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How do I find out competitive industry standard finishing carpentry rates in British Columbia?...
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November 9, 2011
What to do about a foundation so bad that it turns to dust if you touch it? I'm not talking about the 2 yr old skim coat someone did to cover up the problem, I'm talking about foundation walls b...
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January 3, 2012
I would like an ornate, Victorian style entry door, but don't like the commercial ones (too plain) and am not sure of solid wood due to possible expansion due to our cold winters and dry sum...
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November 12, 2011
How much do General Contractors make hourly? How much do they pay there general labours'?...
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December 16, 2011
I have a new house with 9700sq. ft. of drywall. No ceilings, all walls. What is a fair price to pay for boarding, tape, mud and prime?...
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November 1, 2011
Hello, my name is Garth Allan and my wife and I are planning on building a house out in Anola, MB. We are temporarily living in a mobile home on the property as we plan our home. I've been heari...
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October 19, 2011
Hi, Is there anybody that knows how to transfer a Gas Fitter license from Ontario to Saskatchewan? Thank you very much, James ...
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October 19, 2011
If I'm building a fence along the lot line with my neighbour and we have marked out the fence line according to the lot surveys what variance if any do I have to install the fence along this line. ie am I a...
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October 12, 2011
What is the best choice on whether to have carpet of hardwood flooring on the bedrooms and hallway, we already have hardwood on the main level. Looking for advice. Feroz...
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May 27, 2020
I am having problems with a 13 year old roof which should have been good for 25 years. Is there anything to do other than replacing it? The roof caps are cracking and there are a number of small holes ...
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August 6, 2015
I have never done a quote to do a cottage renovation to add an addition it is 6ft x 18 ft Cottage is sitting on a cement pilar pad /cement blocks about 2 ft of the ground the cottage is near the water the...
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October 6, 2011
Hi, We're not sure what to do here. We hired a contractor (by referral) in the spring to build some bookshelves and an entertainment unit. The work was to be completed by end of June. He t...
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October 7, 2011
Need to know the requirments to become a yard landscaper, business license cost, qualifications, etc. Edmonton, Alberta...
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October 6, 2011
What is the going rate for a lawn care and lawn maintenance? Things like cutting grass, weeding, watering, fertilizing etc. ...
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October 6, 2011
I am trying to find out how much has the question of fixing a radon gas problem come up for contractors in northern BC? As we at Northern Health are trying to raise awareness and get people to test their ho...
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September 26, 2011
Hi do you know the average rate a business would charge per hour for say building a barn or doing repairs on a farm building in the lower mainland. For a crew of a round 4 guys. No special rates for the forem...
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September 26, 2011
Started a reno project, owner did not want to sign a contract even though one was provided, changes to work and an under estimation of time for certain items by myself have resulted in the project going...
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December 2, 2015
Hi, I understand that there is no specific General Contractors License in Ontario (Ottawa region), but that should electrical work be being done, a licensed electrician would be required....
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September 22, 2011
more info on where and how one can apply for 1000.00 alotment for electricians....
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September 20, 2011
hello i own a drywall company and everyone i give a quote to gives me a funny look and tells me its way to much i charge 1.20 a square foot to put up drywall and tape it and i charge 30 dollars an hour for fram...
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September 19, 2011