Home Improvements

We have condensation in about half of the 21 window units in our home and need to do something about this. We are seniors and will be moving to a seniors accommodation in a few years or longer if our health st...

4 May 4, 2014

Our telposts need adjusting in our house. We had a contractor come out and adjusted them but they adjusted too much and when I tried to call them back they wouldn't answer. They dropped the floor too mu...

2 April 28, 2014

I'm a single mom who saved for yrs to replace my kitchen. This company convinced me they would give me the kitchen of my dreams! They ruined and damaged my house making me pay for all there damage and ...

18 August 7, 2015

We have a drop ceiling in our basement. Currently there is plain exposed lightbulbs for lighting. We are having our basement bathroom renovated this fall (it's still in it's planning with wife)...

3 April 30, 2014

I was told if you insulate with pink and gyproc without heating it will cause mold and mildew to form behind the walls. Does the same apply if using spray foam with gyproc board over top of the interior walls a...

2 April 26, 2014

Does the contractor determine the cost by the decking floor space or the structure overall?...

4 April 26, 2014

I have notice estimated quotes on here for home additions, etc. We are thinking of down sizing and buying a mobile home. We found one on a nice lot (close to my wife's dad). We would like to lit...

0 April 25, 2014

I live in a semi-detached (side by side) home which is over 100+ years old. When the kids next door run, esp. upstairs, the noise transfer is terrible. I do not hear voices/sounds and ...

4 April 26, 2014

This is the first time I have done a small tile ceramic back splash. Looking for directions and advice on it please....

3 August 6, 2015

We know we need an egress window in the basement if we put a bedroom in, but if the egress window is in the rec room and there is just a regular basement window in the bedroom is it still to code? A...

7 April 25, 2014

Exterior door frame - should we redo it in wood or composite? Which one is a better choice? We live in montreal and wondering if woood is probably a better choice, since composite is hallow?...

2 April 25, 2014

How much would something like this cost?...

3 April 17, 2014

Hi, I would like to know if it is a good idea to install a hardwood floor over an existing parquet floor? Would it be better to do laminated? Some say the parquett will crack by nailing, ...

39 May 14, 2016

What moisture problems could arise from having a wet room, ie: steam shower area and jetted tub enclosed together behind glass? Does this pose more of a problem for plumber, drywaller or til...

2 April 17, 2014

Hi, I am currently thinking of replacing the windows in my home as the ones we have are original (1980's) and are loosing us a lot of heat. I've had a few companies come and quote,...

7 April 10, 2014

Just wondering if Bamboo flooring is a good hardwood to install ? Thanks...

5 June 19, 2020

I am looking at installing Cape Code siding or Gemthane siding, or would you recommend something else? The reason I like wood - it is durable and I can repair it over time....

1 April 7, 2014

I had laminate installed in my place, and a week later, I noticed large gaps (about 1/2 inch) appear in some areas of my home at the end of the boards. Is there a way to fix this? Doe...

5 April 10, 2014

Considering adding an extra ~400 square ft per floor (~1200 total) onto the back of our two story home. The house was built in 2009. There would be no plumbing required as it is just living space on the...

3 April 4, 2014

I would like to knock down a wall but it is a main support wall. I need to add the support beam to knock out the wall but am unsure who I contact to get an estimate....

10 April 4, 2014