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I live in a semi-detached home and have an issue when the neighbor is cooking the odor is coming into my house through the kitchen vents and upstaris in the washroom vent and return air vents. What could be do...
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December 13, 2011
For those of you who have purchased and moved into a new home in the GTA area and have concerns over past and present warranty issues, send me your questions. Be glad to help. Some issues must be covered by...
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January 4, 2011
how do you know if the foundation is causing problems with floor rising and having gaps in upstairs bedroom...
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September 13, 2009
In some places the laminate flooring in my basement has buckled. I am informed that the baseboard is to removed and the laminate adjusted towards the edges. I am looking for a flooring carpenter who can do ...
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August 10, 2015
I need help with a window that started leaking about 3 month ago during a strong rain. Some history: the window was painted and caulked 2 years ago and I don't know what else was done prior as I moved i...
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June 22, 2009
Hi I have painted over an exterior porch floor it was originally painted with an oil based paint . I have primed and painted it with a latex paint but every year it keeps on peeling off. Could anyone tell me of...
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June 21, 2009
I am the 2nd owner of a home that was built in 2005. I have a microwave/hood fan combo in my kitchen. I have a high efficiency furnace. My question is this: why does the furnace fan come on: ...
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January 26, 2021
I am the 2nd owner of a home that was built in 2005. I recently starting hearing rattling/knocking pipes on the following occassions: 1. Toilet (in basement) - immediately after the water...
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August 7, 2015
What kind of contractor does this job? I have asked plumbers and other handy men and allways I find evasive answers to the replacement of the old pump in my basement. Is there something tricky about these...
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July 13, 2011
Hi, I'm looking into installing a humidifier to the furnace and would like some advice to which type I should go with. I believe there's the drum type to avoid, and the flow through is the w...
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August 8, 2015
I am replacing the stair treads on interior stairs case with solid oak treads. I have heard that it is recommended to use the proper floating glue for this. I don't know what floating glue is and the few pl...
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September 4, 2018
We have recently had our stairs redone with carpet on the stair treads only. We have white melamine risers. The problem is that the carpet is rather bumpy where the carpet meets the riser. Any suggestions...
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December 30, 2008
For some reason the 2nd floor bathroom does not give hot water and only medium pressure no matter how far left the control is. The water is only warm through the faucet and showerhead. The sink gets hot water...
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November 7, 2008
Is it hard to replace a jack post, the one that is currently in my basement, the support that goes through the post is just catching and the previous owner put tek screws around the circumference so it ...
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November 23, 2008
The original portion of our house (approx. 700 sq. ft.) is built on posts with a poured concrete exterior wall (there are vents in the walls for air circulation); it initially was a cottage. Th...
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September 7, 2008
hello there, Lately, with all the rain we've been getting - I've been hearing drips and draps coming from my ceiling ... any suggestions on how I should proceed? we just recently had th...
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January 21, 2009
I need recs for glue to be used on maple that will be finished natural (dries clear?). Speaking of finishing, what clear satin-finish sealer(s) do you folks like over natural woo...
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September 28, 2008
Did anyone hire a contractor through this website that assembled a Swing/Slide Playground Set for them?? If so can you provide a name and feedback on the experience?...
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June 30, 2008
Can a device determine if there is mould in areas where you cannot see? (eg. Ceiling, walls or under the carpet). Does Home Depot rent them if yes?...
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February 20, 2009
We are debating on reversing both stairways in our 100 yr old home. Is this a major reno, what is the timeline and estimate cost for basic wood staircases?...
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August 12, 2015