespan for asphalt vs. concrete, curb-appeal value, and repair versus replacement.
Read the report →Lawn Care Statistics (2026)
What lawn care costs, the size of the industry, outdoor water use, curb-appeal ROI, and how many homeowners hire a pro.
Read the report →Home Improvement Financing Statistics (2026)
How homeowners pay for projects, home-equity and HELOC use, average project spend, and financing trends in 2026.
Read the report →DIY vs. Hiring a Pro Statistics (2026)
How often homeowners DIY versus hire out, the projects most left to pros, cost and safety trade-offs, and regret rates.
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