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We hired a company (friend of my dad's) to replace our existing windows & patio doors. The company boasts of a 'worry free guarantee' on their website and arranges all the paperwork for the ...
I just want to vent my frustrations (and opinion) on F&B paint. We have been completing a basement project for a client, and they insisted that we use F&B paint. This was the first time we used this...
Hi there I just bought a fixer upper bungalow. I would like to replace the windows, and particularly a large straight window to a bay window. The dimensions are 120 inches by 60 inches. My concern is th...
need advice guy's! girl stuck a jar of dill pickles down the toilet and how would you get the problem fixed? ...
Please feel free to vent your frustrations whatever they may be, ask a contractor a question or two and or just let us know if you have a project that we can all fight over live in this forum, it raises...
Lets start the fire! There are really great contractors out there that will charge a fortune for a simple project and other great contractors out there that will charge half the price for a bigger project...
I'm currently looking to hire sub trades or persons experienced in the erection & assembly of steel buildings. If sub trade...must have insurance & WSIB. this will be through the central and possibly the so...
Should you pay a contractor who says the paperwork is being done and will send later?...
Without a copy of a signed contract, should payment be made to the contrator after work is completed?...
Hi guys I'm new to this blog and I'm wondering if you can give me some feed back. I was laid off as a site super in November and have decided to hang my own shingle. Has anybody tried to market to rea...
Hello Members, Contractor members posting to the message board DO NOT need to upload their logo each time they submit a new thread or respond to a posting. If you have a logo attached to your profile,...
Does anybody know if this tax credit applies only to homeowners, or can people living in rental units upgrade there living space with their own money and get the tax credit. (ie painting, installing...
Hi, I have a problem with a second level bedroom floor which causes some noise when walking due to deflection of the floor. Currently the subfloor is OSB and I would like to know if installing Plywood o...
Hi, I have an issue with a second floor bedroom floor which causes some noise when walking due to deflection of the floor. Currently the subfloor is OSB and I would like to know if installing Plywood ov...
I contacted a local contractor who advertised "Free no obligation quote" through this website. I obtained an estimate from him then invited him for a quotation (e.g in writing). We did not ch...
Hello fellow contractors. Just wanted to know by the guys who use them- what is your favorite cordless tool? Who makes the worst? I've used pretty much every one on the market & have still no...
Hello We are in the process of expanding our business into the GTA and would like to establish quality long term relationships with experienced and mature sub-contractors. Framers-wood or steel, Dr...
Hi guys, Wanted to get some feedback from quality contractors. I've been in the contracting business for over 18 years. My forte is Closing Deals, not based on price, but on Quality. I&...
Hi guys, It looks like 2009 is going to be a busy year for Dr. Reno due to a couple of Nation-wide franchises that I have landed. These new accounts in conjunction with our existing residential/c...
Hi, I am interested in knowing whether there is any "discontent " with client feedback/complaints - particularly poor/vicious ones. Does this site have the responsibility to verify th...