Home Improvements

Plumbing work was performed on our house/bathroom renovation. It was implied we would be having top of the line fixtures installed. New tub taps toilet ptraps shut off valves etc. Work was completed as desc...

16 August 8, 2015

What is the average cost to have an apartment painted? Two rooms, averaging 10x10 each and one larger at 16x10. Two coats of paint, including the baseboards and window trim plus ceilings? ...

18 March 2, 2016

The previous owner of my house ran both vents through the attic in wire flex pipe into a Y and out one roof exhaust. I've heard that it can and cannot/shouldnt be done. I have to redo them as nothin...

4 December 15, 2012

In the instructions for painting my basement floor, it states that the concrete needs to be etched. What is etching and what type of tool do I use to do it? I plan on using a latex paint. Is the ph...

6 July 22, 2015

Hi, I quote a job for a lady this morning and she told me that her insurance will be paying for the job. Does anyone knows how to bill an insurance company for the work?...

16 December 22, 2012

Hi guys, A friend and myself are looking at starting a roofing business. We have a combined expierence of over five years and would like to know what it would take to start up a company and if there'...

4 December 14, 2012

The more I have been reading about flooring options for our basement (which is being finished) the more confused I feel. Would really appreciate feedback on which way to go. Mostly I've been enco...

15 December 15, 2012

I am looking at options for my ensuite bathroom in terms of a new shower. My wife would love a curbless shower. Anyone familiar with the plumbing code in Ontario (specifically Ottawa) that could help ...

9 January 19, 2013

I believe I have gumwood base boards and door casings etc. but it was stained dark. What's the best way to refinish it (scratches, dents, etc) since it has no grain?...

1 December 13, 2012

Where can I go to find out if a reno contractor is licensed? Is this license more than just as a business license that anyone can purchase?...

17 December 13, 2012

Hi, We have a new patio deck, about 7 feet off the groud, 10x10....the posts were put into concrete patio deck blocks...we have found the patio is now shfting and wobbly. I'm wondering wh...

30 May 1, 2016

How much will it cost to replace my existing awning - size : 10 feet width x 5 feet projection....

2 December 10, 2012

Hello, I am the owner of a ~1940 Toronto bungalow which I purchased 3 Years ago. As a growing family, we would likely add a second floor addition sometime in the future (~10 Years), how...

13 April 12, 2013

Recently had hardwood floor and stair treads installed in my home by one of your "HandyCanadian.com" contractors. We got the stain from the manufacturer of the flooring company in an effort to match it...

19 December 10, 2012

What is the average cost to install drywall, tape and mud and sand (not including drywall)?...

20 April 23, 2018

I just purchased a house which has a ceiling fan in the main entrance hall. The fan has lights and operates on a 2 wire wall switch. Problem is... i cant figure out how to turn the fan on. It seems to be a...

17 January 17, 2013

We are renovating our seasonal cottage. What type of flooring is recommended for a cottage that temperatures get to -40 and durable? It has to be flooring that my husband can do himself so our options a...

8 December 12, 2012

This is something I've never done, thus the questions! I'd like to either hire someone to do this perhaps, although I could do it myself, although 'finishing' isn't my best a...

2 December 6, 2012

The bedrooms at the front of my house are always colder than any other room in the house. The rooms face north west and are on the 2nd floor of the house. I have asked my neighbors and they say that they hav...

17 December 6, 2012

Hi, Could someone tell me if this is the correct way on how to remove a radiator? http://jasminrace.hubpages.com/hub/How-to-remove-a-radiator Thanks in advance...

5 December 2, 2012