Jobsite Calcs

$6–$17/sq ft — full breakdown by size, finish, and DIY vs pro

Wood $15–$35/ft, vinyl $25–$45/ft — comparison by material

Wood $15–$35/sq ft, composite $30–$60/sq ft — full size & material breakdown

Asphalt $350–$600/square, metal $600–$1,200/square — by size & material

$1.50–$3.50/sq ft installed — by room size, type, and finish level

Step-by-step: prep, etch, apply, cure — complete DIY walkthrough

DIY $2–$5/sq ft vs professional $5–$12/sq ft

How much soil, compost & amendments for raised beds

Foundation, framing, roofing, siding — full step-by-step build guide

Layout, studs, headers, corners — raising walls step by step

Sizing, slope, hangers, downspouts — complete gutter installation guide

Layout, mortar, grout — step-by-step floor tile installation

$4,000–$18,000 installed — ducted vs ductless, rebates, and operating cost vs furnace

BC up to $19,000, Ontario up to $7,500 — current rebates by province, updated Feb 2026

Interior $2–$5/sq ft, exterior $2–$6/sq ft — by room, home size, siding type, and region

Blown-in $1.50–$2.50/sq ft, spray foam $3–$5.50/sq ft — attic, walls, basement, by climate zone

Vinyl $4–$9/sq ft, fibre cement $8–$14/sq ft — by material, home size, and region

Forming, mixing, finishing, curing — complete DIY patio guide

Base prep, drainage, block stacking, cap — step-by-step for walls under 4 ft

Slope, gravel, pipe orientation (holes down!), and where to daylight the pipe