Home Improvements

I have a ceiling that requires mud and tape. Full disclosure - the drywall install isn't great. It's passable, but will take a little extra work to make it look smooth. What can I expect to pay f...

5 March 27, 2018

Please note that the 28 pieces are not really 100% flat as they may appear to be so from looking at the picture. They are not straight 90 degrees and they would easily move due to erosion and the footsteps ...

1 March 26, 2018

Hello, I've been looking at some dated 1970's homes with the hope of doing a big reno. There is a potential one coming up, and the only drawback I can see to the layout, is there is is n...

6 March 30, 2018

Hello, My wife hired someone she knows to do a complete bathroom reno (before and after photos below). She did not get multiple quotes as it was someone she knew and trusted. However, the fin...

11 March 27, 2018

I have a big problem. I have a jacuzzi tub with a leaking faucet handle. The leak is under the tub, which is completely tiled in above the floor with a tiled (8 foot) step leading up to the top of...

5 March 29, 2018

The exposed side edges of my asphalt driveway have cracked, I had applied some asphalt repair/filler on the same spot a year ago. Is there a brand that will really seal the entire surfaces permanently ...

1 March 23, 2018

My 12 year old backyard measures 30 ft by 30 ft, It is full of weeds. I want to replace the backyard with new grass/sod How do I do it i.e procedure wise and the timings? What type of grass...

1 March 28, 2018

What is the best way to ensure that the 12 year old gas furnace will not start a fire or emit carbon monoxide? I do not want to ask a technician to inspect due to the cost. To save on the cost, I wil...

9 March 27, 2018

Should a discount for "good will" (example: $5000 less $500 good will net $4500.) be shown on an invoice? Or, should it be a net $4500.00 on the invoice?...

1 November 5, 2018

I have a glassed in sun porch that is the access to the backyard. The porch flooring is not insulated and has access approximately three feet above ground. This flooring is slanted toward the door. Therefore th...

2 January 13, 2019

Hi, On the summer of 2017 I started a renovation on my basement, mainly because the insulation was very bad (recent bought old bungalow from the 60s). Then, this past winter, I got s...

0 March 21, 2018

Hello, Last year I bought an old house (bungalow from the 60s) and I noticed during the winter that it was very cold in the basement. So I ripped the walls to see that the only insulation wa...

2 March 21, 2018

Any ideas other than kijiji where I can sell it? Is there a specific contractor classifieds?...

5 March 23, 2018

Hello, What is the labor cost for, Embassy MDF suspended ceiling system?...

0 March 19, 2018

Hello everyone! I am planning on installing a seperate enterance to my basement from my backyard. I am fairly new to this and want to educate myself on the process of the installation. I will be getti...

6 March 20, 2018

How much to remove an old fence and install a new one. It is 60 feet long and straight. It is the good neighbor format with the lattice at the top. ...

5 March 21, 2018

Hi there, I looking to get tapping and mudding done. Can anyone help to determined the avarage cost of tapping and mydding. Per linear foot or per square foot. Regards ...

6 March 19, 2018

Decided to finish out our detached garage with insulation, drywall, and recessed lighting. During the process, something occurred that caused several rooms INSIDE the house to lose power to the over...

5 March 19, 2018

Hello, I have a jack post in the basement of a home built in 1986 that a home inspector has flagged because there are no bolts, welding or brackets attaching it to the steel beam. Should I be worried&#...

6 March 22, 2018

Our attached garage has shifted, and is slanting to the front and side. An inspector told us we need to fix it. We are wondering how much re building it would be and would we need a permit to do so? ...

4 March 19, 2018