10 idées de patio extérieur, du patio en bois au coin intime, avec le prix des matériaux au Québec, les règles à respecter et des astuces économiques.

Un patio bien pensé combine un matériau adapté à votre budget, des zones fonctionnelles et une ambiance qui vous ressemble. Au Québec, construire un patio coûte généralement de 35$ à 60$ le pied carré en bois traité et de 50$ à 90$ en composite, installation comprise.

10 idées de patio extérieur pour un aménagement unique et convivial

Membrane élastomère pour toit plat: 11$ à 21$ le pi², 20 à 35 ans de durée de vie. Avantages, inconvénients, pose, entretien et permis.

La membrane élastomère est un revêtement bicouche en bitume modifié, le plus utilisé au Québec sur les toits plats et à faible pente. Elle coûte de 11$ à 21$ le pied carré installée et dure généralement de 20 à 35 ans.

Membrane élastomère: prix, durée de vie, avantages et inconvénients

Entrée en asphalte au Québec: prix au pied carré, coût total pour une entrée typique, resurfaçage et entretien en 2026.

Une entrée en asphalte coûte généralement de 4$ à 13$ le pied carré au Québec en 2026, excavation et fondation comprises. Pour une entrée résidentielle de 300 à 550 pieds carrés, la facture se situe le plus souvent entre 2 500$ et 5 000$, taxes incluses, soit environ 2 200$ à 4 350$ avant taxes.

Combien coûte un pavage en asphalte au pied carré?

A well-kept and intricately designed front lawn will allow you to explore your creativity while adding to the curb appeal of your home. Landscaping is a valuable practice and can involve elements from trees and plants to decorative stonework and architectural elements. Taking on a landscaping project can be a quick DIY job or a week-long undertaking. Either way, if you’re living in the city of Toronto, it is important to make sure you’re following the rules when it comes to tampering with your lawn and the surrounding areas.

As the prices of homes in Toronto rise and property becomes increasingly valuable, it is more important than ever to take care of the land on which yourself and your home live. But, before getting started it is important to figure out what can be planted, excavated and removed on your lawn. Read on to find out the specifics about landscaping for a home in Toronto.

Everything to know about landscaping in Toronto

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Depending on what type of landscaping you plan on taking on, the rules will vary. <a href="/en/landscaping-tips-driveway" target="_blank">Soft landscaping</a>, which is sometimes referred to as soft-scaping, will generally have slightly different municipal rules and regulations than hard landscaped areas, also known as hard-scaping. Soft-scaping excludes decorative stonework, retaining walls, walkways, and other hard architectural elements.

Also, driveways do not qualify as landscaping and come with building rules and regulations that fall outside of landscaping rules. It is important to note here that artificial turf including mock-grass and Astroturf are not permitted as a grass replacement in Toronto and the GTA.

Permits and regulations for landscaping in Toronto

As is clear from our last section, it is crucial to check your local municipality for the rules and regulations regarding landscaping of any sort. If you are planning any landscaping work that falls outside of your property lines, you will require a permit.

Depending on the type of permit you need, the application process will vary. If the work you plan on undergoing is close to an existing tree, then it would be important to take note that all trees on city property cannot be tampered with. Your new landscaping plan must take these trees into consideration. Further, trees planted on private property with a diameter of 0.30m or greater cannot be touched.

An application will need to be submitted with both major and minor landscaping jobs. Major landscaping jobs extend more than 1.2m measured from the sidewalk, whereas minor jobs are anything that exceeds less than 1.2 m. Depending on the type of job, the application will vary. However, when applying for any form of landscaping permit, you will have to submit a proposal, a cover letter and 6 sets of drawings alongside the application.

There are specifications for these drawings, but they should be thought of as blueprints for your project. Specifications for these drawings and other application stipulations can be found <a href="https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/building-construction/infrastructure-city-construction/construction-standards-permits/construction-permits/landscape-construction-permit/" target="_blank">here</a>. Lastly, all applications require a non-refundable fee.&nbsp;

As mentioned, there are plenty of aspects to landscaping that does not only include plants. However, it is crucial to plant for your native land. Not only will these plants have a better chance of surviving, but they will require less water than those which thrive in different climates. Water-efficient plants are one of the ways to grow a beautiful garden or add to the curb appeal of your home. These plants are low-maintenance while&nbsp;remaining attractive.

They also attract native wildlife, birds and butterflies. Some Toronto-native favourites include: Bee Balm, Big Blue Stem, Black-eyed Susan, False Sunflower, Purple Coneflower, Hyssop and Wild Bergamot. You can find a full list of plants that are native to Toronto <a href="https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/water-environment/trees/tree-planting/" target="_blank">here</a>. Working with these plants encourages natural biodiversity, and these plants will not require pesticides to stay alive. Further, native wildflowers are self-seeding, meaning they will not need to be replaced year after year. These flowers adapt to the local climate and soils, which will help you save time and money.

To see examples of landscaping and exterior renovation projects completed by RenoQuotes.com contractors, check out "<a href="https://renoquotes.com/10-examples-exterior-reno-landscaping" target="_blank">10 examples of landscaping projects</a>".&nbsp;

How much does a kitchen bump-out cost in Canada in 2026? Discover prices, cost per sq. ft., and key factors before starting your project.

In 2026, across Canada, a typical kitchen bump-out (or micro-extension) often falls between $30,000 and $70,000, depending on structural complexity and region. The cost per square foot generally ranges from $300 to $700, which is higher than for larger extensions due to fixed costs (engineering, mobilization). This estimate includes structure, foundation (often helical piles), high-performance insulation suited to Canadian climates, and interior finishing. While the price per square foot is higher than new construction, compared to a full multi-storey addition (often $150,000+), a micro-extension limits overall budget impact while addressing a specific space constraint. 

Kitchen Bump-Out Extension Cost in Canada in 2026

To maximize your storage space, we’ve compiled a ton of useful organization tips for your bedroom and kitchen.

For every storage space at home, there is inevitable long-term chaos. Fortunately for us, there are now many ways to organize these spaces, whether it's the wardrobe, kitchen cabinets or rooms like the laundry room. Apart from Ikea's convenient facilities, there are other ingenious and original tips that will help you optimize the organization of your closets.

How to Organize Your Cupboards

Kitchen and bathroom paint is specifically made for kitchens and bathrooms, two of the busiest rooms in the house. Learn why you should use it in those rooms...

Although kitchens and bathrooms are two distinct rooms with very different features, they both require a specific type of paint. Learn more about why regular paint isn't appropriate for these rooms:&nbsp;

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