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What is the best tool to use to scrape out spacers and dry mortor between porcelain tiles?...
Here is the scenario, and I'm hoping that someone can point me in the right direction. - MIL (mother in-law) purchases house with lower suite, with the knowledge that there are a few impr...
I removed paneling from my basement to discover the studs were all 2x2 secured to the basement wall. My questioned is do I leave the 2x2 on the wall and add another 2x2 to increase the width of the stud so 4...
Hello, I have an above the garage bedroom that my one year old son is in. I cannot keep the temperature extremes under control. So far in an attempt to rectify the problem, I have: 1) ...
I have a one and a half inch height difference between a new tile floor and hardwood. What is the best way to handle this so it is safe and as smooth as possible?...
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....
I have consulted professionals for impact windows. They recommended me to go for: http://stormguardwindowanddoor.com/hurricane-impact-windows-broward/...
My wife and I have decided we are going to build a shop/garage in our back yard for myself and I'm going to build a separate suite on top of it to rent out. Aiming for a 20'x30' shop so it'l...
A Contractor a hired site has not paid his subcontractor and he has placed a lien on my property. There is only a $3,000 holdback and the contractor has about $9.000 worth of work left to be done. A...
What would be a rough estimate of doing sound proofing in a very old house? Currently all rooms are listening to all whispers. Can I do it myself or should I get a pro?...
What is a solution for 60 year old squeaking floors? Please advise. Thanks....
My husband and I just bought a lot in town of Peterborough. What are the going rates to wire a house of this size? What are the going hourly rates and costs per sq foot or opening. I've been told t...
**For some reason the photos did not attach, I will update this post later with images** Hi experts, and thanks for reading! I'm a first-time home buyer in Winnipeg in the early stages of ...
Who is liable if a worker hired as an assistant to an independent contractor injures himself on the job site? Is it the independent contractor, the assistant or the home owner who hired the independent ...
I'm looking to get full home renovation, including changing the roof line. What is the cost difference between using an architect versus a home designer (Architect Technician)? I know a ho...
Can I hammer a nail into my next door neighbors wooden fence, that is between our properties? I want to put up a few hooks etc...maybe a trellis....
What is the going rate in southern Ontario for labor cost to build a pergola?...
Just wondering where a good site or place to go to learn about deck drawings as I have had a couple customers want drawings and I don't have the software or knowledge to provide them I can definitely build ...
I have to pay a deposit to the contractor. I would like to know the implications of issueing the cheque in the name of the contractor, as he requested, instead of in the name of his company. Also...
Just wondering what it would cost approximately. Thanks...