Home Improvements

I am about to finish my basement. The previous owners insulated the foundation walls with fibreglass batt insulation and have subsequently drywalled all the foundation walls. Can I leave this insulation in plac...

7 June 17, 2016

I own a bungalow and would like to do an add-on to the side of the house where the main entrance is. I want this add- on to service as both a garage used mostly as storage but also as a "mud room" where...

4 March 25, 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 March 22, 2016

Question about re spraying stucco ceiling. Minor repair. The tape is bubbling. The ceiling has NOT been painted. What is a standard price per sqft. to spray a ceiling? I have the materials and t...

0 March 20, 2016

Is it normal for an eaves replacement company to request deposit? I worry about handing over cash before a job. What happens if they just spend it and don't show up? If it's legit and/or nor...

9 March 22, 2016

Just curious when I'm invoicing. I have a job right now doing a landscaping project for $3145.86. The total material cost is $1722+tax with a $100 delivery fee and my labour for the project ...

7 June 1, 2018

Electricity usage is four times higher than usual. Toronto Hydro can't find what is wrong. I am waiting for Measurement Canada to check the meter. Yesterday, I turned all the breakers off and turned th...

11 March 22, 2016

I'm trying to figure out a good price to charge for painting/drywall and taping. Anyone charge similar? Priming: .30/sqft Painting walls: .80 - 1.00 /sqft. Painting Baseboar...

2 March 20, 2016

Hello all, My parents have recently signed to purchase a new home (in Ontario, Canada) as first-time buyers. We had a structural upgrades meeting with the decor centre (will have a decor ...

6 March 23, 2016

Hello. I would like my basement drywalled and taped. What do you guys charge per square foot to only install the drywall? A general idea. (basement is empty and newly framed right) What do you...

13 April 23, 2016

Hello. What do you charge per square foot to paint walls only with 2 coats of paint? Some rooms have furniture and some are empty. Is there a price difference with furniture? No priming involved ...

10 May 14, 2016

Hi guys, Wanted to seek some advice. I have a plywood floor that has over a apx 1 cm thick cement level. I need to align the floor, move up one side of it apx couple cm up. Is there a way I can b...

3 March 18, 2016

Looking to replace this exhaust fan that is shared by 2 bathrooms with a better unit. The old unit doesn't move air fast enough Thinking of either: a) replace the unit b) install separate e...

2 March 18, 2016

Hello, I'm interested in a rough quote to refinish (soft sand, touch ups staining and recoat with urethane) old existing wood baseboards, doors and door cases. Thank you. Dragos...

1 March 17, 2016

Looking to knock out a wall that the bathroom shares with a closet in the other room, close off that closet in the other room and turn that into an area for a urinal. Plumbing would need to be added and I&#...

3 March 17, 2016

What would it cost to convert 3500 SF flat roof to an A-frame type pitched roof? In centre might be room for a small loft....

3 March 15, 2016

Thinking of building up one floor on building instead of replacing 3500 SF flat roof, to make a one room loft. Simple structure, with plumbing for a bathroom as only additional feature. Slanted roof f...

2 March 17, 2016

Hi, What would be the estimated cost to enclose a foyer/Juliet Balcony, aprox 40sq ft, build a inside wall 8X10 and extend daughters room over this space?...

0 March 15, 2016

Looking to cost out a single story addition to a 2 story home, no basement required, approx. 20 x 20. Making space for living area, master bedroom with walk-in closet....

4 March 16, 2016

How much does it cost roughly to renovate a 1000 square feet basement?...

9 March 17, 2016