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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.
For pros · 6 min read
How to start a cleaning business in Ontario: licence, insurance, price
Ontario needs no provincial licence to clean homes. You do need a registered name if you use one, liability cover, a bond, a pricing method and first clients.
October 9, 2026
For pros · 6 min
How much do electricians and HVAC techs make in Ontario?
Job Bank puts Ontario medians at $34.00 an hour for electricians and $37.00 for heating and AC mechanics (2023-24). Ranges, Toronto figures, what moves pay.
October 9, 2026
For pros · 6 min
Contractor insurance in Ontario: CGL, WSIB, tools and vehicle cover
Most Ontario contractors carry $2M commercial general liability, WSIB if construction rules require it, tool cover and business-use auto. What each one does.
October 6, 2026
For pros · 7 min
How to get a Certificate of Qualification in Ontario (C of Q)
An Ontario C of Q comes from Skilled Trades Ontario after an apprenticeship or a Trade Equivalency Assessment and an exam. Compulsory trades need one to work.
October 6, 2026
For pros · 6 min
How to price handyman jobs in Ontario: hourly or flat?
Price handyman work in Ontario from your real costs: insurance, van, unpaid hours, both halves of CPP and HST. Then pick hourly, flat rate or a minimum.
October 3, 2026
For pros · 9 min
How to get a G3 or G2 gas technician licence in Ontario
In Ontario you get a G3, then a G2, from TSSA: an accredited course, a 75% exam and a practical test. The 2025 rule changes, costs, and how long it takes.
September 30, 2026
For pros · 9 min
Joining Doyo as a pro: the complete onboarding guide
Every step to approval on Doyo: identity, police record check, trade licence and $2M liability insurance, what each must show, and how you get paid.
September 22, 2026
For pros · 6 min
Working as an independent home-service pro in Ontario
Licences, insurance, HST and WSIB for tradespeople working for themselves in Ontario, what each one costs you, and how to get steady local jobs.
September 14, 2026