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We have been finding mould everywhere, and also one of our walls is 'mushy'. What do you think we should do other than clean up mold?...
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January 22, 2017
Does anyone know a good accountant that has lots of experience working with contractors (small business) in Toronto?...
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January 22, 2017
We bought our home in Burlington last summer and we did in fact have a home inspector go through it. We are not looking at having some electrical work done such as adding lights in rooms with only switched plug...
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January 21, 2017
I would like an estimate to enstall large porcelain tiles on the wall behind my wall mounted TV and Fireplace. The tiles are probably 12"x24".And the area about 8'x10'. Only looking for estim...
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January 19, 2017
We live in a 1500 sq ft Cape Cod style home in Ottawa South and would like to add an office on the second floor by lifting the roof between the two existing dormers (access to the room would be from the Mat...
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January 19, 2017
We are considering placing an offer on a semi-detached 1200 sq.ft home in downtown Toronto. The home is structurally sound and well-maintained but needs cosmetic updates. In order to determine our offer price w...
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January 21, 2017
I currently have an older small deck with two steps as my front entrance into my home. (The deck isn't fastened to the house, but only into the ground with four 6x6 posts. I'd like to replace...
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January 18, 2017
I found this picture on TrustedPros and may be interested in a similar project but would first like to know what the estimated cost would be....
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January 21, 2017
Hi everyone, Just wondering how much (roughly) it would be to mud & tape 640 sqft shed? I'm on vancouver island. Thanks...
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February 26, 2017
Location is in Ottawa. I am considering a 3 season addition measuring about 155 sq ft. This would replace a deck that joins my garage and dining room, which are adjacent at 90 degrees. The intention is to t...
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January 16, 2017
Hi there experts, I had drywall delivered and when they offloaded it, they drug the drywall across the floor and it created actual gouges in the older stick type vinyl tile (along with damaging ...
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January 17, 2017
We had a foundation crack filled last week, and we need to make good the drywall that was removed. We need insulation installed, the framing replaced (the 3 closest metal studs had to be cut to all...
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January 17, 2017
I have a older home, 1920's and little has been done. Until recently, the upstairs was closed off, and realized the old plaster and lathe is crumbling. Can you just drywall over it? I was...
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February 1, 2017
Hi, I will really appreciate if you could share your expert advise. We have just got our hardwood floor installed. When I selected the sample, it had some shine but after its installation it's g...
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January 16, 2017
Just wondering what to charge for a drop ceiling in commercial building. Building is 2000 Sq ft. 12' high ceiling, 2×4 tiles. How much is the cost per Sq ft for labor. Materials are supplied. Th...
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January 15, 2017
Hello all, We have a 6 year old home in Bradford and we would like to add a new plug for a counter top microwave in our basement. Our basement is unfinished and empty and the microwave will be installed...
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January 16, 2017
I want to have a toilet in the garage 20 feet away. It is not an attached garage. There will have to be digging. There are trees and pathways along the way. Is it even possible? $$? Worth it...
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January 15, 2017
Hello, I have a two year home. A few weeks ago I noticed 2 straight lines bulging from corner of the ceiling. Please see attached image. Any idea what it is, and how to repair it or how much would it...
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September 10, 2017
Hello Experts, I have a two year old home. I hired and inspector to check the house with no significant finding. We noticed a corner window crack from the outside of the house, but he said since ther...
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January 17, 2017
Hello, We live in a 20 year old home in Newmarket Ontario and we would like to upgrade all of our sockets and switches with a newer style. We currently have toggle switches and would like to switch to d...
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January 16, 2017