Home Improvements

Should this wall which is between the main basement and the crawlspace have a vapour barrier installed? The crawl space has 2 " stryofoam insulation along the entire perimeter wall with a thick membrane...

0 April 10, 2011

What is the best way to attach a new deck to my home so I don't chance allowing water or moisture into the wall I am attaching it to....

1 April 10, 2011

Can anyone give me some ideas for the average costs of adding insulation to an existing home? We have a 100 yr old home that has brick/plaster walls and absolutely no insulation. Can anyone tell me how...

0 April 9, 2011

I am currently looking at a home in Ontario that has glass block windows in the basement foundation walls, four in total. There are no other windows in the basement that can be opened, nor is there a do...

2 April 9, 2011

I would like to know how much it would cost to have a chimney removed that is located in the center of a bungalow. The chimney needs to be removed because it doesn't move when the rest of the house shifts a...

2 April 5, 2011

My basement has a crawl space (full space, i.e. under the entire basement floor). It is realtively large basement and has 2 rooms, a full bathroom, fernace room and a large living area. The ...

2 April 9, 2011

Hi just wondering if any one could kindly give me an advise on what is the best option for flooring to put on the stairs case at 3 story apartment building. thank you Supatra...

6 April 8, 2011

We love our 1000 sqf bungalow and do not want to leave. As we love our home and location, lot is quite large, we are considering a large additoin to add a master suit while updating the 50 year old ki...

2 March 18, 2011

How do you figure out if it's worth the investment to raise a house off its foundation to improve the basement depth and use. Is this even possible with a hundred year old house?...

2 April 4, 2011

I have a typical 1920 Toronto semi where the stairwells leading to the basement and second floor are against the inside neighbour adjoining wall, one above the other. The house is only 15.33 feet wide, ...

2 March 30, 2011

How do I get warranty work done when the contractor won't reply? Patrick Brost with Tradesman Group installed some french doors that need to be corrected. He replied through this website....

1 March 16, 2011

We were looking at buying an older home that currently has a carport. What would be the cost to build a brick garage, either attached or not? 12-14 x 20?...

2 December 21, 2014

Hi, I am a young individual who is inexperienced in hiring a contractor but I am sincerely looking for help. Please guide me through, please. I have received 2 quotes from 2 different contractors....

6 March 17, 2011

How do you frame an unfinished basement for drop ceiling?...

3 March 12, 2011

I want to build a half wall in my basement. Approximately 16 feet long. What approximately should it cost to frame, drywall, mud and tape? Carol...

4 March 7, 2011

I was just wondering what the cost per cabinet door is to install glass inserts. Just a ball park number as I have no idea. Thanks! ...

6 August 10, 2015

We are currently house-hunting and one of the houses on our list has electric baseboard heating. Before we "fall in love" with this house I want to get a better idea of what it would cost to convert to...

2 February 27, 2011

We want to remove the wallpaper stuck directly to drywall in our diningroom. We have tried a steamer but it's a real mess..the drywall is ripping and we've had to stop. The paper has been on there for...

6 April 6, 2011

Can I build the frame pc. by pc.instead of framing and putting up as one unit [wall] and if not useing pressure treated should I have some cloth or something to keep the celment and wood from making con...

6 March 30, 2011

How do I create a page for my business on here?...

1 February 26, 2011