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Installing ductwork for a range hood

Hi, I will be installing a 36" range hood and I need to run two ducts directly out of the back of the range hood. It is a 1200 CFM blower with dual blowers and I can't vent it up so I need to go...

Number of Responses 7 Date of Last Post August 2, 2015
Bathroom reno

We would like to install a bathtub or a shower that is not larger than but close to 48in x 33in. Is there a standard tub or shower that fits this requirement? We can't seem to google find one. If...

Number of Responses 7 Date of Last Post July 1, 2019
Corner tub/Shower

We are thinking of having a corner tub with a shower in it. But we have heard that corner tubs are not meant for stand up showers as well. Due to the fact of weight distribution and we have heard they can crack...

Number of Responses 3 Date of Last Post July 21, 2013
Hiring contractors from Hope Depot or Lowes vs independent contractors

Hi I am trying to remodel my kitchen and Bathroom- not finding a suitable contractors. Can any one tell me if it would be too exoansive to get install service from home depot and such stores. This is ...

Number of Responses 22 Date of Last Post August 10, 2021
Is it advisable to use smae contracotr for kitchen and bathroom remodeling

Hi - i am looking to upgrade my kitchen and change shower and tiles in the bathroom- it seems like there are very few contractor who specilazes in both. Is it wise to give it to two different contract to wor...

Number of Responses 9 Date of Last Post August 1, 2015
Bathroom in the wrong place

Our bathroom is in the wrong place...to make it worse, it is currently the ony bathroom in the house. We have figured out a way to solve the issue by swapping the laundry room and bathroom locations (th...

Number of Responses 4 Date of Last Post June 30, 2012
Upgrade a shower stall in the basement into 4pc bathroom

I am moving into a house whose basement has only a shower stall and would like to upgrade it into a full (4pc) bathroom. I am wondering how much it would cost and how difficult it would be. I have r...

Number of Responses 3 Date of Last Post July 11, 2012
Cracked tiles due to improper install?

In February 2012 we had a flood in our basement due to failed hot water tank. This resulted in three cracked tiles in the bathroom floor adjacent to the hot water tank/utility room. The insurance company ...

Number of Responses 11 Date of Last Post August 4, 2015
Removing load bearing walls and redirecting pipes and vents

We recently purchased an old home in Markham and we are looking to remove a load bearing wall that divides the kitchen and dining room. We were told that there are pipes and vents along the wall that has to be...

Number of Responses 11 Date of Last Post August 17, 2019
Full Wahsroom Renovation

Folk would appreciate if someone can gave me an idea.. Im planning to add a full washroom upstair. The existing will be rip off from wall to wall.. and make it in two 2 full washroom, if theres gonna be an ...

Number of Responses 6 Date of Last Post March 26, 2013
insulation

Hi from Montreal. I just installed a bathroom fan on my second floor appartment and before i close the ceiling i like to make sure i did'n screw up, here is my question if i may. The house is a d...

Number of Responses 3 Date of Last Post May 24, 2012
I am renovating my basement apartment

I am renovating my basement apartment, what kind of materials should i use for an apartment as I know from past experience tenants wreck your brand new carpets with javex because their kid spilled grape jui...

Number of Responses 2 Date of Last Post May 27, 2012
Which brand & model made a good toilets?

I am going to buy a new toilet. Can any one give me an advise which brand and model to buy? Thanks, Connie...

Number of Responses 8 Date of Last Post July 13, 2012
Going from 1 sink to 2

How much would it costs for a plumber to convert my single bathroom sink to a double?...

Number of Responses 4 Date of Last Post June 1, 2012
New bathroom ceiling over the old.

I have removed two layers of 12" square ceiling tile and strapping to reveal original "wall board" ceiling. My plan is to re-strap over the original, and install 1/2" gyproc. ( "...

Number of Responses 2 Date of Last Post March 26, 2013
Bad Contractor - How do we wrap-up the contract & reserve funds to fix what he's done poorly?

We signed a contract with a contractor who was brought to us by the Interior Designer we hired for the kitchen & living area reno of our condo. There were many, many issues but the work was completed - thr...

Number of Responses 3 Date of Last Post May 9, 2012
Removing Tub Surround

A few years ago I had a 3 piece Tub Suround kit glued directly over the old tile and now hate it. Is there anyway I can remove it without completely damaging the tile underneath so I can go back to what I o...

Number of Responses 3 Date of Last Post August 8, 2015
Plumbers

What kind of qualifications should you look for in hiring a plumber?? Do they need to be licensed? ...

Number of Responses 2 Date of Last Post April 9, 2012
Building in a Dishwasher after adding 3/4 inch floor

How do you handle building in a new disherwasher into an existing cabinet when you have previously installed a 3/4 in high hardwood floor in the kitchen? If you install it to the old floor height,...

Number of Responses 3 Date of Last Post March 26, 2013
Kitchen Refacing/Remodling

I am looking nice contractor for kitchen refacing/remodeling at Scarborough....

Number of Responses 1 Date of Last Post March 28, 2012
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