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We are developing the basement and plan to build a partition wall directly underneath a steel i-beam. How do I attach the top plate to the steel beam to build the wall? I've attached a picture showing...
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June 15, 2017
I recently had my bathroom renovated and heated flooring was part of the agreement, though it was not included in the original estimate. On the final day of work I spoke to my contractor who was just leavin...
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June 14, 2017
Hello, Can you tell me where I can find information regarding regulations for wrought iron railings for an indoor stairway going up to a loft? Can you tell me if the scroll type railings in the pic...
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June 13, 2017
How low can 5th floor window sill be before requiring a guard rail in Ontario?...
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June 13, 2017
Motor is new. Does my unit just need coolant? I cleaned the filter, and I also purchased new insulating foam (I've yet to change it as you can see.) We have very limited cool air, espe...
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June 21, 2017
Hello, I am not sure if it is a big issue, but I noticed a lot of white marks on the bricks of the house. What is strange is that all the houses around me don't seem to have the same problem. Som...
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June 12, 2017
I hired a contractor to make my side walks, patio and porch. First of all they did not make expansion joints. And they just left the job unfinished not coming back. Its been four days. Everyday they text me...
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June 15, 2017
It's June and I live in the central Toronto area and am getting quotes for a 100 ft wood privacy fence; 6 foot tall with 4x4 posts. The issue is my backyard has some access issues (3ft entry at certain...
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June 14, 2017
What would be per sq. ft cost of painting wall and ceiling and panel doors in an existing residential unit?...
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June 13, 2017
What would be cost per door? They are brown color and going grey....
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June 13, 2017
I hired a contractor to do the concrete work on my sidewalks and patio. The job is 90% done BUT he did not make expansion joint gaps between house wall and the new concrete he poured. He is so unprofessiona...
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June 11, 2017
Hello, We live in Mississauga and have a detached sidesplit. I would like to do an addition to the front of the house only on the main level without a basement addition. No plumbing is needed and to ...
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June 9, 2017
I am stuck with a careless contractor. He is making my concrete sidewalks patio and porch. Yesterday they were pouring concrete. I noticed that they are not putting expansion joints. I asked them and then they ...
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June 9, 2017
I have been asked to caulking the exterior window on the six floor on an apt building. I have never quoted anything this high or that used a zoom boom so I'm just curious what others would charge for this&#...
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June 10, 2017
I want to build a house with 2 levels around 2800 sq. feet and a basement of 1300 sq. feet. I want a mid premeium, not very basic but not very expensive also. How much will it cost me? Only looking f...
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June 9, 2017
Need to know what a fair rate for baseboards and window trim would be for a 923 sq ft basement and 5 prehing doors and 3 double bifold doors....
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June 9, 2017
How much to fix or change a leaky laundry water turn on faucet to washer?...
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June 8, 2017
Have a 1947 house and need a new front door, back door and garage side door fitting. All will probably need the framework either repairing or replacing. Any idea on pricing? I'll probably only be do...
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June 8, 2017
If you are applying vinyl siding over stucco, do you need to use furring strips?...
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June 9, 2017
I'm looking to build a post and beam or timber frame 1200-1500 sq. ft home on vacant land on property on Hatzic lake. Any ideas on what the finished costs per sq. ft would be? I see a lot of "shell&...
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June 7, 2017