You might be thinking your toilet will last forever but as durable as most toilets are, they all must be replaced at some point. Some homeowners choose to replace their toilets that are still in working condition, because there are various new designs and features...
What Is Parging? Basement parging is the coating applied to the visible above-grade portion of your home’s foundation walls. Often parging is seen as an added decoration that completes the look of a home’s exterior or interior by hiding surface imperfections and marks. However, most homeowners...
How do motion sensor lights work? Motion sensor lights are becoming an increasingly popular security measure in both commercial business buildings and residential homes. Motion sensor lights work by detecting infrared heat waves that can be found on moving objects. To ensure that the sensors are...
Masonry & Concrete Services If you require stone masonry or concrete services in the Durham region area, contact the walkways, stonemasons, and bricklayer restorations professionals at Andy Crown Construction. Here at Andy Crown construction we strive to provide you with the best quality workmanship at the right price....
What Is Efflorescence on Stone, Stucco, and Concrete? What Is Efflorescence? Efflorescence is a salt mineral or crystal, it's appearance looks white, grey and fuzzy. Found on the outside and inside of your basement walls, stone, stucco, and concrete. It is a common problem in masonry block and concrete...
Fall Home Repair and Maintenance Tips: With fall approaching it means winter is just around the corner. This is the perfect time to catch up on some home repairs and maintenance before the cold weather hits. In this article we have listed the top 6 maintenance...
Bathroom Renovations for your condo: Living in a condo makes it almost impossible to add space as you cannot convert a closet into a bathroom without approval from the condo board. In this article we will discuss the options of a bathroom renovation for your condo...
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR 1. How many years has your Company been in business? When choosing a construction company, consider how long they have been in operation. This is to ascertain that the construction company is reliable and trustworthy and if they have experience with your type...
There are many times in our lives when we want to take the easy way out or in this case the least expensive way out. Why hire a professional roofing company if tackling it yourself will save you money. It can't be that hard, right?...
Basement walls suffer from leaks too often. If you are a homeowner and haven’t had to deal with a leaking basement, consider yourself lucky. Even in the best-built homes, cracks in foundation and basement walls will eventually form. Cracks are formed from moisture in the soil outside...