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Toilet and tap installation and unfreezing a main water valve

How much would it cost approximately to install a toilet and tap installation and unfreeze a main water valve if I provide the materials? Thanks, Shannon...

Number of Responses 1 Date of Last Post December 31, 2011
Floor protection

We would like to protect our new floor when we are renovating our kitchen. What product do you recommend and where can we purchase it? Thanks Sharon...

Number of Responses 4 Date of Last Post August 18, 2011
What is the feedback on mixing cabinetry in the kitchen?

Our kitchen cabinets are still pretty new and we are renovating and adding more cabinetry.. but matching the cabinetry might not be and option. We are at odds with this project, I would like to add a totall...

Number of Responses 1 Date of Last Post August 11, 2011
Electrical Panel in bathroom

I have just purchased a house and wanted to do renovation to the half bathroom in my basement to upgrade to a full bathroom by putting in corner standing shower. But there is the electrical panel box located in...

Number of Responses 2 Date of Last Post July 14, 2011
Remodeling Kitchen what to do if you want to just add more cabinetry and leave the exsisting?

We are renovating the kitchen and the exsisting cabinets are pretty new and are in good shape. I would like some help designing more cabinetry and an Island/ entertaining area to go with them. I have seen d...

Number of Responses 1 Date of Last Post August 11, 2011
Moving and home needs some TLC

We are thinking of purchasing a home that needs some work done to it. Before we decide on purchasing we need to have an idea how much the renos would be. Are we able to have a contractor come with us to a sho...

Number of Responses 4 Date of Last Post August 12, 2015
getting quotes

My wife and I have quite a bit we want done to our house. Bathroom, floors, kitchen, lights, paint, trim... To start off, our ensuite bathroom needs a full gutt. It's 12 x 12 and ...

Number of Responses 5 Date of Last Post July 21, 2011
Heated floors in basement washroom

Hi there, Just wondering if anyone has ever installed heated floors in a washroom? Do you need additional electrical work to get this done? How does it work if the drywall is already put up? Ho...

Number of Responses 3 Date of Last Post June 21, 2011
Tiling

Do you install the tiles for a washroom before you put in the vanity and toilet, or do you do it after?...

Number of Responses 5 Date of Last Post June 13, 2011
Cantilever or post, beam and pad a bumpout

Hey, We are in the process of planning a renovation to a house we just bought. We plan to kick out a portion of our back wall 19' x 3'. The joists go in the direction of the new kickout. Orig...

Number of Responses 2 Date of Last Post August 17, 2011
industrial bathroom renovations

I am looking to get the bathroom in our warehouse renovated. and all i can find is house reno's. Can someone point me in the right direction....

Number of Responses 1 Date of Last Post June 3, 2011
Disability Accessibility Remodeling

Need to find an approved contractor who specifically deals with disability accessibility remodeling of bathroom, kitchen, laundry, outdoor walkways. ...

Number of Responses 3 Date of Last Post June 11, 2011
Hanging a Shower rod

I'm not sure how to go about hanging a shower rod in a new tile shower stall. We had the tension rod style but they don't seem to be working anymore and we wanted to change to something sturdy. How do i...

Number of Responses 1 Date of Last Post May 27, 2011
Replacing a vanity

I am replacing a vanity in a house I purchased a year ago. The new vanity is smaller then the one I have removed. There was no tile under the old vanity. Is there some form of platform I could have made to ...

Number of Responses 2 Date of Last Post May 26, 2011
Where can I get Custom Stainless Cabinet Door?

I had a Co. That would make Custom Doors etc. in Stainless , Actually is brushed Aluminum with drawer- pull out. But He retired. Other Cabinet & Custom Door Co. I work with Do not do Stainless or brushed...

Number of Responses 2 Date of Last Post May 21, 2011
Dishwasher installation

All answers are greatly appreciated! I would like to know if a space any less than 24" is acceptable as an opening for standard dishwashers. Would the space have to be 24" wide back against the wal...

Number of Responses 1 Date of Last Post May 29, 2011
Adding a new ensuite

We are going to renovate our main bathroom and are thinking of adding a new ensuite in the master walk in wardrobe which is 76" x 57" and right next to the main bathroom. We figure since we are guttin...

Number of Responses 2 Date of Last Post April 26, 2011
Kerdi Sheet

Does the surrounding shower walls have to have a kerdi sheet on the walls or even a special type of drywall like the blue sheet of drywall. And the bathroom floor outside of the shower have to have a kerdi shee...

Number of Responses 1 Date of Last Post April 18, 2011
price estimation for removing popcorn ceiling

Hi, I will like to know how much people charge for removing popcorn ceiling per sqft. I have a 800 sqft condo with a popcorn ceiling I am tplanning to remove the popcorn finish to go for a smooth finsih and...

Number of Responses 0 Date of Last Post April 15, 2011
Removing kitchen tile

I have been trying to remove my old kitchen tiles. They are affixed on compressed board. The compressed board is than not only nailed but also glued on the plywood. When I try to remove the compressed board,...

Number of Responses 3 Date of Last Post April 14, 2011
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