Home Improvements

Furnace, fridge, freezer, a couple of bedrooms and one of three bathrooms still has power. Stove, micro, master bedroom and kitchen lights have no power. Different areas of the house as we...

4 February 11, 2016

We are renovating a master bathroom and have a couple of questions. Is it necessary to have a tub in the master ensuite from a resale point of view when in fact there is a tub upstairs on the 2nd floor?&...

5 February 11, 2016

I have a 3,000 gallons septic tank that pumps the sewage to 3 consecutive chambers from premier tech. I was told last summer to have my pump emptied for premier tech to replace the filters. I have hired th...

4 February 14, 2016

We just purchased a new (to us) home. It doesn't have an over the range microwave and I would like one installed. There is a range hood that is vented over the stove right now. My question is -...

5 October 3, 2018

I plan on finishing my parents basement and after research I cant seem to decide on how to insulate it, everything seems to work for someone but doesnt work someone else if you know what im trying to say. ...

6 March 27, 2016

I have a drainage problem in my backyard which I believe is due to my neighbours's patio & rock garden, which is against the fence. My yard is a mud pit, can't even let my dogs out when it's...

13 April 30, 2016

We hired a contractor to build our home but he is hardly there and when he is he never finishes a job before moving on to another, like the electrical, plumbing and flooring are not complete, but ye...

9 February 12, 2016

We just moved into a 1940s house last spring. The upstairs is all original plaster on the walls and ceilings, and the bedroom at the front of the house has a number of cracks in the plaster ceiling, esp...

3 February 9, 2016

Hi, I need a rough quote for drywall. The area is roughly 800sq.ft. 5/8 drywall on ceiling and 1/2 inch for the rest. There is a 8x4 bathroom and I would like to use resilient channel. Only...

3 February 9, 2016

I currently have my laundry equipment in the basement but have become handicapped which makes it very difficult to handle. I live in a two story house, and moving laundry up or down from bsmt to second flo...

1 February 9, 2016

We are looking to replace our corner shower with and soaker tub and shower either all in one with a glass wall or two separate pieces. We've also been looking at a corner Steam Planet unit - steam shower&#...

1 February 9, 2016

What is the complete interior door installation price in Toronto?...

2 May 19, 2016

Hi, It's hard to find someone to just decorate a couple of rooms because everyone seems to only do large jobs, basement renos, bathroom, etc. What kind of contractor do we hire to dec...

1 February 8, 2016

What is the average cost for a structural engineer in Langley?...

1 February 8, 2016

Hi there, I am hoping to make various home improvements to my home this summer, and I am trying to budget for these services. What are the average estimates for the following services? - Regu...

1 February 11, 2016

Hi there, I am wondering what the average estimates are for lawn maintenance and snow removal services. I realize that the estimates will largely vary upon request. However, what would be the averag...

0 February 6, 2016

Lawn left to grow 2ft. long on 1 acre home lot. What would it cost to get lawn back to normal?...

1 February 7, 2016

How much does it cost to install a rough-in for basement bathroom? And how much would it cost to finish this washroom/bathroom?...

5 February 9, 2016

The sink is located in an island within the kitchen, infront of the fridge....

4 March 2, 2016

I am unable to find a store that will sell multi coloured river rocks (a combination of light brown + greyish +, white + spots of black, spots of pink etc, etc) I do not want...

2 February 6, 2016