Home Improvements

Approximate cost of 370 lineal feet, 5 foot high, white chain link, with 2 man gates installed?...

0 September 11, 2016

Hi, I have purchased a 4 plex unit, and currently it is baseboard heating. the unit is about 30 years old. I am willing to consider putting in Natural Gas. Would someone have an idea of how much it ...

1 September 10, 2016

Hi all, I recently had a reputable contracting/design firm design a 700 square foot basement reno in St. Thomas ON (near London) and later furnish a quote. I think their quote is quite high a...

9 September 12, 2016

We live in a R2000 home, 5 years old with no central AC. We have an air exchanger but don't run it in summer because it doesn't cycle on and off. We keep the fan running on the furnace. We leave a c...

1 January 21, 2017

I might want to have one wall installed with wallpaper. The wall is 7' x 8'. How much is it to install just for labour? Thanks...

4 November 14, 2017

My house has a rectangular patio delimited by walls, with foundation. The soil under the patio is clay and, after repeated freezing, the patio pulled slightly the corner of the house. There are now ...

3 September 10, 2016

Hi, We live in a classic Montreal attached triplex. We have a perfectly rectangular home of 25'x40'. We have a large backyard of an additional 25'x35'. We would like to add another room a...

1 September 8, 2016

Hey everyone, Just a quick question. How are paint jobs quoted? I've done a lot of painting in my life. I'm not a professional painter with decades of experience, but I'm an hones...

4 September 9, 2016

I signed a contract for a new roof with Company A, which included removal of the existing shingles before attaching the new metal roof. Company A used subcontractors (Company B). Company B removed ...

2 September 8, 2016

I have 2 6 x6 pressure treated wood posts on my front gallery that I would like to cover for maintenance purposes. Would anyone have any suggestions what I can use? I have not found anything in my local har...

3 September 9, 2016

What is the average rate to pay a roofer per bundle in Ontario?...

0 September 7, 2016

We are doing a reno in our kitchen. It has popcorn ceiling. We would also like to add recessed lighting. My question is about the vapour barrier. There is currently a 2mm vapour in attic. Can you add a va...

7 September 9, 2016

How much will it cost to open up a ceiling - making it like a vaulted ceiling with exposed trusses, including insulationg the roof, installing and painting the drywall. approx.50 sq meters?...

0 September 7, 2016

Hello everyone, I have a question in regards to the job that was completed. I am a subcontractor and I did a job for the contactor who did not pay me. I know that the client was very happy with my jo...

3 September 8, 2016

My kitchen floor is sloping and sagging. The kitchen is an addition to a mobile home. Could you tell me the cost?...

4 October 9, 2016

Hello, I'll try to keep this short. I've considered several different options of figuring out the "forever home." While I'm still trying to figure out the knockdown and build vs. maj...

5 September 27, 2016

Where can I find reviews for doing a separate entrance for the basement?...

0 September 5, 2016

What would it cost to open up existing bedroom closet that currently has only one door. It's difficult to reach clothes at the back. The same closet in master bedroom has two doors, opening in the midd...

1 September 5, 2016

Hi, My contractor is unable to pay his sub-contractor and has asked me to pay the sub-contractor direct from the next goal payment from our contract? What should I do? The work has now stoppe...

9 September 5, 2016

My 2-story house is already at max footprint so the only option for a deck or sunroom is on the roof of my garage. It's a double with a peak roof, no interior ceiling, just trusses. Do I need engine...

2 September 5, 2016