Home Improvements

I have a sun porch - approximately 15' X 33', on a cement block foundation. The crawlspace is 4' high. I would like to fill the crawlspace floor with a rough concrete floor. What would th...

2 April 17, 2015

Hi, I am building a house and the design calls for two interior pocket doors that are fire rated up to BC building codes as it would separate a shared space and then a separate suite. Any ideas on wher...

3 April 7, 2015

How much would it cost to paint cupboards and add a few more cupboard? I need more cupboards but I hate the red color on the cupboards I have right now. Only looking for estimates right now. Thank...

5 July 16, 2016

300 sq foot living room. How much would it cost to put down hardwood floors? Thanks....

5 April 6, 2015

How much would something like this cost? I would also like a pond with fish. Interested in only cost right now. Thanks....

1 April 2, 2015

The driveway is 80x12ft. Thanks....

1 April 1, 2015

I am an independent (work by myself) handyman with over 20 years in the general contracting field. I was retained by a lady through a referral do fix a moldy shower stall. Upon inspection, there ...

4 April 2, 2015

Let's say 1200 s/f bungalow for the estimation. Only looking for cost right now. Thank you...

1 March 31, 2015

We are finishing the basement in our duplex and have gotten a few different quotes. It is currently unfinished builder's grade. One wall of the basement is the shared wall with our neighbour. It is pla...

8 April 5, 2015

I wonder if the overlap is important when installing anti-rodent trim at the bottom of the siding. Is there a difference to install it with an overlap or not?...

2 March 30, 2015

I'm using 8" durisol block for foundation. The garage is located downtown Toronto. Thanks....

2 March 31, 2015

I have read all terms/privacy & ask if my question is not to be put in this forum-excuse me & advise. The handyman had a very objectionable way of dealing with me, however that being said, one ca...

5 March 31, 2015

My house is a 1 1/2 storey clapboard house. The existing detached garage is leaning and is rotten at the back so needs to be replaced. The new garage needs to complement the house. I would like to find ...

3 March 28, 2015

We are finishing our basement and the flooring right now is just builder's concrete. We live in Alberta and there doesn't seem to be any moisture or mould issues in the basement (thus far!)...

8 September 30, 2015

The wall in question is between a reception area and a yoga studio. I was told the wall is not insulated and was not "properly built" and is a hanging wall. The floors in the heritage building are so ...

1 March 27, 2015

How much would something like this cost? It looks like my bathroom, probably the same size. - we need to change the tub, toilet and the floor as well; the floor area outside the tub is 25 sq feet...

9 April 28, 2015

Hello, Is it by law in Richmond Hill if the fence can be approx. 6 ft tall with about 1 foot of lattice on top? Total height of the fence is 7 with the lattice. This is beside our neighbours on t...

5 March 22, 2015

How much would something like this cost? I like the style. We are looking to have our driveway paved as well as adding an interlock walkway and front porch. Only looking for cost at this point. ...

1 March 22, 2015

I need an idea of the cost related to preparing a piece of land for a manufactured home. I have a run down barn that is on a concrete slab that we need removed and prepared to be placed a manufactured home. ...

1 March 25, 2015

My property is restricted to adding a second dwelling that is a manufactured home. What companies make them and deliver them in the Lower Mainland, preferably around Maple Ridge?...

1 March 18, 2015