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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, 20232 min read
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, 20233 min read
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...
Zack Jurkowski
Feb 19, 20233 min read
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...
Zack Jurkowski
Feb 18, 20232 min read
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...
Zack Jurkowski
Feb 18, 20233 min read
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...
Zack Jurkowski
Feb 18, 20232 min read
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
Feb 17, 20232 min read
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...
Zack Jurkowski
Aug 8, 20223 min read
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...
Zack Jurkowski
May 12, 20223 min read
The True Cost of Labour in Construction: Everything You Need to Know
Fully Burdened Labour Cost: This chart is based on our overhead to reflect the difference between wage and burdened labour cost. ...
Zack Jurkowski
May 10, 20224 min read
How To Manage Expectations During Your Renovation
Time, money, disruption, expectations... these are a few of the things that go into a typical renovation. As a client, the top of your...
Zack Jurkowski
Oct 4, 20214 min read
How To Waterproof A Shower
When it comes to bathrooms, the shower can often be the single most expensive unit in the bathroom. We're not talking about a bathtub...
Zack Jurkowski
Sep 27, 20214 min read
Want To Gut Your Bathroom? Here's What You Need To Know.
Is it time to renovate? If you have small black and white mosaic tiles on the floor, or some type of small, square yellow, pink or green...
Zack Jurkowski
Sep 20, 20215 min read
Why I Became a Contractor
Everyone Has An Origin Story Mine begins when I was about 8 years old, and I needed to build something for school. My dad called me into...
Zack Jurkowski
Sep 18, 20214 min read
What You Need To Know Before Hiring A Contractor
Finding a reliable contractor for your project can be difficult. There are many contractors out there, but not all of them are honest.
Zack Jurkowski
Sep 14, 202111 min read
Can I Pay Cash For My Renovations?
Here's where it gets contentious. Mr. Hot-Shot says "it'll cost the same."
Does he even know who you are?!
Zack Jurkowski
Sep 1, 20213 min read
Can You Do It For Less?
"We found someone who can do the job for half of your quote."
When clients find someone who will do the work for less, what should I say?
Zack Jurkowski
Jun 1, 20215 min read
Should I Buy My Own Materials For Renovations?
Renovations are often a big investment, which is why it's important to do your homework. You might be tempted to purchase all of your own...
Zack Jurkowski
May 1, 20215 min read
What is the RBQ and Why Does It Matter for Your Renovation?
At MTL Contractors, we take licensing, safety, and quality workmanship seriously. Here’s everything you need to know about the RBQ and why w
Zack Jurkowski
May 1, 20204 min read
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