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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...

Zack Jurkowski
Feb 27, 20232 min read


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...

Zack Jurkowski
Feb 23, 20233 min read


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...

Zack Jurkowski
Feb 22, 20233 min read


Plywood vs OSB: Which is Better for Your Subfloor?
As a licensed general contractor specializing in residential renovations in Montreal , one of the questions I often get asked is whether plywood or OSB (oriented strand board) is the better choice for subflooring. Both materials are commonly used in residential construction, but each has its own strengths and weaknesses. So, let's take a closer look at plywood vs OSB for subfloors. The Basics: What are Plywood and OSB? Plywood is made from thin sheets of wood veneer that are

Zack Jurkowski
Feb 20, 20232 min read


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 20, 20234 min read


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 in Montreal?
The regulations and laws around who is allowed to perform electrical work vary from place to place, so it's important to check the specific requirements in your area. Can I Do My Own Electrical Work In Montreal, Quebec? Similar to plumbing, the regulations and laws around who is allowed to perform electrical work vary from place to place. In Montreal, Quebec, Canada, electrical work is regulated by the Corporation des maîtres électriciens du Québec (CMEQ) , which is responsib

Zack Jurkowski
Feb 17, 20232 min read


Can General Contractors Do Their Own Plumbing in Montreal?
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 requirements in your area before moving forward with any renovation work. Can I Do My Own Plumbing Work in Montreal, Quebec? In Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the plumbing trade is regulated by the Corporation des maîtres mécaniciens en tuyauterie du Québec (CMMTQ) , which is responsible for issuing plumbing licenses and regulating the plumbing

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
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