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I've been dealing with some contractors for a while. $100 consultation fee. This is really inappropriate. Thoughts?...
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November 11, 2022
Have a few questions about our home. It is an above ground basement with a 4 foot frost wall, the below grade portion was never damp proofed before back fill. Is this a requirement? Also, the above...
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November 2, 2022
I hit 50 psi in pressure tank , water in house is flowing well, pump won’t shut off. If I turn all water off to house , the pump still doesn’t shutoff. Sometimes it flickers on and off. Anyone hav...
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October 30, 2022
Not sure if this poses any issues or is normal however there's one vent in the main floor bathroom that when the basement light is on you can see light shining thru the vent Is this because the light in th...
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January 20, 2023
We had some granite installed and the joint as well as many other things were unacceptable. Long story short we are not paying the remaining balance and the contractor agrees but says the remaining amount will ...
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October 31, 2022
How much do I charge for demo and redo back 5'×5' composite deck with 3-48"×11" steps and wooden Ballist railings that have composite hand rails? So much rot I only saved 5 stringer out ...
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November 1, 2022
Hey there, I’m wondering if anyone has taken this test or knows anything about it. From the research I have done it is basically like a GED but for carpentry. aLong story short I had some bad luck when ...
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October 22, 2022
Hey wondering if anyone has done an addition on helical piles before, I’m looking at doing a 20x70 addition to my house so just wondering what the best way for insulating underneath the joist and what code ...
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October 23, 2022
Do I need to install drywall first on vaulted ceiling that will have Shiplap wood installed?...
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October 13, 2022
Wanting to get into gutter installation and am having trouble determining fair and profitable pricing. How do you come up with your per/LF price when installing aluminum gutter?...
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October 12, 2022
Trying to sort out best way to achieve STC 50 and fire rating for legal basement apartment? Fire rating is pretty self explanatory but then when you look at STC you suddenly overkill the fire rating. Whats ...
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November 3, 2022
We want to install linoleum in the basement and we have low ceilings. What type of subfloor should we use for a DIY project? We have a contractor who will use leveling concrete then we will do the rest. Are...
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October 9, 2022
Just got a new tub installed and it started creaking near the drain. Contractor spray foamed from a cavity through the closet but didn't seem to help. Going to give a few hours to cure and see if anything...
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December 14, 2022
I’m looking for cost estimates to install linear recessed lighting while redecorating the main space of a home and renovating a few key areas. The home was built in 2005. ...
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October 4, 2022
Do I need a permit to add a 10' w x 6' D shed dormer x30'' H in my top floor ? what companies would provide the construction and reroofing? ...
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September 28, 2022
Hi We had a high end garage floor epoxy floor installed in our 3 car garage in 2017. The warranty is for 15 years. The contractor tested the concrete before installation and it was given the ok. The warranty c...
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September 28, 2022
I've been living in my house for over 20 years. I live in southern Ontario about 3/4 hours north of Toronto. We decided to pave our driveway this year. The paving company removed my old gravel with scr...
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September 28, 2022
I am living on the first floor in a stacked townhouse and has been suffering from the footstep noise from floors above. My home is roughly 1000sqft and I currently have some options and would like to hear for s...
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September 22, 2022
We are looking to have two roof vents installed in a metal roof that will be used for extraction fans for two bathrooms. The property is a century house with no existing extraction fans. Roof was replaced in 20...
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September 19, 2022
Our electrical panel is currently in the carport outside which needs to be torn down. What would it cost to turn the panel into the inside wall of the house instead? Is it possible?...
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September 15, 2022