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Complete package; - drawings - footings and foundation - 2" X 6" construction - sliding - shingles - insulation and drywall - wired with lights and plugs - garage door - man door - two windo...
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May 1, 2018
We have a home built in 1959 and with a 2003 two-storey addition. The exterior wall of the addition seems to be a styrofoam/suttco combination. It needs some repairs. AND we are having trouble with mice ...
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April 30, 2018
Hello, I have a rather large half bath in my basement I'd like to convert to a 3/4 bath for guests. The room is 63" x 93". I'd also like to move the door from where it is to directly...
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May 2, 2018
I have a storie 1 1/2 house built in 1912 bedroom upstairs Ive insulated the walls and roof line on the 9/12 pitch roof line inside 24 on center and put insulated batting with R 20 than 6 ml poly can i...
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April 30, 2018
My Electrician is saying that it is mandatory requirement to use a BX cable in a condominium. Since the ceiling is concrete we need to run the cable on the wall(external) against the periphery of the ce...
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November 1, 2019
Hi, I would like to collect some honest opinions on how much would it cost to renovate a small 25 square foot bathroom - standing shower, toilet and sink. I have good knowledge of building materials....
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May 4, 2018
Customer wants a fence done and is getting a company to do all 6x6 post, but wants a quote on the rest of fencing material and labour, trying to gage a price as I usually do holes. Fence is 6'6 high...
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April 30, 2018
Hi everyone, thanks for any insght here. Just bought my first house - a bungalow in Hamilton. It's been pretty cold in this house since I moved in in Feb. Thermostat shows 68 degrees or whatever I se...
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April 27, 2018
How much would it costs approx to get a Natural Gas line installed to the back of my house (for a natural gas BBQ)? We capped an existing line that used to run to a gas dryer that we recently change...
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April 27, 2018
How much would it cost to move my air condition unit which is located on the side of the house to the backyard - approximately 25 feet? Unit is about 3x3 in Brampton. Thanks...
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April 27, 2018
What exactly are the water tables and and how deep are they beside the foundation? Is it something to be worried if contractor is digging 40 inches deep egress window well and there is 4-5 inches water stan...
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April 25, 2018
I know that there is permit required for basement egress window. What if I get the window done according to Ontario Building Codes, without the permit and inspector comes? Will I be paying penalty even ...
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April 26, 2018
I’ve been noticing sewer smells in the house for a few years. They are intermittent (from no smell, slight odour to strong) at various times. 2 bathrooms were recently completely gutted and renova...
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April 26, 2018
Renovating a commercial property built in 2002 in BC. Renovating it to a residential property. Do the bedroom windows have to be able to open to meet meet code? Currently has large windows which do not open...
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May 14, 2018
The bricks on the inside of fireplace are crumbling. Need them replaced How much would this cost and how long would it take?...
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April 25, 2018
Average cost to install steel roof, new construction....
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April 24, 2018
Cost for concrete walkway and patio -first walkway 3 feet by 25 feet 4 inches thick, sod removed last year, any additional dirt could be left onsit. -second walkway, 5 feet wide by 38 feet lon...
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April 24, 2018
My 60 y.o. single-family house in Halifax Nova Scotia has an attached garage that is 2' away from the side property line, so inside of the 6' side-yard setback. I'm considering adding a bedroom ...
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April 24, 2018
I am on mental health disability in my mid-30s and am considering investing time and money into a home that is very cheap because it is in need of a lot of work, simply because it is my best shot at ever ev...
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April 23, 2018
Last summer 2017, I had used a driveway asphalt repair product to repair the broken edges of the driveway. Today the same areas had badly cracked. No one would walk or drive on the edges of the driveway....
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April 23, 2018