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

Zack Jurkowski

Feb 20, 20234 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 19, 20232 min read

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, 20233 min read

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, 20233 min read

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, 20232 min read

SCHLUTER WATERPROOFING

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, 20233 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...

Can General Contractors Do Their Own Electrical Work?

Zack Jurkowski

Feb 17, 20232 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...

Can General Contractors Do Their Own Plumbing?

Zack Jurkowski

Feb 17, 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

Aug 8, 20223 min read

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

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, 20223 min read

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

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...

The True Cost of Labour in Construction: Everything You Need to Know

Zack Jurkowski

May 10, 20224 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. ...

How To Manage Expectations During Your Renovation

Zack Jurkowski

Oct 4, 20214 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

Sep 27, 20214 min read

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

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...

Want To Gut Your Bathroom? Here's What You Need To Know.

Zack Jurkowski

Sep 20, 20215 min read

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

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 18, 20214 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...

What You Need To Know Before Hiring A Contractor

Zack Jurkowski

Sep 14, 202111 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 1, 20213 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?!

How Much Does A Bathroom Renovation Cost?

Zack Jurkowski

Aug 1, 20216 min read

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

How Much Does A Bathroom Renovation Cost?

Have you ever had the luck of getting a blocked drain? At night? On a holiday? How about replacing that rotting deck out back? Or the...

Zack Jurkowski

Jun 1, 20215 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?

Should I Buy My Own Materials For Renovations?

Zack Jurkowski

May 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...

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