Home Improvements

Please help. Contractor was supposed to do exposed aggregate. Poured cement, put on retardant, left it on in hot sun for a good day then tried to wash it off. Spent ten hours straight the first day a...

5 September 25, 2023

I have a leak in my basement (possibly the entrance and stairs area) and it happened when it was raining very hard a few days ago. I removed the drywalls and the floor of that area and noticed the leak ...

1 June 28, 2017

How much does a centralized AC cost for a 1686 sq. ft new build house, basement is still unfinished? ...

6 June 27, 2017

I had a flood in our finished basement with over 3" of water. The insurance contractor has removed the laminate flooring and baseboards. Should they also remove the drywall from behind the baseboards?...

6 June 28, 2017

Roughly, how much would it cost and how many hours would it take to have drywall and new tile installed around a standard size tub (3 walls: from top of tub to ceiling, walls; 2 walls @3ft wide&...

7 July 1, 2017

Replacing basement splitting 6x6 wood beam, supported on fondation walls with 3 steel jack posts cemented in floor. Span of posts are 7', length of existing beam is 31'. Would like to replace wi...

8 June 27, 2017

I would like a 12x24 deck with 4 stairs down and a hinged gate at the top of the stairs. The bottom should be closed with lattuce and balisters 4 inches appart. Posts are to be dug and cemented. What would t...

3 June 27, 2017

We are closing off a 4'x8' door way between two commercial office spaces as we have sold two of our three units. It is an inside wall. Do we have to use 5/8 dry wall or is 1/2 okay? Is the...

7 June 28, 2017

What is your rate? Is it the same for an emergency?...

7 June 29, 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....

4 June 28, 2017

Tiling stair treads: currently the treads are 3/4 inch plywood. What recommendations do you have to achieve adequate substrate?...

4 June 26, 2017

I had a asphalt driveway installed a week ago. When I park on it overnight there are tire impressions. I believe that the roller wasnt heavy enough. Can I re roll it myself with a heavier roller or Is it too la...

0 June 24, 2017

I am looking for Options, prices in today market cannot buy you anything with $100.000 mortgage but I am looking to get a better idea. I am looking to build a small house 2 bedroom can I do something wi...

4 June 26, 2017

I rent in calif a studio- legally how far are the studs in the wall suppose to be to the next stud of a 8x12 room. Also where my stove is i have no hood vent for the heat to go out, is that legal or up to b...

2 June 24, 2017

Because my contractor is clueless, who doesn't even know the importance of expansion joint between house wall and concrete sidewalk that they just build. My question is - if it's against the bui...

0 June 22, 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....

7 June 23, 2017

I've hired a contractor to put up a fence. The quality and workmanship is terrible and I'm not very happy with it. No contract was drawn up, a quote was agreed on via text. I have not paid him anyth...

3 June 22, 2017

I am looking to get a 20x20 patio cover with an asphalt shingle gable roof built in my backyard. The cover would not have any electrical, ligting or skylights.I have a quote for $25,000 which seems ...

5 June 22, 2017

Does anyone have advice for dealing with a grumpy neighbour who wont let you onto their property to construct a property fence or make other changes where there is no other access? I would appreciate if ...

2 June 21, 2017

I have a house, 1930ish with wooden slat walls under drywall type material. The previous homeowner put wood panelling over everything. I would like to put 1 inch rigid foam with drywall overtop. Is the rigi...

2 June 21, 2017