You've got a project in mind, but you're not sure what it will cost and where to start. Most homeowners looking to complete a home renovation will ask for a quote from a few contractors before deciding on which one to hire. You may find that some quotes are extremely high, many fall around a middle point, and some appear deceptively affordable. These ranges can leave you wondering if you are even comparing the same thing!

With the summer season quickly approaching, it won’t be long before we quit our winter hibernation and venture outdoors. This summer if you’re looking for an easy way to enhance your outdoor living space to enjoy great company, sunshine, and evening dinners, look no further than a deck addition to your home.

There is a property that I frequently pass that was demolished back in November. It is now the end of winter and the area that was once a house, has been an open pit for four months—exposed to the harsh winter we’ve had. Most people wouldn’t see a problem with this, but there is a big problem that could cost the homeowner a lot of money down the road.

Last week, hundreds of Toronto residents were left without water because the water lines had frozen. So how’d this happen? You may not think about it, but pipes in your home need protection from the cold winter weather too. As water freezes it expands, putting tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it (including plastic or metal pipes). By taking preventative measures before the cold weather hits, you can prevent water lines from freezing and the costly damage that comes with them.

The majority of basement waterproofing today is being done by system companies that claim to offer different methods but always steer you to their preferred method (usually an interior water control system). This one-size-fits-all approach benefits the waterproofing company more often than you, the customer. It’s better practice to use a problem solving approach rather than a system approach.

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