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I am supplying all of the materials to replace a bathroom tile floor, toilet and vanity. A vanity light will also have to be installed. Is it common practice for a contractor to request half of the cost o...
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November 17, 2017
On a new build for a house how do you run the weeping tile on the interior of the foundation to a sump pit? There is exterior tile on the exterior of the footings. Do you have to run the tile along the enti...
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November 14, 2017
I planned on finishing my deck with semi-transparent stain. However, I'm not so keen on the maintenance and re-staining every couple years. Spending an hour and $25 cleaning it every spring sounds m...
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November 28, 2017
Is there any best time or season to repair a fence? Like are the prices a bit low in a particular season or the repairing process becomes easier during particular season?...
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November 28, 2017
What would the cost be to put 2 egress windows in a poured concrete wall The house is brick clad and both windows would be in the same side of house about 15 ft apart The basement is unfinished at this time ...
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November 14, 2017
We bought a 1940s home 3 years ago knowing it would need work. The plan was to completely develop the basement with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, redo the ducting so we can run off 1 furnace instead of 2,...
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November 14, 2017
Do I need to vapour barrier my shed walls if the floor is not insulated and it will be heated?...
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November 13, 2017
I have condensation on my windows. The furnace fan is on 24/ 7 I have positioned other fans in the house to help with for the circulation of air and I sometimes open the window to change air out. All this...
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November 12, 2017
Should I, with no experience, try to install a garburator? If I want to hire somebody, do I hire a handyman, a plumber, or what? If I hired somebody what would it cost? Also&#...
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November 14, 2017
How much to demolish an older 1940's A-frame type house & detached garage in Olds, AB? House is 900 sq ft., garage is roughly 15' x 30'. Good access off of main road, gravel driveway...
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December 31, 2018
Some of the modular homes I am looking at buying have garages and some don't. If I purchase a modular home without a garage around Edmonton (Spruce Grove or thereabouts) roughly how much would it...
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November 12, 2017
I have a square access hole in my basement slab. I removed the steel cover and found the ends of 3 plastic pipes, capped, at the bottom of the hole. 2 of the pipes are 4-inch black drain pipes that com...
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November 11, 2017
Hello - I am trying to replace an old weather strip on our front door. I bought a new one which comes in two pieces, the strip holder that goes on the bottom of the door and screws into the inside bottom o...
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November 11, 2017
Need help ASAP!! What is the solution to re-installing a tub on the 2nd floor of a 2 storey house when all the plumbing was pre-finished and afterwards the furnace venting was installed after it was ne...
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November 9, 2017
Wish to renovate basement suite replacing existing kitchen with new cabinets, countertop and full-size appliances. Plus replacing bedroom carpet and living area tile with laminate, or similar, floor...
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November 14, 2017
I am thinking about converting my basement into another unit (rental property). My current house is a ranch style house and the first step is getting an estimate and proper steps to add an exterior ent...
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November 9, 2017
I am currently in a battle with our contractors and I need to ask you guys your opinions. Recently we hired a roofing company and a window company to do renovations to the exterior of our home, I coordin...
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November 9, 2017
Just like those who own green houses and use bubble wrap to provide some measure of insulation factor, I am looking at using the same principle to provide for some insulation for my 3 season sunroom. Right ...
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November 16, 2017
How much does it cost (only labour) in City of Toronto - remove old plaster drywall, - to insulate, with new 2x4, - and then install new drywalls, -taping, mudding, sand...
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November 6, 2017
We would like to change our bathtub to a deeper tub. How much would this cost?...
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November 7, 2017