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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
Hi, I would like to install a french drain around the house in West Island. What would be the general cost?...
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May 13, 2017
I might need to remove about 500 Sq ft of tile from my main floor. What is the estimated cost of this job?...
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October 2, 2017
Hi, I have just purchased a small bungalow in London, ON. My plan is to add a patio door to the back of the house, then build a deck for outdoor living space. My estimate is that the deck will b...
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June 24, 2022
I wnat to to open up two bedrooms on my main floor (bedrooms above), and the wall between the rooms (approx 9 ft long) is load-bearing. While I'm obviously going to get a professional to...
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May 16, 2017
My condo's electrical supply is a 100A, 120/208V, 1-phase 3-wire system. I have an electric-type HWT which I want to convert to a tankless electric HWT. Fixtures which currently use hot water ar...
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May 14, 2017
Hey everyone, the wife and I bought a house in Ajax a few months ago, to get in the market. It's a early 50s 1 1/2 floor home, with a full basement. ~24 feet by 24 feet. We will be needin...
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May 11, 2017
How much would it cost for a 60x14 addition in the back of a house, The house has a walk out basement so the addition needs to be built on 10 posts. Just looking for the price to frame and sheath it. T...
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May 11, 2017
Hi, I've just purchased aa small bungalow with white aluminum siding. It looks pretty dated/boring, so I'm wondering what my options are to improve the curb appeal, with an eye to th...
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May 12, 2017
I would like a single car garage built in my backyard, approx 12 x 24. I live in London, ON. Can anyone give me an idea of the cost, all inclusive (ie from concrete slab to finishes)? Wh...
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May 13, 2017