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Practical home care for Toronto, York Region and the rest of the GTA — what things cost, what the law says, and what to do before winter.
Costs · 9 min read
How much does a new furnace cost in Ontario? (2026)
A new gas furnace installed in Ontario costs about $3,500 to $10,000 in 2026. Prices by type, what adds to a quote, rent vs buy, and heat pump rebates.
October 27, 2026
Costs · 9 min
How much does it cost to install a toilet in Ontario? (2026)
Swapping a toilet in Ontario costs about $200 to $450 in labour, plus $100 to $700 for the toilet. Moving one needs a permit and a 306A plumber. 2026 prices.
October 27, 2026
Costs · 9 min
How much does it cost to move across Canada? (2026)
Full-service movers charge $4,500 to $9,500 to take a two- or three-bedroom home from Toronto to Vancouver in 2026. Routes, containers, DIY and tax rules.
October 13, 2026
Costs · 6 min
How much does interior painting cost in Ontario? (2026)
Interior painting in the GTA costs about $2 to $5.50 per sq ft of wall in 2026, or $400 to $900 a bedroom. Room and whole-house ranges, and how Doyo quotes.
October 9, 2026
Costs · 6 min
How much does basement finishing cost in Ontario? (2026)
Finishing a GTA basement costs about $35 to $80 per sq ft in 2026, and $80 to $150 for a legal suite. Bathroom, waterproofing and permit costs, and Doyo quotes.
October 6, 2026
Costs · 6 min
How much does house cleaning cost in Ontario? (2026)
A regular house clean in Toronto and York Region costs about $150 to $340 a visit, or $40 to $65 per cleaner per hour. Deep cleans run $200 to $750.
October 6, 2026
Costs · 6 min
Are gutter guards worth it? Cost in Ontario (2026)
Installed gutter guards in Ontario cost about $7 to $12 a foot for aluminum and $15 to $30 for micro-mesh in 2026. Which types work under maples, and the catch.
October 3, 2026
Costs · 6 min
How much do movers cost in Toronto and the GTA? (2026)
Two movers and a truck cost about $120 to $180 an hour in Toronto in 2026; a one-bedroom move is often $450 to $1,100. Extra fees, condo rules and Doyo's rate.
October 3, 2026
Costs · 7 min
What does a handyman charge per hour in Ontario? (2026)
Most GTA handymen charge $60 to $120 an hour in 2026, usually with a one-hour or $100 to $200 minimum. What drives the rate, and Doyo's $57.50 an hour price.
October 1, 2026
Costs · 6 min
How much does move-out cleaning cost in Toronto? (2026)
Move-out cleaning in Toronto runs about $200–$350 for a one-bedroom and $400–$600 for a three-bedroom house in 2026. What's included, and Doyo's price.
September 30, 2026
Costs · 6 min
How much does gutter cleaning cost in Ontario? (2026)
Eavestrough cleaning in Ontario costs about $150 to $225 for a bungalow and $185 to $400 for a two-storey home in 2026. What moves it, and Doyo's storey price.
September 29, 2026
Costs · 6 min
How much does a mouse exterminator cost in Ontario? (2026)
Getting rid of mice in Ontario usually costs $150 to $475 in 2026, up to $1,000 for severe cases; sealing is often extra. What drives it, and Doyo's price.
September 29, 2026
Costs · 7 min
How much does snow removal cost in Ontario? (2026)
Snow removal in the GTA runs about $50–$150 a visit or $400–$900 a season for one driveway. On Doyo a visit is $86.25, salt included. Here is how to choose.
September 28, 2026
Costs · 7 min
How much does a plumber cost in Ontario? (2026 prices)
Ontario plumbers charge about $90 to $200 an hour, usually with a $90 to $200 call-out. Faucet, toilet and pipe repair ranges for 2026, and Doyo's set prices.
September 28, 2026
Costs · 7 min
How much does furnace repair cost in Ontario? (2026)
Furnace repairs in Ontario usually cost $150 to $1,200 in 2026, a tune-up $100 to $300. Part-by-part ranges, repair vs replace, and Doyo's $201.25 maintenance.
September 28, 2026
Costs · 7 min
How much does an electrician cost in Ontario? (2026)
GTA electricians charge about $100 to $150 an hour in 2026. Outlet, light fixture, pot light and 200 A panel upgrade ranges, ESA fees, and Doyo's set prices.
September 28, 2026
Costs · 6 min
How much does drain cleaning cost in Ontario? (2026)
Clearing a sink or tub drain costs about $150 to $350 in Ontario; a main line $250 to $650 and hydro-jetting up to $1,400. 2026 ranges and Doyo's $253 price.
September 28, 2026
Costs · 5 min
House cleaning cost in Toronto and York Region (2026)
What a house clean costs on Doyo in Toronto and York Region, fee included, how long a clean really takes, and the five things that move the price.
September 10, 2026