I was dead set against spray foam for years. Thought it was overpriced and heard too many horror stories about off-gassing. Then we had that cold snap last January where my basement hit 6 degrees even with the furnace running full blast. My neighbour across the alley got his crawlspace done the week before and his house stayed warm without the heat kicking on as much. I asked him what he paid and he said $2,400 for the whole thing. That got me thinking. So I called a guy from Sherwood Park, got a quote, and finally bit the bullet. Honestly the difference this fall has been night and day. The basement is actually livable now. Has anyone else had a similar turnaround on something they were stubborn about?
I paid a guy to spray foam my attic last fall and now I have to rip it all out because it wasn't done right. The foam didn't seal around the vents and now I got moisture problems and mold starting. Lost the whole $600 plus whatever it costs to fix this mess. Anyone else get burned by a bad spray foam job in Edmonton?
I've been running my roofing company here in Edmonton for about 3 years, and this summer I hit 50 separate repair jobs before October hit. It surprised me because I figured most people would just replace whole sections instead of patching things up. Has anyone else noticed more people choosing repairs over full replacements lately?
For years I just slapped up the cheap MDF trim from the big box store like everyone else. After last winter's freeze-thaw cycle, the corners in my living room started separating and the paint peeled right off. I asked a contractor friend about it and he told me solid wood or primed finger-joint pine handles our climate way better. Has anyone else had issues with MDF trim warping in their older Edmonton houses?
Went to the Edmonton Home Show last spring and got sold on a $300 Nest unit by some smooth talker... now my 1950s bungalow's furnace short-cycles like crazy because it can't handle the dumb wiring. Has anyone else tried putting modern tech into an older Edmonton home and regretted it?
Picked up a few sheets of the pink foam board last month thinking I’d slap it up in an afternoon. Spent 6 hours cutting and fitting it, only to realize I left quarter-inch gaps everywhere. Next morning I heard scratching and found a family of bats living between the foam and the wall. Had to rip it all out and call a guy to seal the soffits first. Anyone else deal with critters messing up their DIY projects?
I was at the Rona on 137 Ave last weekend and heard a contractor tell a newbie to keep the slab wet for a full 7 days, not just 3. I always cut it short at 4 days and ended up with hairline cracks, so I tried it on my 10x20 driveway apron and it came out smooth as glass. Anyone else got a random overheard tip that actually worked?
I finally replaced the old 2.5 GPM shower head in my 1950s bungalow near Whyte Ave with a 1.5 GPM one from Home Depot. The water pressure feels just as good but my water bill dropped by about 12 bucks last month. Anyone else notice a real difference after making the switch?
The patch job from that leak last winter was sitting there looking ugly since February, but last Saturday I got the mud sanded down smooth in one go and now it's actually ready for primer, has anyone else dealt with dried-out joint compound ruining their first coat?
Can anyone recommend a good house painting company in Edmonton? I'm looking to get my main floor done this spring and there are just so many options out there. Would love to hear from people who've had good experiences.