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My kitchen is L shaped. The double sinks and stove/range are perpendicular to one another. If I want to install a proper back splash, do I cover 100% of the area behind the double sinks and also...
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May 18, 2017
How much should it cost to re-lay about 870 sq ft of interlocking (8"x4" pavers) around a swimming pool and a patio? The diving board needs to be removed as well, and the area repaved...
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May 24, 2017
What level of details do I have to ask the paint shop to provide if I want to buy the exact paint specification in the future. The manufacturers will always rename their products and it is very difficult ...
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May 17, 2017
I live in Toronto and I cannot find a store which is able to sell a can of real smoke emitter to test my fire/CO detectors. What is the name of the product and the name of the manufacturer? Prefe...
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May 18, 2017
People have mentioned that there had been lawsuits made by CFL users in the USA. Is it safer to use the traditional LED bulbs (than the CFL bulbs)? I am more concerned on fire risk than anythi...
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May 17, 2017
How do you do a test to ensure that the toilet tank does not leak water onto the floor? One day I had seen a thin layer of water on the floor, very close to the toilet. I did not see any water i...
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May 17, 2017
I'm looking to install interlocking patio. Plan A: Access to backyard is narrow, with an AC installed in there. The space between side fence and AC is about 18 to 20 inches. Is it doable? ...
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May 17, 2017
Is it legal and safe to cover up the switches and the cords in my basement with a wooden box-like panel i.e. erect a wooden box (with 2 front door openers) to shield the sight of the many switches and...
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May 17, 2017
It is safer to install ceramic tiles (and not laminated hardwood) in a basement? From flooding/moisture perspective. Thanks...
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October 2, 2017
It is safer to install ceramic tiles (and not laminated hardwood) in a basement? Will ceramic tiles cost more than laminated hardwood? Apart from ceramic tiles/laminated hardwood, ...
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May 16, 2017
Is it legal to cover up the switches and the cords with a wooden panel (box like) in my basement? I live in Ontario. I do not like to see the switches and I do not want my dog to ever touch it....
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May 17, 2017
Thin (1/2 " in height) bricks on the front lawn I have 36 pieces of thin bricks on the lawn which near to the front stairs of the house. I did not install them properly and they would always...
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May 16, 2017
Seal the transparent plastic sheet on the walls of the basement. The plastic sheets are used to affix the pink coloured insulation onthe 4 walls in the basement. I do not have the traditional red tape. I h...
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May 16, 2017
How do I remove the rust stains on the lower exterior bricks of the house? I believe that the stains are quite embedded inside the cinder bricks and I cannot scratch and remove it easily. The rust spots...
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May 16, 2017
We are starting to install hardwood upstairs in the bedrooms and hallway. I would like a piece of the hardwood flooring itself to act as a transition strip across each doorway. It would also have to be levell...
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May 16, 2017
Look for a rough estimate of what framing and drywall would cost for a section of my basement. Area is 20ft by 30ft. No rooms just 4 walls and a door. Thanks, John...
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May 15, 2017
Hello, About a year ago I have had some work done to the corner of my house where a contractor removed the existing part of the foundation then built the corner with a new cinderblock foundation and pou...
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May 16, 2017
Hi, We've had a pretty bad experience with our dry wall and painting contractor. He comes across and a really decent guy but his work is dreadful. First red flag for me was when he told us he wa...
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June 20, 2017
What is the typical warranty involved in new additions where new roof framing and foundation are involved?...
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May 14, 2017