Home Improvements

I'm going to renovate my house and I want to change a roofing slope. My house designer proposed 4/12 slope, but I want a 2/12 or a flat roof. As far as I know, a flat roof is much more expe...

3 May 30, 2018

Hello, We had a contractor install Torly's Vinyl plank flooring throughout the house. They had great reviews on Homestars (winning best of awards for past 5 years) and they only do flooring a...

2 May 30, 2018

I have water in my basement. Not sure if I should be calling a contractor or a plumber or who would be the best to handle this issue?...

6 May 29, 2018

Hi Everyone, I'm looking to get my roof redone in the near future and in the process of getting a couple of quotes and there seem to be some mixed opinion between contractors. I live in an older...

3 May 28, 2018

Currently in the middle of a long and stressful Reno of a house is Scarborough. Around November of 2017 the contractor hired some company to pave the driveway. At first glance I could tell of some deficiencies&...

1 May 31, 2018

I had my basement finished about 4 years ago. At that point I elected to use Roxul mineral wool insulation over fiberglass due to its superior ability to resist mold/water etc. Overall I was very happy ...

3 May 30, 2018

in Alberta (Calgary), what is the cost now a days for someone to come mud tape sand a basement. Per square foot what are people charging? Any feed back is great. Thanks ...

2 May 28, 2018

What are the average current labor rates for different trades? Thanks in advance....

0 May 27, 2018

We have a concrete deck that sits about 6 ft. high from the ground. It has tar paper attached underneath on bottom. Would this not cause the concrete to break down from moisture?...

3 May 24, 2018

What would be the thickness of the chip board floor and the joists dimensions under it, in the house built in 1989 in Brampton? Thanks...

3 May 24, 2018

We are a family of 5 living in a 3000 sq/ft home needing to replace our 12-year-old water softener and are looking for suggestions on the best units available. Based on my own research I'm currently...

0 May 23, 2018

How much would it cost approximately to put insulation and vinyl siding on 1100 square foot house? It would be going over asbestos siding. ...

0 May 23, 2018

Hi, Is it possible to move Forced air Natural GAS furnace as well as Tank less water heater to un-insulated Cold-room which is approx 25 feet from existing location? And how much it cost? Cold...

6 May 23, 2018

When I turned on the water to my exterior tap this past weekend water leaked from the tap and possibly from the exterior pipe. There were no leaks in the house. Approximately how much should I expect to pay fo...

2 May 23, 2018

We recently had to have our bathroom reno'd due to water leaking. We were in a rush because I was on bed rest with twins due any day and this is the only bathroom in a house with 6 kids and 2 adults. We fou...

8 May 29, 2018

I've got a few steps outdoors leading to my basement and I have been looking for a way to make them properly slip-proof. Being in BC, it rains constantly and algae growth is a nightmare to constantly...

0 May 22, 2018

I have read information on this topic but its confusing to me. In my case, this is a brand new build and foundation cement was poured last October and is now May. There is black water-proofing membrane on...

2 May 23, 2018

I got a concrete slab poured for a garage with an 8” curb. There is quite a bit of honey combing on the exterior of the slab. Is this normal?...

6 May 21, 2018

Which is better for a patio in Calgary flagstone or stamped concrete? What would be the cost for each I have about 42sq/m?...

1 May 20, 2018

Deck has not be attended to since we moved here 5 years ago. Looks the worst for wear but overall, not in bad shape except for looking very gray from weather and few boards looking a bit rotten and 1 corner...

9 June 3, 2018