Home Improvements

Hi, I am planning on building a 1250 sq ft 2 storey home form 4 x40 ft containers resting on piers. I need an idea of what it will cost for interior framing and drywall finish. So will be 4 units Each...

1 February 25, 2016

I am living in Quebec. I have a Province license only. How could I get a federal construction license, so I could work out of the Province?...

2 February 25, 2016

Hi guys, My name is Adrian and I plan to start my own roofing company. I worked with so many companies and I'm tired of being the number 2 guy. I feel that my former bosses aren't as hungry as I ...

2 February 29, 2016

What is the average cost to replace carpeted stairs with vaneer step and risers? Approximately 30 steps. Thanks...

2 February 25, 2016

New to Calgary. Wondering about rates for sub work and for homeowners, for walkable roofs, new roofs. I'm seeing 54-75$ a sq and homeowners I've gathered around 250 a sq....

23 April 26, 2016

How much is the Caledonia garage Vince Stewart built?...

2 February 25, 2016

My kitchen is 15x20 with a vinyl floor. How much would it cost approximately to remove vinyl and install ceramic tile?...

2 February 23, 2016

I recently pulled off old wood paneling in my basement, and would like to insulate it using rigid foam (silverboard or durofoam). Behind the panelling, there is tar paper, and 1x2" studs...

6 March 13, 2017

Work was done on our apt with no permit by a contractor but we did have a written contract. He did 3/4 of the work and now wants to be paid in full. He now wants all his money and won't finish. Says if ...

9 March 3, 2016

I want to finish the basement in a new home and am not sure whether to drywall the ceiling or walls first....

14 March 9, 2016

So I have a question about how the whole tax receipts work. Say I buy a table saw for $300 and the store taxes me $39. This tax of $39, is that what is deducted at the end of the year at tax tim...

7 February 22, 2016

Hello, We are looking for a rough estimate for the following project. We want to know if what we expect is actual or if we are way off in terms of cost. We live in Ottawa and would like to add a 20x...

5 February 21, 2016

Quote to finish sanding approx 2-3x6 areas of wall, prepare to paint and painting a room 15 x 16' room. Only looking for cost at this time....

3 March 3, 2016

I have to install some sort of temporary ceiling at 6'2" in basement to pass inspection, then take it up to full height afterward. What is most cost effective way to do that and end up at 8 feet he...

1 February 20, 2016

Hi, We'd like to build a simple cottage and only need it framed so it's water tight ie windows, exterior cladding and roof installed. We prefer to see the framing and just paint it as we don&...

1 February 17, 2016

Why do builders leave the exterior concrete foundation bare? The least that they could do is match it's colour to the rest of the exterior walls. Haven't they invented any other concrete colours oth...

2 February 18, 2016

Any of the better contractors with same credentials as us try any 100 "cost plus" approaches recently with quotes? And results. Keep getting people calling with half the budget as what's need...

2 February 17, 2016

Just wondering what the average cost is for demolish and removal of a 1100 sqf bungalow in Edmonton. I'm looking to subdivide the lot, sell one side, and build on the other side. Any idea what it co...

4 December 31, 2018

A few days ago I had a company over to clean my furnace, ducts and registers, but the company owner said he doesn't do bathroom vent cleaning. My house has bird mites. Every time vent is on,...

1 February 15, 2016

What is the approx cost to convert garage (20 x 24) in a bungalow into living space (with basement), and build out garage?...

2 February 17, 2016