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There is no obvious mold on a mattress and bed frame that were in a bedroom, flooded after a pipe burst (water level maybe just an inch or two). However, two weeks later, there is black mold...
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October 9, 2017
Do you isolate the neutral bar from the ground in a pony panel in a detached garage?...
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October 2, 2017
I m in Ottawa and my house is at the corner lot. I am building a fence on the left side my house that is 10 feet away from the curb to allow visibility of the traffic. I did some research and the city regulat...
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October 9, 2017
I have 3 outdoor projects: (1) replace a section of fencing; (2) new deck (has a below grade area); and (3) remove a concrete pad and the remainder of a pool wall (most o...
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October 7, 2017
We have a ranch style home with a wood basement. 3 years ago we did have water go down an outer wall from our sump pump when the hose got loose while we were gone on vacation. We had replaced baseboards, ...
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October 1, 2017
We recently lost a buyer for our house because the home inspector determined our crawlspace cement walls were "saturated" with water. 80% was the reading he gave. There are salt lines along the c...
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September 29, 2017
I would like to know the cost for constructing two evels above grade on piles (without a basement) and attaching to the rear if my house. Dimensions I expect are: 24 by 16 feet lower level 24...
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September 29, 2017
As per the title, I have found mold on the wall that was hidden by fibreglass insulation without a vapour barrier and then shelving that was fastened to the studs. It's a storage area under the stair...
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September 28, 2017
Hello I was wondering about the best way to level up a cabin that i just bought the foundation is just 10x10 posts. The cabin is sunk down on the back and front. Someone told me that he had to jack it up a few ...
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September 28, 2017
I am looking to install a hot tub in existing courtyard deck. The deck is 22 x18. The deck boards sit on 2x4s laying on concrete. I don't know how thick the concrete is or if it's level enough for hot ...
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September 27, 2017
Dear Experts, Recently I found out in my basement, behind the insulation, that there was rotten wood on top of the basement sill(or rim joist, quite not sure though). Upon further i...
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September 28, 2017
What are charge out rates for corrogated metal cladding panels and hardie board installation with smart trim? Looking for a general example and located in Sk, Canada. Sub contractor rates on a commercia...
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September 27, 2017
Local contractor just laid down the subfloor on top of existing plywood and securing with staples. Now he went crazy with the staples probably one every few inches but are staples enough or should it be screwe...
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September 28, 2017
Is there a distance for dryer vent termination from main Hydro entry & Meter? I know 3 foot distance required from Gas Meter...unsure if same applies to Hydro....
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August 7, 2018
Planning to build 2,000 sq ft single level home with basement in Ottawa. Garage 3 car Mid level finishes. 9' ceilings, 3 beds 2.5 baths. Not including lot. Lot is cleared and flat with 5-6' ...
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October 11, 2017
I found this picture on TrustedPros and may be interested in a similar project but would first like to know what the estimated cost would be....
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October 12, 2017
My contractor is now 3 weeks over contract date for repairs to my home for a water damage insurance claim. The work that they have completed is poor to say the least. I'm spending way more money and are rep...
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September 25, 2017
If I rescind on a contract, could I potentially lose my money I gave for supplies?...
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September 22, 2017
My setback shows 1.21 meter and I believe the minimum requirement is 1.2 meter. I would like to build an entrance door to my basement. The door will connect to a stair inside the house that lead down to the bas...
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September 22, 2017
I would like to find out what you would recommend for a roofing material (metal or rubber), would like to have something different then the regular asphalt shingles. Same for the siding I do not lik...
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September 21, 2017