Home Improvements

So I have a contract that specifically stated "remove old roofing material to bare wood." The workers refused because it was too hard and taking too long. (They were stuck to the ice and water)....

2 September 15, 2017

I have a house built in 1960 with a un-heated garage. The 3 of the garage exterior walls are in brick attached to 2x4 structure with nails. So in order it looks like the following: bricks, air gap,...

1 September 14, 2017

Located in Airdrie Alberta, Canada. I'm running a circuit out for a hot tub and all is good except for where the disconnect is going to be. Attached a picture. In the vicinity is a window, a ...

4 September 16, 2017

Is it possible to spray foam insulation (about 1") and then put R22 or so, batting on top of that? We would do this only for exterior walls. The walls are concrete blocks....

4 September 16, 2017

Using a pressure washer. What psi output is needed to remove paint spots from a concrete slab?...

1 September 21, 2017

We have a little moisture coming in from the basement floor and we want to seal it before finishing the basement. Is the Blueskin product (the one you paint on) a good solution or is it just for exterio...

2 September 12, 2017

I've been reading a lot about this before I start... I have a small room that has 3 sides interior walls and one cinder block partially underground wall (can look out window to garden). I'll h...

2 September 21, 2017

I found this picture on TrustedPros and may be interested in a similar project but would first like to know what the estimated cost would be....

3 September 11, 2017

I have a room where the walls are covered with 100s of thumb tack holes. What's the best way to repair these walls?...

3 September 21, 2017

Hello, I have a 2 year old home. There is a water penetration during heavy rain in the garage. Some water drips from the ceiling causing puffy area on the OSB sheathing and some water seems to come out ...

2 October 19, 2017

What is the cost for insulated skirting on a mobile home in Alberta?...

1 September 13, 2017

What would a ballpark figure be to upgrade a residential triplex from 60 amp to 100 amp for 3 units. Hydro requires a new service cap, conduit to a new 3 meter base, and conduit to 3 units. the first un...

5 September 10, 2017

i have a 5 bd home for private sale (York area), upstairs fully reno'd, downstairs open pallet pre-plumbed all the fixtures, possible income property - 2 suites. How do I reach contracto...

0 September 9, 2017

I want to close up an existing gas fireplace. Exterior of "chimney/flue" is cedar shingles (no brick) and will not be removed. We want to drywall the fireplace opening on the inside of the...

0 September 9, 2017

I have a permanent roof installed a few years ago. The installation was done over top of the original asphalt shingles. The other day I was checking on the eavestroughs and found out when tapping on the roof...

2 September 10, 2017

I have a composite deck but not secured well and rodents find their way under right now there is one that I am awaiting Orkin to remove because of bait they put down. I am not sure who to call to get this job d...

1 September 10, 2017

This shed is approximately 11 x 9 and was poorly constructed. It resides on gfs property. It should be demo'd but for time being (has stood for at least 10 years in Nova Scotia Canada) it needs rein...

1 September 10, 2017

Are residential roofing contractors required to have a C of Q in Nova Scotia? Are we supposed to have a signed contract and proof of their insurance?...

1 September 8, 2017

Is $10,000.00 to $11,000.00 a reasonable price for installation of interlocking bricks on a 300 square foot front lawn (including an asphalt parking spot)? They would be using Perma...

2 September 6, 2017

Looking for help and cautions when taking out an old nest from an exterior vent....

0 September 5, 2017