Home Improvements

We have lived in our 3 storey, flat roof townhome for 2.5 years (built in 2015) now and we have had water penetration during heavy rainstorms or snow melts 5 times now spread out over the 2.5 years....

1 August 13, 2022

Hi there, I am about to close on my new build and am considering getting the basement finished. Is there anything I should look out for or wait for before getting this done? I did not opt to have th...

0 August 2, 2022

I want to insulate my basement floor and install engineered flooring. Should I use 1” ridged foam then plywood or pressboard below the engineered flooring?...

1 July 29, 2022

I’m looking for an estimated cost to remove a very large tree that is growing very close to the cottage. I've included a photo for reference. ...

1 July 26, 2022

Hi, I’m looking for a ballpark estimate of what it may cost to raise a 1500 sq ft single storey cottage and install steel piers to raise the cottage above the flood zone. The property is on Pelee Island&...

1 July 26, 2022

I have a rental 40 gallon hot water gas tank. How much would it cost to buy a new one and install?...

3 July 26, 2022

What are some valuable tips for designing a basement renovation? Thanks!...

1 July 16, 2022

Please provide an estimate for the total cost of the following addition to my home. The materials used to be mid-level. 1. An all-season solarium - 12'X15' 2. A kitchen extension - 8'X15' ...

1 July 13, 2022

The complete fridge freezes like the top freezer. This happens with both propane and electric....

0 July 10, 2022

Looking for bathroom ventilation fan for a upper story with R50 attic insulation. Noticed many fans have a warning "Not to be installed in a ceiling thermally insulated to a value greater than R40. (Thi...

1 July 7, 2022

Trying to figure out what to go with? My concern about tiling the floor (which of course can be customized for size versus a pre-fab base) is the grout .... over time with all the water can affect ...

5 July 29, 2022

I'm an experienced Painter and new to Bellville area. Could someone advice me on Sq ft pricing for new construction and re paints.....

0 June 23, 2022

Bought a home with a two bedroom basement, separate entrance, full bathroom, and most of the kitchen space completed. Kitchen is missing the fan and stove hook up. Has a sink and fridge working alre...

4 June 22, 2022

My soffit area needed to be opened, my house was built in the 1950's and the fascia wood is a 1" board that were nailed in, I was told that normally it is a 1/4" plywood that is used for...

5 July 3, 2022

In Quebec is a siding installer or carpenter able to remove an aluminum chimney fasten to the roof and side of the house? ...

1 June 22, 2022

Hi i am trying to understand the exact stages of inspection for each realm of work associated with making a legal basement, Like before framing after framing , what type of plumbing work etc ...

2 June 16, 2022

If I am having my legal basement rental done do I need a licensed plumber to do the work or must it simply be to OBC and inspections, and or can i do it my self, all the relevant permits are in place an...

2 June 22, 2022

I have an at grade area (5'x5') of exterior brick that is frequently damp. It seems worse after it rains but it will stay damp days and even weeks without rain. There is a outdoor faucet in the...

1 June 14, 2022

What would it cost to build a basement foundation on a piece of land that previously had a home that burned down? We don't know for sure yet, if the concrete was all removed though, it might ne...

0 June 13, 2022

Basement contractor put vinyl planks with no padding. Planks are 7 mm thick but the concrete floor is not level. As I step on it I feel it depressing/ going down and popping back out. It has been directly ...

2 June 13, 2022