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The wood moulding around the small window connected to my front door has been shredded down to the nails by my dog clawing at it. How much would it cost to replace?...
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August 30, 2017
In the basement, in the centre, small areas of the concrete are becoming wet and mushy. I know there was a lot of water this year and the water table was high. The holes seem to be in a straight line...
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August 29, 2017
I saw lots of video on Youtube. They show how to remove load bearing wall between kitchen and living room on the main floor. If I install a beam and 2 poles sit on 2 joists is it safe for my house? Should ...
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August 29, 2017
1. How much it cost to resurface cracked concrete driveway? Approx size is around 500 sq/fts. 2. How much it cost to exposed aggregate driveway for size of 500 Sq/Fts? 3. Which one is les...
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August 29, 2017
How can I get my approx. 1000 sqft concrete floor level enough to put an engineered or tile floor on it? It's a mess and no installers will consider putting flooring on it (don't blame them&...
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August 29, 2017
What is a reasonable price for floor and wall tile installation in a typical bathroom?...
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August 29, 2017
what is price per square feet to build a house in Surrey or Maple Ridge, BC area on a empty lot...
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August 30, 2017
Hi, I am in the process of buying a house. The house doesn't have a garage. I want to build it on my own. Today, I went to the Toronto Buildings office, Etobicoke, ON to know the zoning b...
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August 25, 2017
Hi, I'm running electrical 240 v/30 amp to my sub panel in my detached garage. Question - Do I hook my neutral up? I think it should be but just want to confirm. Bare ground is hooked up to e...
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August 25, 2017
Why is the mesh showing on my glass tile backsplash? We recently had our kitchen backsplash tiled with 2" X 6" glass subway tile which was mounted on 1ft sq" mesh and now we can see the mesh...
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August 25, 2017
I had a new tub installed a week ago with tile. My contractor flaked on the job and left me high and dry after he applied the grout. I have been trying for the past week to remove the excess, with no luck. ...
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August 25, 2017
Can I use 1" thick plywood as a stronger alternative to 3/4 inch?...
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August 27, 2017
What is the best wood product for soffit in Atlantic Canada, or more specifically, Newfoundland and Labrador? Thanks Wayne ...
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August 24, 2017
Need to find out how house foundation lifting is usually done....
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August 24, 2017
Does the wiring need complete replacing even if no issues? And what might the cost be?...
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September 16, 2017
I am looking into building a cabin/home on my property and I would like to know the average cost of hiring a contractor. I am new to this. The home would be on bareland with only power and water hooked up...
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August 30, 2017
Hi, I just finisched my sons staircase. All I have to do now is to cover the new stringer with wood veneer. I am a bit upset because I cut my fingers. I am planning to make a templet out of thin cardport...
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August 24, 2017
While it's easy to find someone to do our flooring, it's been difficult finding a contractor who does indoor stairs. What kind of contractor does this kind of work so I can refine my searches?...
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August 23, 2017
Do you need a certificate to fix up a house, like dry walling, painting and flooring in Manitoba? I'm starting a business....
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August 22, 2017
I am thinking of adding wallpaper to my basement which has a height of 6' 3" and wanted to know if it would be ok to add a black wallpaper. I don't know if it would look nice since the height of the...
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August 21, 2017