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Can basement stairs exit through a garage, instead of leading into the house?...
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June 12, 2018
We have a 15 years old house with new windows, the house is about 2,000 SQFT. Our range hood is rated at 800CFM. Do we need to install the Make up air damper to comply with the building code? ...
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June 6, 2018
In the process of doing a fence in southern Ontario by Lake Erie, I have dug my holes to 42 inch’s depth, which I know will be fine for frost depth. The customer is saying it should be 4ft which I know ...
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June 8, 2018
We are looking to renovate the basement. We want to add up a wall and flip the washroom and laundry room for easy access and add a kitchenette so we can rent it in the future. We want to know the cost estimate ...
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June 5, 2018
What is the minimum opening a basement bedroom window can have in Gatineau, QC? i.e. how many square feet/inches, along with the smallest dimension allowable?...
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June 5, 2018
So the original owner of my town home installed this trim all through the main level, and this is what the finished product looks like throughout. How would I repair this to be more aesthetically pleasing&#...
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June 6, 2018
What is the average price for subcontractors painting walls in Edmonton?...
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June 4, 2018
The gentleman who put up my cabinets made a huge mistake on the doors. Please see attachment. So being hysterical over this since Friday, my friends and I came up with the idea to move the handles wh...
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April 25, 2019
I will be doing interlocking this year in my front yard, back yard and side. I wanted to get some feedback on the quote I received to confirm if its reasonable. Please advise. Thanks! Front interlock...
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June 5, 2018
We've recently purchased a home with a central vacuum and would like to have the system removed. We haven't been able to find much information about the pros and cons of this or the type of cost we sho...
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June 3, 2018
The home is 2500 as ft, plus garage 27x30. We are not including sceptic or well in the 500k budget with Mid level finishes. ...
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June 5, 2018
I have water in the house but my water pump will not shut off I have an old water pump....
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June 1, 2018
How to get rid of the moisture inside the vapor barrier? We are planning to finish the basement. Thanks...
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June 1, 2018
See picture of brickwork on new house Mortar on brick? Horizontal mortar joints are not consistent with vertical mortar joints? Messed up corner?...
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June 2, 2018
Hello, I am re-gutting my very small bathroom (5 ft by 8 ft) and installing a curbless shower with a linear drain similar to the attached picture except I will have sliding shower doors. My contract...
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June 2, 2018
Why are some metal buildings built only with girts and bracing and others with studs?...
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June 2, 2018
Hello, A company was contracted last year end October to do concrete work at my residence. The contract was for $20,000 CAD. The garage floor was ripped off as per the verbal contract since ...
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May 31, 2018
The contractor installed a vapor barrier then 3/8" plywood. Prior to installing vinyl I noticed bulges in the plywood. The sheets were installed right against each other. I think it is an expansion issu...
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May 30, 2018
Bonjours MR.Holmes Mon fils habite au sous sol de notre maison à revenus, il travail de nuit donc le bruit des locataires surtout les bruit d’impact le dérange beaucoup, ma mère habitait le logement du...
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May 30, 2018
I live in a condo and currently have a bath tub which I like to be replaced by shower base, and no modification to the current plumbing due to condo regulations. Is this duable? Thanks ...
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June 2, 2018