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Don't Let Your Beautiful New Tile Crack: The Importance of Uncoupling Membrane in Modern Renovations

Zack Jurkowski

3 days ago
2 min

Don't Let Your Beautiful New Tile Crack: The Importance of Uncoupling Membrane in Modern Renovations

If you're considering a bathroom or kitchen renovation, you might be dazzled by all the beautiful new tile options available to you. From...

The Importance of Vapor Barriers in Renovations

Zack Jurkowski

7 days ago
2 min

The Importance of Vapor Barriers in Renovations

As a general contractor in Montreal, I've seen my fair share of home renovations, and one of the most overlooked aspects of a renovation...

Step Into Luxury: The Ultimate Guide to Heated Tile Floors

Zack Jurkowski

Mar 13
3 min

Step Into Luxury: The Ultimate Guide to Heated Tile Floors

Hello, everyone! Today, we're going to talk about one of the most coveted features of modern bathrooms: heated tile floors. If you've...

The Importance of Exhaust Fans in Your Montreal Bathroom Renovation: Do You Really Need One?

Zack Jurkowski

Mar 9
3 min

The Importance of Exhaust Fans in Your Montreal Bathroom Renovation: Do You Really Need One?

As a licensed general contractor in Montreal specializing in bathroom and kitchen renovations, I often get asked whether exhaust fans are...

The Battle of the Drains: Comparing ABS, PVC, Copper, and Cast Iron

Zack Jurkowski

Mar 6
3 min

The Battle of the Drains: Comparing ABS, PVC, Copper, and Cast Iron

As a licensed general contractor in Montreal, I often get asked by clients which materials are best to use for their residential drain...

The Pipes of Our Lives: Modern Options for Water Line Materials in Montreal Residential Renovations

Zack Jurkowski

Mar 3
3 min

The Pipes of Our Lives: Modern Options for Water Line Materials in Montreal Residential Renovations

Are you planning a residential renovation project in Montreal and wondering what type of water line material to use? As a licensed...

Why Your Old Galvanized Water Lines Are Putting Your Flow to Shame

Zack Jurkowski

Feb 27
2 min

Why Your Old Galvanized Water Lines Are Putting Your Flow to Shame

Do you feel like your water pressure is weaker than a toddler's handshake? You might have old galvanized water lines to blame. As a...

Shower Showdown: Curbless, Walk-In, Italian and Traditional

Zack Jurkowski

Feb 23
3 min

Shower Showdown: Curbless, Walk-In, Italian and Traditional

Let's face it: We spend a lot of time in our showers. Whether you're a night shower person who likes to get fresh for bed and relax a bit...

How to Prepare Your Floor for Tiles (Without Losing Your Mind)

Zack Jurkowski

Feb 22
3 min

How to Prepare Your Floor for Tiles (Without Losing Your Mind)

As a licensed general contractor specializing in bathroom and kitchen renovations in Montreal, I've seen my fair share of DIY tile...

Plywood vs OSB: Which is Better for Your Subfloor?

Zack Jurkowski

Feb 20
2 min

Plywood vs OSB: Which is Better for Your Subfloor?

As a licensed general contractor specializing in Montreal bathroom and kitchen renovations, one of the questions I often get asked is...

The Ultimate Flooring Showdown: Hardwood, Engineered Hardwood, and Vinyl Flooring

Zack Jurkowski

Feb 20
4 min

The Ultimate Flooring Showdown: Hardwood, Engineered Hardwood, and Vinyl Flooring

As a General Contractor in Montreal who specializes in bathroom and kitchen renovations, I often get asked about the differences between...

Zack Jurkowski

Feb 19
2 min

ALL ABOUT SUBFLOORS

How To Repair Old Crooked Floors

Over time, it's normal for old floors to sag a bit. If your floors become crooked, saggy or wavy rapidly, it may be a sign of a serious...

Zack Jurkowski

Feb 19
3 min

ALL ABOUT SUBFLOORS

Do I Need To Replace My Subfloor?

Over time, wood-structure floors can sag. If you're looking to put new flooring in during a bathroom or kitchen renovation, having a...

Zack Jurkowski

Feb 19
3 min

ALL ABOUT SUBFLOORS

Why Do Old Floors Sag & Get Crooked?

The Basics: How Floors Are Built The structure of a floor in a wood-frame home is comprised of a few key elements, and these are (from...

Niche It Up! Elevate Your Shower with Tiled Niches

Zack Jurkowski

Feb 18
2 min

Niche It Up! Elevate Your Shower with Tiled Niches

As a licensed general contractor specializing in bathroom and kitchen renovations in Montreal, I have seen my fair share of shower...

Contractor Fully Booked? Why 9 Months May Be Worth the Wait.

Zack Jurkowski

Feb 18
3 min

Contractor Fully Booked? Why 9 Months May Be Worth the Wait.

The length of time you can expect to wait for your renovation project can vary based on several factors, including the scope of the...

Can General Contractors Do Their Own Electrical Work?

Zack Jurkowski

Feb 18
2 min

Can General Contractors Do Their Own Electrical Work?

The regulations and laws around who is allowed to perform electrical work vary from place to place, so it's important to check the...

Can General Contractors Do Their Own Plumbing?

Zack Jurkowski

Feb 17
2 min

Can General Contractors Do Their Own Plumbing?

The regulations and laws around who is allowed to perform plumbing work vary from place to place, so it's important to check the specific...

Zack Jurkowski

Aug 8, 2022
3 min

ALL ABOUT BATHROOMS

Bathroom Renovation in Montreal

If you're in the market for a bathroom renovation in Montreal, you're in luck – there are plenty of contractors and specialist...

Why We Change Plumbing During Renovations (Even If It's Not Leaking)

Zack Jurkowski

May 12, 2022
3 min

ALL ABOUT BATHROOMS

Why We Change Plumbing During Renovations (Even If It's Not Leaking)

It's a common misconception that, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. This is especially true when it comes to home renovations and plumbing...

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