Home Improvements

I am planning a reno for our master bathroom and although I’ll hire an electrician to do the wiring, I am wondering if a hard wired towel warmer rack can be installed under a bathroom window? Assuming i...

2 June 26, 2023

I'm digging a trench for a perforated 4" Big O pipe from a downspout in sandy soil of Norfolk County, Ontario. How deep should I place top of pipe to avoid frost damage?...

1 June 23, 2023

I recently got 11'X11' concrete pad built in my backyard. Some contractor in my neighborhood was working and I got him to build this pad for me. He built it while I was away at work. Later when I checke...

3 June 23, 2023

Hi I got a job to do 3 bedrooms with bathrooms. Only walls and ceilings need to be done. Customer will provide paint can somebody plz suggest me the labour should I charge for this job? Thanks...

3 June 23, 2023

I have a 25Feet of crawl space (36” to 42” ht) under my living room. This part of the house is 40-50 years old. I want to bring the power to other side of the room about 35 feet (6M) from the ex...

0 June 20, 2023

I have 125amp service in my neighbourhood from Alectra I want to separate the top from the bottom in my bungalow to make two suites. Is it possible to do it based on the city requirements?...

5 July 11, 2023

How much to build two small ceiling bulkheads including material?...

1 June 20, 2023

I have a basement window with a walkout that has a leak when we get a heavy rain. There is a deck above it with a duradec covering so no rain is actually falling on it. I believe I have sealed the decking fro...

4 June 20, 2023

Hi I am new in business of Handy man Services. 1. Baseboard, Shoe Moulding, Crown Moulding, Interior Casing Install. 2. Drywall Repairs 3. Window & door Install. Would Really Appreciate....

1 June 5, 2023

Do I need a contractor's License if I want to change the floor in the house of other people?...

3 June 5, 2023

What would the cost be to build a basement with 8 foot high walls for a 1,000 sq foot manufactured home to be placed on? Basement would be half below/above grade....

1 May 25, 2023

New toilet installed by contractor in December. Now 5 months later easily moves back and forth and side to side on floor. Unable to tighten as bolts are loose from floor. ...

6 May 23, 2023

I see wet spots on foundation blocks and I don’t know the reason. The foundation blocks are parged 3 years ago, last year we have moved the sump pump discharge location as it was underground and there was a...

1 May 20, 2023

I know this is going to be tough question to answer but hopefully someone is willing :) We are purchasing an older home and we are wondering if it would be possible to transplant the new kitchen from...

1 May 18, 2023

I e-transferred 3 installments to a contractor to build a separate entrance to my basement. He cut one of the underground electrical wires, and now I'm billed ($5767.49) by the electrical co...

6 June 19, 2023

Indoor pool will be removed and space will be converted into a garage. The new garage floor will have radiant heat. What material will compact the best for a solid base for the new concrete?...

3 May 23, 2023

Hello everyone, I am looking for a quote to cover a more or less rectangular area currently with grass with a deck platform of 3000 square feet (yes 3 thousand). There will be no need for railin...

5 May 4, 2023

How much will it cost to get a 9’ x 14’ room/library addition to a sunroom this summer. My house is in Tottenham. Please see attached pictures for assessment. The current sunroom is 14’x 9’. The estimate sh...

3 May 3, 2023

I would like to reach out to some more concrete and floor preparation trade experts and ask for an independent and unbiased assessment of what could have gone wrong during a self-level concrete pour. Please see...

1 May 3, 2023

Is it ok to dig down 3 feet deep for the deck post in Ontario? Because there’s rock underneath the location for the deck post and can’t dig down any further. ...

3 April 26, 2023