Home Improvements

I am considering having a deck built - an elevated free-standing 'flush beam deck' that would start 1" away from the fronting on the existing long, narrow deck. The existing deck is supported...

3 July 26, 2016

I was reading about whether or not Tyvek should be put against a concrete basement wall before the batt insulation goes in, and I'm seeing contradictory things. On the company's website it says Tyve...

0 July 24, 2016

My deck footings (8" tubes) were poured yesterday morning and I wasn't able to get home to check on the curing for about 10 hours after. When I got home, all the concrete seemed to be "...

0 July 23, 2016

Hi, Please provide a compete cost for a 2nd level deck, with railings, privacy screens, stairs to lower level. Options: Materials: PT wood, cedar, composite Railing...

2 August 11, 2016

I want to convert my deck into an all seasoned living space. How much would that cost in Vaughan, ON?...

1 July 23, 2016

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....

2 July 22, 2016

Mounting 3 ceiling fan lights on 11ft. concrete ceilings in condo. One room has a box for a pre-existing light tied to a wall switch, other two rooms have a wall-switch tied to a wall sconce that will be r...

0 July 21, 2016

Hello, I'm planning to build a storage shed 12-ft x 6-ft in the backyard. How much will it cost to dig 6 holes, I guess, at least 8" wide, with sono tube filled with concrete wit...

1 July 21, 2016

I need help matching some pillows to my rug. The majority of my house is very grey, so I wanted to add some colour to the living room. I need help figuring out what pillows I could put on my sectional! ...

3 September 22, 2021

We purchased a floor last year and a new laminate floor had just been installed. One year later and the floor creaks with each step. I am assuming this is not correct. Is it a big issue to rectify? Is it...

5 July 21, 2016

Should I have expected my eves troughs to be damaged during roof replacement? When I got quotes, and let the context there was no mention of potential damage to my eves troughs and soffits, now the...

4 July 24, 2016

I am wanting to enclose my carport that is connected to the house with bedrooms above. The carport area that will be enclosed is 11 1/2 wide and 22 feet long. What can I expect to pay for this? Includ...

0 July 19, 2016

If I already have a carpet and underpad I want installed how much would just the installation cost per sqft? Also, if I have a straight, half enclosed carpeted staircase how much would it cost...

6 December 3, 2017

What is a ball park estimate of constructing a detached 2 car garage at the back of the house in Burlington,Ontario? Thank you in advance....

1 July 19, 2016

My friend help me replace my furnace at home, he has gas license, but can't tag the job. Is it mandatory in Quebec to tag it even if I'm replacing the furnace? Will it affect my insuranc...

1 July 19, 2016

What would the cost be to remove a chimney from the roof all the way to the basement?...

0 July 18, 2016

Hi there, I live in a side split and I want to add an extension off the side. What I want is a two story with the bottom being a garage and maybe a mud room leading into the house and the top having two ...

2 July 18, 2016

How much would the cost of materials be to replace the shingles of a 1300 sq ft house and 600 sq ft garage in Edmonton?...

3 July 20, 2016

We are looking to replace the flooring in our older home and are debating between "Wood look" vinyl or laminate. We have heard good things about both but like the idea of being able to loose lay th...

4 July 18, 2016

What is the best way to change the colour of these dark kitchen cabinets into a more modern look of cloud white for example?...

2 July 15, 2016