Home Improvements

Why won't cistern jet pump not stop running?...

1 July 8, 2017

Hello, I was just quoted $1775 for a job to repair toilet leak and rotted wood around toilet base. This includes cutting out of old/wet/rotted wood and adding additional 2x4 braces to help f...

6 July 7, 2017

My house is not air-conditioned. In the summer, I have to close the windows in the event of rain, there will be no one at home during working hours I have a dog and I do not want him to feel warm ...

1 July 10, 2017

I found this picture on TrustedPros and may be interested in a similar project but would first like to know what is on the walls? Is is wallpaper, slate, or something else?...

3 November 14, 2017

Wooden garage door that leads to the inside of the house does not automatically close (to the fullest) when it is released. It would leave a gap of 1/2" and it does not click to confirm that th...

3 July 6, 2017

Do I have to erect the fence post bellow frost line? If so how deep is a frost line in Mississauga?...

5 July 5, 2017

What are the most effective ways to clear a blocked kitchen sink? I have used a plastic rod (made specially for this purpose) with its numerous "sharp edges/wing type ends" along the who...

2 July 5, 2017

Which are the most effective ways to clear a blocked toilet due to the natural (bulk) discharges from the body? 100% for sure: there is nothing wrong with the toilet. Except to call a plumb...

3 July 7, 2017

Hi, I want to buy and develop land.. build homes. I want to run the project from obtaining financing, blueprints, zoning, permits, materials to organizing sub-contractors etc. Would I ha...

3 July 4, 2017

Hello how much would it cost to build a mortar bed for a stand up shower approximately 3.5'x6'? Not installing doors on the step just going to have a shower rod and also if you can help with esti...

1 July 4, 2017

I need your opinion - is the expansion joint important between the sidewalk and the house wall (foundation wall)? What if there isn't? Are there any codes or bylaws in Brampton about it?...

2 July 3, 2017

What is the average cost per square foot for exterior painting in Calgary?...

2 July 3, 2017

We had our basement renovated recently. While the tenants were moving in one of the tiles broke. We had the broken tile removed and will eventually have the tile replaced but my question is about how the tile w...

8 July 3, 2017

I have an existing deck. The top needs to be replaced, but everything underneath is still good. Do I have to replace it all or can I just put a new top on it?...

7 July 3, 2017

I am building a mudroom addition off my home and it is sitting on concrete peirs it is about 1 1/2 feet above grade and will be skirted in with vents. My question is should I put poly over the joist befo...

3 July 2, 2017

Plan on building a new modern 2 story approx 3700 sq ft. what should I expect to pay? How much is the structural fee and mechanical fee individually? and should I use a architect, architectural tec...

4 January 23, 2020

I like the shiny porcelain tile that looks like marble for my floors, will that stay in style? And is marble as slippery?...

4 July 3, 2017

What license or requirements are needed to perform the layout of new construction projects in British Columbia? ...

4 July 1, 2017

I am an interior fishing carpenter. I just moved to Vancouver BC. I am wondering how much do most experts in BC charge per ft for installing baseboard, casing, crown molding on labour only....

0 June 29, 2017

What is the cost to finish a basement? 1300 sq ft washroom 3 piece 10 foot ceiling sound insulation with metal channels finish cold room and insulate it bedroom with massive walk in closet kitc...

10 July 3, 2017