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How much is it to build a retaining wall with footing and above grade, size 59'x2' and 16'x4' other side is 75'x3'?...
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August 21, 2017
I would like to relocate a washer and dryer from the kitchen to the lower level of the house. What sort of professional should I be looking for to do this? I would like to put the W/D in an existing sh...
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August 21, 2017
Do I need to apply for a permit to build a deck and how much will it cost me to build it on top of a flat roof above the second floor?? Note: the size is 8 ft by 12 ft....
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August 20, 2017
Wondering about cost of installation per post of Techno posts and especially how much vertical clearance is required. Thinking they may be an option for leveling under the edge of our 1 to 3 foot high cottage...
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August 20, 2017
Our cottage, an hour north of Ottawa, has the old part of our cottage mainly resting on concrete blocks but one side is resting on the foundation of a new section of cottage. One corner of the old cot...
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August 19, 2017
How much to remove a chimney and fireplace which are in the center of the home, in Victoria, BC?...
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August 20, 2017
What is the approximate cost of revamping 60 years old bungalow (main floor 852 sq feet) and keep only one wall, rebuilding on same sq footage but go up one floor with bedrooms and 1 bathroom (f...
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August 19, 2017
Floor (partial) repair and replaced, new toilet, and new lining installed in old bathtub. Availability, start & complete date & approximate cost. Flooring = vinyl. Size approx. 9 ...
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August 21, 2017
How long on average does it take for contractors to start a project such as finishing a basement? I've had two quotes so far but one can't start for 3 months... is this typical? ...
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August 22, 2017
Price to install 270 square feet of ditra in 3 different rooms. 1st room 45 square with 8 x 8 tile. 2nd room 125 square with 3 x 12 inch porcelain tile straight with staggered pattern. 3rd room is 100 square us...
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May 5, 2021
We have a sauna that needs new tongue and groove installed, we will remove the old cedar, curious as to price to put up the new cedar, our previous quotes all seem high....
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August 17, 2017
When you see it would cost $200 - $250 sq.ft to build a bungalow does that include land, city permits, hook ups to water and sewer or septic, etc.? What does it include? What is not ...
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August 17, 2017
We purchased a house and the insulation is rated r12, we'd like to bring that up r50 or whatever is code now. The ensuite vents into the attic as opposed to venting to the exterior- we'd like to fix...
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August 16, 2017
We will be converting the upstairs from carpet to hardwood - about 800 sqft. We'd like to take the opportunity to replace the banister and do the stairs. This job will include nosing along the loft, and...
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August 16, 2017
How do you fix a squeak in the garage door when opening?...
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August 15, 2017
I own half of a duplex. 80% of my roof shingles were replaced and now my neighbour is doing theirs. Trouble is their roof ties into my roof over top of my front porch. This portion of mine needs to be done....
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August 14, 2017
Hi, We live in Toronto and have a two story detached home. Our basement is quite large we would like to one day rent it out. As i understand, to do so would require a second entrance. Our proximit...
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August 14, 2017
I do photos of birds in flight, coming and going from feeders. Squirrels are a problem as they take the feed the birds are coming for. I got a Patriot PE2 fence energizer and set it up as directed. Problem...
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August 14, 2017
We are renovating our cottage. We have 1420 square feet of flooring to be completed- vinyl and laminate. (620 and 800 respectively) we have purchased our own flooring. Our contractor that is completing...
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August 14, 2017