How Can I Check My Electrician’s Credentials?
When it comes to electrical work, safety should be your top priority. That’s why it’s essential to hire a qualified and reputable electrician for any electrical job. All licensed electricians should have the documentation…
What to Consider When Hiring an Electrician for an EV Charger Installation
As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly popular, more homeowners are considering installing EV chargers at home. That said, installing a charger can be a complex and potentially hazardous task, so it is important to evaluate you…
4 Top Tips for Hiring Movers
Moving is a stressful time and the right movers can take a lot of that weight off your shoulders. You’ll be trusting movers with your most valued possessions, and to not damage your new property. There are many things to know about hiring move…
10 Signs Your Contractor is Bad News
When you hire a contractor, you expect to get exactly what you paid for. There are good contractors, and there are bad contractors. The bad ones don’t represent the majority of builders and craftspeople that take pride in their work, howeve…
How to Check Your Contractor’s References: 5 Questions to Ask
Checking a contractor’s references is an important step in hiring the best professional for the job. Just as a company would never hire someone without calling up their references, you should also be sure to ask former clients of you…
How to Choose a Commercial Contractor
Your organization might have guidelines on how many quotes to get from commercial contractors. But, from there, you’re essentially on your own choosing a contractor for your project. Commercial projects tend to involve a lot of investme…
How to Find a Reputable Home Renovation Contractor in Toronto
A home renovation project can change the outlook of your home and make it more appealing. Yet, finding a home renovation contractor for the remodelling job can be quite challenging. And if you don’t get the right contractor, your home remod…
6 Questions to Ask Your Concrete Contractor
Concrete is forever. Well, not quite. But, it is safe to say that if your concrete contractor makes a mistake, or doesn’t really know what they are doing, it is going to be a hassle to fix it. That’s why choosing the right contractor upfront is s…
How to Choose a Painting Company That Fits Your Needs
Did you know that the paint colour of the room you’re in can affect your mood? For example, red paint can give a room intense energy, while yellow can lend a serene, happy feeling. Meanwhile, one study suggests that the colour blue c…
Some Promises are Made to be Broken
We’ve all been there. You make a promise you think you can keep, then life happens and you break that promise. If the promise wasn’t a major one, the fallout will likely be minimal…but if you had to break a big promise, well, that c…
How To Know If You’ve Hired the Wrong Contractor (and What To Do About It)
You’ve finally hired a contractor for your big renovation, and just as things are about to kick off, you get a sinking feeling in your stomach. “What have I done?” you ask yourself. Your contractor is making you second-guess your decision. W…
Hire an ‘LEC’ – It’s the Law
Did you know that in Ontario, the only businesses legally allowed to do electrical work at your home or business are Licensed Electrical Contractors (LEC)? An LEC will have a valid ECRA/ESA license number and will also have all the necessar…
Bryan Baeumler – Even the experts count on reno surprises
Hi, Bryan. We live in an old home on a ravine lot. There is a persistent problem with a foul smell — like sewage — that comes and goes through the middle of the house. We can go weeks without the smell but it always returns. We have tried everything…
Bryan Baeumler Q&A – DIY – failure is price of admission
Hi, Bryan. We have a small, three-season cottage built above a boathouse. The floor is insulated with pink fiberglass insulation; it has two thin layers of plywood subfloor and underlay, on top of which is carpet. We’d like to replace the ca…
