Category: Renovations & Remodeling

Bryan Baeumler – Venting bathrooms, stopping leaks, sloping drains

Hi, Bryan. We bought a 1-1/2-storey, post-war home in East York, flipped, about 18 months ago. The flippers put in a three-piece bathroom at the top of the stairs. There is no window and the fan is controlled by the light switch. The towels don…

Moving dry wall - Bryan Baeumler: Look behind your walls

Bryan Baeumler: Look behind your walls

Most homeowners don’t think twice about what’s behind their walls. But they should. Because there’s always the chance — however small — of finding hidden treasure. And also because proper insulation is vital to keeping your family safe a…

Women using smart phone on smart switch - Making Your Home Smarter

The Best Gadgets to Make Your Home Smarter

As technology continues to advance, it is clear that we are now making each home smarter, where various connected digital devices and applications can be employed to increase the efficiency, safety, and livability of your space. While we…

Simple Valentines Day Fixes for Your Love

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and it might be the right time to show your partner love by beautifying and improving your living space. Here are a few simple home fixes that will put your love into action. Stop the Leaks Leaking sin…

Fixing an Old House? 4 Hidden Problems that Lead to Major Spending

Are you thinking of buying a house at a cheap price? If so, you may already be envisioning modern finishes, top-of-the-line upgrades, magazine-worthy remodels, and a problem-free renovation. The reality of buying an old house isn’t so cu…

Quick Tip – Layout is Important

It’s always a good idea to measure out your room before you select your tile because layout is important. You don’t just start in a corner and lay your tile, you have to see if that particular tile will work in the chosen room. Say in a shower you…

Luxury basement - How to Get Started with a Basement Renovation: Tips, Risks & More

How to Get Started with a Basement Renovation: Tips, Risks & More

Although most of your free time might be spent on the deck or outdoor patio these days, summer is the perfect time to take care of a few indoor renovations. Instead of being trapped indoors with the mess of a remodel in winter, summer allows you…

Bryan Baeumler – Advice for DIY and home repairs

Hi, Bryan. Our house was built in the late 1980’s; we bought it in 1993 and ever since have had problems with it shifting. One season doors will close, the next they won’t. Drywall tape has ripped away on the vertical in two different rooms. Til…

Interior Painting

Interior Painting: Should You Paint Your Walls, Ceiling or Kitchen Cabinets First?

Do Your Kitchen Cabinet Painting First Before you begin to paint any other area of your kitchen, you should remove your kitchen cabinets and paint them first. This is because they take up a large portion of visual space, and changing the colo…