THE IMPORTANCE OF PERMITS

Whether building or renovating , make sure the work is permitted . Permitted work will be inspected to ensure it is done properly and at the end of the day , if you run into issues such as electrical failures or plumbing leaks , you will be covered by your insurance . - Mike Holmes Jr ., As told to Marc & Mandy

RENO MESS

My biggest reno pet peeve is disorganization , dirt , debris and mess . If you can ' t find your tools or you can ' t see the floor because there is a pile of debris there , you are doing it wrong . Just clean up ! - Bryan Baeumler , As told to Marc & Mandy

NEGOTIATING IN REAL ESTATE

With negotiation , it is important not to get too emotionally attached to the property . If you are dead set on buying a certain piece of property , it lessens your ability to negotiate . Make sure you keep a little bit of emotional separation from the property during the negotiating phase . - Todd Talbot , As told to Marc & Mandy

INSPIRATION IN NATURE

I enjoy mixing metals and it is a design trend I ' ve embraced in our hotel and in our own home . I like seeing how things normally exist in nature , living together harmoniously . I try to bring that into the home as well . - Sarah Baeumler , As told to Marc & Mandy