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How much do contractors charge for single window replacement in Calgary?
Single window replacement in Calgary typically costs $400-$1,200 per window installed, depending on...
Timelines & ProcessWe gutted our bathroom down to studs — how long until we can use it again with permits and inspections in calgary?
With permits and inspections, expect your gutted bathroom to be out of commission for 3-4 weeks mini...
Secondary Suites & ADUsDoes ENMAX charge extra to add a separate meter for a basement suite or can you just split the bill?
ENMAX does charge for installing a separate meter for a basement suite, but many homeowners find it...
Troubleshooting & ProblemsMy new build basement in auburn bay has minor concrete cracks after one winter is that normal?
Minor concrete cracks in a new basement after one winter are very common in Calgary, especially in A...
Costs & PricingWhat is the average cost of full bathroom renovation small in Calgary in 2026?
A small bathroom renovation in Calgary typically ranges from $15,000-$35,000 for a complete gut reno...
Costs & PricingWhat is the average cost of powder room addition in Calgary in 2026?
Adding a powder room (half bath) in Calgary typically costs $8,000-$18,000, with most homeowners spe...
Costs & PricingWhat is the average cost of garage build double detached in Calgary in 2026?
A double detached garage in Calgary typically costs between $35,000-$65,000 in 2024-2025, with most...
Before You StartWe're converting our old soaker tub into a double vanity setup — took 3 days and the extra counter space is a game changer?
Converting a soaker tub to a double vanity is one of the smartest bathroom renovations you can make...
Basement FinishingWhat's the permit process and cost to dig out a crawlspace basement in an old crescent heights bungalow?
Converting a crawlspace to a full basement in a Crescent Heights bungalow is a major structural proj...
Bathroom RenovationsCan you put heated floors under tile in a main floor bathroom or is the concrete slab too thick?
Yes, you can absolutely install heated floors under tile in a main floor bathroom, even over a concr...
How-To GuidesShould i install a sump pump in my developed basement even though bowness never flooded in 2013?
Installing a sump pump in your Bowness basement is still worth considering, even though your area av...
Troubleshooting & ProblemsMy furnace keeps shutting off when it hits minus 25 degrees Celsius outside. What should I check first?
Your furnace is likely shutting down due to a blocked air intake or exhaust vent, which is extremely...
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We gutted our bathroom down to studs — how long until we can use it again with permits and inspections in calgary?
Does ENMAX charge extra to add a separate meter for a basement suite or can you just split the bill?
My new build basement in auburn bay has minor concrete cracks after one winter is that normal?
What is the average cost of full bathroom renovation small in Calgary in 2026?
What is the average cost of powder room addition in Calgary in 2026?
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We're converting our old soaker tub into a double vanity setup — took 3 days and the extra counter space is a game changer?
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