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Hi all, Would appreciate your feedback and advice regarding this vertical crack in the foundation wall we are looking at buying. Thanks in advance....
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October 29, 2017
I have 3 bedrooms with popcorn ceilings. Which is easier and more cost effective? To remove and refinish or to cover with wood? Thanks...
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November 1, 2017
Cost of addition over double garage; 3 bedrooms and an open living space / bonus room? I am looking for a ballpark quote; the attached garage was built in the late 1980's. We are looking at buying ...
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October 26, 2017
What would be a fair price per sq/ft for installing 3/4" plywood in a 20x24 attached garage?...
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October 29, 2017
General question. Looking to get a bunch of concrete work done. Is there a average cost per square foot for concrete work?...
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October 25, 2017
I'd like to learn a trade now at 43 years of age. Everyone tells me to go for it. Easier said than done. All employers want people with experience. I don't doubt that networking is important but I reall...
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October 25, 2017
Why is it that I can't get a lush green lawn and get rid of weeds? Also my plants are always wilting and ugly even though I water them well (I think). And I cannot get grass to grow in shaded ar...
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October 24, 2017
What and how do I insulate the walls and ceiling of a large indoor pool house in Ontario to prevent mould. ...
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October 28, 2017
From the vent of my washroom, after every 15-20 seconds there is a sound for one second. The sound is like the sound of drill machine from the distance. Yesterday the furnace installer came and said that ig...
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January 11, 2018
My contractor keeps using the term industry standard. How do I make sure the work conforms to industry standards?...
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November 9, 2017
My neighbor of a semi detached home redid his roof, I did not. When they redid his roof they removed 2 -4' of shingled on my side and added a separator on my roof. This was done without my knowledge or ...
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October 24, 2017
I had new American Standard furnace installed in 2012. There is 10 years warranty on parts. There was a problem with the furnace and I called the installer. He came and changed the igniter. But one thing that h...
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January 11, 2018
On the exterior wall of the house, on the foundation wall I noticed some cracks. Does that mean these cracks are going all the way down to the the foundation? Should I fill with something? The crack...
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October 24, 2017
I would to get a rough estimate for labour only to rough-in and install 14 interior & under cabinet lights in a finished kitchen on its own switch. And also 9 retrofit recessed lights in a finished kitchen?...
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October 24, 2017
In summer time, in my furnace room the condensation hose clogs 2-3 times. I have to disconnect and blow it. Once it was so bad that I had to use air compressor to push the clog. Please suggest and solut...
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October 24, 2017
The AC thick black wire and the brass pipes that come out of exterior wall of the house are buried under the concrete sidewalk and goes to AC unit. Is this illegal? Can this cause any damage to pipes and wi...
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October 23, 2017
Hello, Just bought a bachelor unit Downtown Toronto. How much would it cost to do the following: - remove carpet in the living area (approx. 250 sq ft) - remove ceramic tiles in the corrid...
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December 5, 2017
What is better advised to use to frame exterior walls of unfinished basement: metal frame or treated wood?...
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October 22, 2017
What are the rules regarding home builder charge backs, to a subcontractor, in Alberta?...
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October 21, 2017
Hi, What would be the cost to install a folding door/ hanging door for my Den? The entrance is 3.1 ft wide and 7.10 ft height. Having a space constraint, I'm looking for folding door opt...
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October 22, 2017