Home Improvements

Should their be seams above the door frames and windows and if there is what are the possible consequences? Which should be installed first the ceiling or wall drywall>...

10 October 13, 2012

We are at the one year for our new home, and there is a few items that we want fixed. Let me say the rest of the house is done very well and we are happy with the overall build. Item #1, the electri...

7 October 12, 2012

Hi there, Anybody know if there are any dealers around GTA selling automatic taping tools? Thanks....

1 October 10, 2012

Would like to know how much roughly cost to replace carpet to a laminate flooring, tile little bathroom floor and repaint the walls? The room floor to replace carpet to laminate is 450sqft bathroom f...

0 October 9, 2012

Hi there, I want to finish my basement for some more living space, its dry and in good condition. My question is do I need to have larger windows?...

5 October 9, 2012

I an NOT asking for legal advice or opinion (though if there are any lawyers/paralegals offering free advice . . .) For everything there is a first time. Here is my "first time." Six wee...

12 October 9, 2012

Hi I posted a question here and mentioned that I planned to use sprayfoam in my basement finishing project, and one of the answers suggested using styrofoam / rigid insulation instead. In theory,...

10 July 31, 2015

Hi, I am building a new house. In the process of building the house, the contractor has damaged a metal entrance door, the moulding around the one of the front windows, and bent the frame of ...

5 October 8, 2012

Hello, We recently bought a detached bungalow and found that the main floor is made of brick. Two layers of vinyl are over top of it. We've had two contractors in, both being surprised at thi...

6 October 5, 2012

Hello all, I have been doing renovations for over 11 years. In my experience, new stair installation does not involve all the trims. I recently re-did some existing stairs. The client did not wa...

11 October 4, 2012

After my shower is run for minute, it emits a loud, high-pitched sound that continues until the shower is turned off. What causes this and how do I fix it?...

3 November 4, 2012

Hi, - I plan to use spray foam insulation, As I will frame with 2x4s on top of existing 1" nailing strips already on my cinderblock walls, I figure there will be lots of room (5" tota...

8 October 3, 2012

How do I apply the floor leveling cement? And what should I be aware of?...

8 October 5, 2012

Hi, We are looking into removing our inground pool next year and I need to know what is involved with doing this? Thanks Donna...

3 October 3, 2012

Just wondering, what it cost to install maibec board and batten, labor only. Thank you...

3 September 29, 2012

Hi, I'm wondering if there is a bricklayer license bureau or a construction license bureau I can complain to regarding the bricklayer I hired to replace 16 window sills outside our home. He run...

3 September 26, 2012

Hello, my house is 14 years old and all the fixtures, hardware and even the grates in the front window are brass. We have just purchased stainless appliances and would like to know if they are going to...

2 September 25, 2012

How much doest it cost to upgrade a basement window to E-gress window? I dont want to make a big well, just big enough to meet the minimum requirements. The property is in brampton, ontario. ...

3 September 19, 2014

How to make a basement legal. As i heard the window are supposed to be bigger size. Do all the basement windows have to be bigger or one or two?...

5 March 17, 2013

I had a guy come to take measurements for a privacy fence and was told he'll call me back to give me a quote. What is considered a reasonable time waiting for his call before I choose another company&#...

10 October 1, 2012